You are not alone…
Please reach out to the support networks below for Youth
Fresh Minds Education is an innovative charitable social enterprise who address the emotional health and wellbeing needs of children and adults through harnessing the power of creativity and connection.
Call on
028 9402 2242
or email: hello@freshmindseducation.com
FME Lost Voices are a group of young people aged 16-19 leading the way for Teen Mental Health. Our desire to make a difference for other teens and young people to feel well and build resilience has brought us together to create our own teen Heartspace.
Call on
028 9402 2242
or email: hello@fmelostvoices.com
I need support for a Veteran or Family of Veterans
We support children and young people when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live.
or Call their Helpline
0800 02 888 40
We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support and information.
or Call their Helpline
0808 808 1677
We help individuals, families and organisations who have been affected by suicide or mental unwellness.
or FREEPHONE
0800 088 6042
If you are worried about someone or if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression or grief from a bereavement we are here for you.
or Call on
028 9075 5070
Adviceline support to parents/carers of children and young people up to the age of 18 years who have been bereaved.
or Call on
028 90668333
You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. We’re here to support you.
Speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people.
or Call their Helpline
0800 1111
Winston’s Wish helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
or Call their Helpline
08088 020 021
A leading UK charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
They want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
or find contact details here
The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) brings together a range of agencies, including voluntary and community sector organisations, that aim to improve the lives of children and young people in Northern Ireland.
The Samaritans are there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
or Call their Helpline
116 123
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Just text ‘shout’ to 85258
Text-A-Nurse is an anonymous confidential messaging service, which is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm during the week in both term-time and school holidays. You are guaranteed a response within 24 hours Monday to Friday
If you’re 11-18 years old, this page lists organisations and services that can offer you support and information. All of the contact numbers listed here are helplines, unless we’ve noted what they’re for instead.
Anxiety UK delivers a wide range of services including:
- Therapy services
- Helpline & text support service
- Courses & groups
- Anxiety research fund
- Webinars and podcasts
- Anxious Times magazine
Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health with fundraising for a series of innovative new mental health services.
AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland and the only charity working exclusively for those with depression and bipolar disorder.
Nightline offers a unique listening service, providing emotional support and information to students across the country. It’s the only service of its kind dedicated to students in higher and further education. Run by students, our listening volunteers ensure every student has the opportunity to talk about their feelings in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
This CAMHS Resources page is a collection of websites that provide information and support to young people and families.
The youth service has a targeted programme to support young people who experience mental health difficulties – FLARE (Facilitating Life and Resilience Education). FLARE will continue to use online platforms to maintain contact with and support young people who have already been previously been referred: