Where to go for Professional Help
Doctor
See your Doctor if you are concerned about the effects of stress on your mental or physical health.
They can advise on local support services as well as any necessary treatment.
Youth Counsellors
Youth Counselling offer services up to age 25, often free of charge.
Google youth counselling for your area
or try Youth Access – Find Your Local Service
CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
CALM can help you get your life back when things get tough.
CALM is targeted at men, but they will help anyone calling within the UK – no one is turned away.
They cover a whole host of issues including anxiety, alcohol & drugs, depression, eating disorders, financial stress, suicide etc.
Get help, information and support: Online, web-chat, through local sources or
call the Calm helpline:
0800 58 58 58 Nationwide
0808 802 58 58 London
5pm – midnight, every day of the year
SAMARITANS
Get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue
Call: 116 123
24 hours a day, every day of the year
Free to call from UK & Ireland
PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide
Confidential help and support from trained professionals – for young people & anyone worried about a young person:
Call: 0800 068 41 41
Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
Weekends & bank holidays: 2pm-5pm
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
SMS: 07786 209697
James Wentworth-Stanley Memorial Fund
Suicide/Mental Health Advice
This is a memorial trust for James who committed suicide. It’s a great place for advice.
Also look at their Facebook page where they often post helpful articles about mental health in young people (particularly men).
