Need a Chat?
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
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.
Change 4 Life
A programme to help your family be healthier and happier by eating well and moving more.
Night OWLS
Confidential support line for children, young people, and parents/ carers. Available 8pm–8am every day. Freephone 0800 1488 244 Text: 07984 392700
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
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