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Need a Chat?

Talking can be a way to cope with a problem or share a worry, and can improve how you feel.

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There are different places you can go to if you need to chat to someone. Below is a list of organisations who can help you.

There are different places you can go to if you need to chat to someone. Below is a list of organisations that can help you.

Shout:
Shout is for anyone who urgently needs help with their mental health and is available 24 hours a day.
Text ‘Shout’ for free to 85258 and someone will get back to you.
For more information, you can visit the Shout website: giveusashout.org

Samaritans:
Samaritans is a service for people who need someone to talk to. Samaritans will listen and won’t judge or tell you what to do.
You can call Samaritans anytime for free on: 116 123
Or you can email them at jo@samaritans.org (it may take a few days before you get a response by email).



Need a Chat? Resources for Under 13s

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Better Health Every Mind Matters

Mental health and self-care for young people.
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School Nurse

Speak to your school nurse or call them Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 01924 310130.
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SHOUT

The UK's first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope.
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Children and Adolescents Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and REACH Team

Telephone 01977 735865
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Samaritans

Telephone 116 123
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Change 4 Life

A programme to help your family be healthier and happier by eating well and moving more.
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Night OWLS

Confidential support line for children, young people, and parents/ carers. Available 8pm–8am every day. Freephone 0800 1488 244 Text: 07984 392700
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Childline

Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Compass Wakefield

Compass Wakefield

Helps children, young people and families facing low mood, friendship problems, bullying, online bullying or feeling angry, lonely or sad before things get worse. Text BUZZ to 85258 for text messaging support, call 01924 665 093 or send off a referral form