Need someone to talk to?

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We all struggle with how we feel.

Problems with friends, family or school make us anxious, depressed, angry or scared and we need to talk to someone, but find it difficult to talk to people we know.

Check the following services that can help you talk things through, support you without making you feel judged, and in confidence.

For immediate help

If you need help now talk to a family member, a friend or a neighbour. Ask if you can spend a few moments with them to help you relax.

If you:

  • are in immediate danger or harm, please call 999
  • urgently need medical help or advice, but it’s not life threatening, please call NHS 111
  • want to talk to someone about how you feel, what you’re experiencing or how to deal with someone else's behaviour, contact Samaritans 116 123.

kooth

kooth is a free, safe, secure and anonymous means of accessing support with your emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors.

It is available if you:

  • are 11-18 years, up to age 25 if you have special educational needs and/or are a care leaver
  • live and/or go to school in Slough.

kooth offers:

  • online counselling and emotional well-being support 
  • discussion boards with peers
  • live forums, information and advice
  • live webchats with a qualified counsellor available 12 noon–10pm on Monday to Friday and 6pm–10pm at the weekend.

Checkout the YouTube video on kooth. Please note: if you access the video on YouTube the subtitles maybe auto generated. Some videos may not have subtitles and may autoplay.

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Number 22

If you:

  • are 11 years and above
  • live and/or go to school in Slough
  • want to talk about your problems or worries
  • want support to make decisions to bring about positive changes in your life

check out Number 22.

You decide what to focus on and whatever the issue, Number 22 counsellors won’t be shocked and they will not judge you.

They will listen and help you decide how you want to move forwards.

To be added on the waiting list:

Talking Therapies

Are you 17+ and feeling anxious, depressed or stressed?

Start feeling better with NHS Talking Therapies free and confidential treatment and support with low mood, anxiety and worry.

You can:

Check out NHS Talking Therapies.

Childline

Are you:

  • feeling sad, unhappy or depressed
  • worried about your future?

Check Childline's YouTube video on 'Feeling unhappy, sad or depressed'. Please note: if you access the video on YouTube the subtitles are auto generated. Some videos may not have subtitles and may autoplay.

Childline offers information and advice on:

  • bullying, abuse, safety and the law
  • you and your body
  • your feelings
  • friends, relationships and sex
  • home and family
  • school, college and work.

The tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration help you feel more in control. 

To contact Childline:

If you are deaf you can also use SignVideo to chat with a Childline counsellor in BSL.

The Mix

Do you want to:

  • discuss an embarrassing problem
  • ask a weird question
  • talk about a 'please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud' thoughts that people under 25 have
  • get information and advice about money, mental health, homelessness, jobs, break-ups, drugs?

The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people between 11 to 25 years via online, social and mobile.  

You can:

The Samaritans

Samaritans helpline 116 123 provides 24/7 emotional support if you:

  • need someone to talk to
  • are having a difficult time
  • are struggling to cope
  • want to self-harm
  • have thoughts of killing yourself
  • want advice or support for a specific situation
  • are worried about a friend.

You can:

Shout

If you are a struggling to cope with whatever you are going through, Shout can provide 24/7 text support.

Texts are free from:

  • EE
  • O2
  • Vodafone
  • 3
  • Virgin Mobile
  • BT Mobile
  • GiffGaff
  • Tesco Mobile
  • Telecom Plus.

Texts can be anonymous, but if the volunteer believes you are at immediate risk of harm, they may share your details with people who can provide support.

For help, text SHOUT to 85258. 

Papyrus - support with thoughts of suicide

Papyrus HOPELINE247 is a free, confidential space to talk about your thoughts of suicide with trained advisers.  

The helpline also supports others who are concerned and professionals.

You can:

Beat

Beat offers:

  • a non-judgemental space to share feelings and thoughts around eating disorders
  • support to explore options for help
  • information to support someone with an eating disorder.

You can:

Young Minds

Young Minds helps you:

  • understand more about how you feel
  • find ways to feel better
  • support someone who is struggling.

Check Young Minds for support when you feel:

  • alone and misundersood
  • angry and out of control
  • down and unable to cope
  • sad due to breavement
  • lonely
  • like self-harming
  • ovewhelmed
  • stuck.

The Children's Society

Are you looking to learn more about a particular mental health issue? Perhaps a friend has been feeling anxious, your parents are more stressed than usual, or you've been feeling low and not sure why.

Check The Children's Society website for information on:

  • anger
  • anxiety
  • body image
  • bullying
  • depression
  • emotional resilience
  • identity
  • loneliness
  • mental resilience
  • pregnancy
  • self esteem
  • stress.

Anna Freud

Anna Freud website offers resources on:

  • prioritising your mental health and wellbeing
  • understanding treatment options
  • knowing your rights
  • support for LGBTQI
  • dealing with a loss or bereavement
  • supporting friends with mental health
  • impact of social media on mental health
  • understnading referrals.

NHS Every Mind Matters

Check NHS Every Mind Matters for:

  • videos on exercise, sleep and how to take care of yourself on social media
  • self-care ideas
  • support available.

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