Some useful contact numbers and websites

Childline Free National helpline for young people
Call free on 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk

Get Connected
A UK support service for under-25s. Young people can call, email, text or web chat. offers help by telephone and email for people under 25 who self-harm
Tel: 0808 808 4994

Hectors House – crisis text line.
24/7 text line free service for young anyone going through a tough time. (including self harm)
Text Hector to 85258

NHS Direct
A helpline with health advice provided by NHS nurses.
Tel: 0845 4647

NHS mental health helpline - Local (Colchester area)
Help available 24/7 from professionals in your local NHS mental health service
Tel: 0808 196 3494

PAPYRUS HOPELINE
A professionally staffed helpline providing support, practical advice and information to young people and anyone concerned that a young person might harm themselves
Tel: 0800 068 41 41

Samaritans
Telephone and email support for anyone who is worried, upset or suicidal.
08457 90 90 90 or ROI 1850 60 90 90 0r email jo@samaritans.org

YoungMinds Text Crisis Messenger
Free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis (Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus).
Text YM to 85258

YoungMinds Parents Helpline
(Monday to Friday 9.30 – 16.00. Free for mobiles and landlines)
Tel: 0808 802 5544

In an emergency always ring 999 – if in doubt there’s no doubt.

Self Harm Websites

Selfharm.co.uk
A project dedicated to supporting young people who are affected by self-harm.
Email info@selfharm.co.uk

Self-Injury Support
Provides a text and email service to young women who self-harm. UK wide listings for self-harm support and self-help tool.
Email info@selfinjurysupport.org.uk

www.mind.org.uk – A national organisation with local associations across England and Wales
www.youngminds.org.uk - aimed at young people, parents and professionals. With information and links to other resources