Mental Health & Emotional Support

For children, young people & families in County Durham

This is a great starting point to help you access support

If Christmas is a hard time for you, it’s important to remember that you are not alone

KOOTH - Free, safe and anonymous support around mental wellbeing for 11 years +
CAMHS - Single Point of Access. Tel: 03001 239 296. Community mental health teams for children (0-18 years)
Emotional Health & Resilience Team - Tel: 03000 263 532. Emotional health, advice and guidance for 5-19 years
NHS 111 - Get medical help near you or advice on your nearest walk-in centres
TEWV Crisis line - Tel: 0800 0516 171. 24 hour service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis
Children’s Social Care First Contact - Tel: 03000 267 979. Report a concern about a child’s welfare
Childline - Tel: 0800 1111. Confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem
Mind - Tel: 0300 123 3393. Provides information and signposting around mental health, including where to get help and treatment options
Samaritans - Tel: 116 123. The Samaritans offer a safe space to talk in your own time and way about what is important to you
Young Minds - Tel: 0808 802 5544. Helping young people around isolation and gaining support around mental health
The Mix - Tel: 0808 808 4994. Free, confidential support for under 25 via online, social or mobile
PAPYRUS - Tel: 0800 068 4141. Confidential support and advice for young people with thoughts of suicide
Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258. Confidential 24/7 crisis text support when you need immediate assistance
BEAT Youthline - Tel: 0808 801 0711. Provides support for children and young people with an eating disorder

Remember yourlocal school and GPs are available to help.

You are not alone,we can get through this together

Published: Dec 19, 2023