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Merseyside Youth Association

Services

If immediate help is required, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency

PAPRYUS

A national charity working towards building a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts. Help accessed through the telephone, text or email is confidential.


Hub of Hope

Chasing the Stigma (CTS) launched the Hub of Hope – a national mental health database to bring help and support together in one place, with a focus on grassroots organisations.

 

Mental Health Resources for Young People and Parents


The Mix

Contact: 08088084994 ¦ Crisis line: [text THEMIX to] 85258

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. It is suitable for 16-25 year old’s to help them take on any challenges they’re facing, including mental health difficulties, sexuality and drugs. Includes 1-2-1 chat online and helpline.


Young Minds

Parent’s helpline: 0808 802 5544

Information and real life stories about children and young people’s mental health, and ways to get help.


MindEd

Provides information, guidance and ‘e-learning’ modules on children and young people’s mental health, well-being and development to any adult to help them support the development of young healthy minds, and identify and support children and young people with mental health issues.


Stay Alive app – Android
Stay Alive app – Apple

This app is a pocket suicide prevention resource, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.