Do you need someone to talk to about your mental health?
These services for young people offer someone to talk to about all areas of your mental health. Mental health professionals, counsellors and listening volunteers are available on the phone, by text, webchat, email or in person.
Services available across both City and County areas
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Base 51
Free counselling service available to anyone aged between 12 and 25 years.
City and County
age 12 - 25
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In person
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Phone
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Email
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Be U Notts
Free mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children and young people
City and County
Excl. Bassetlaw
age 0 - 25
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In person
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Web chat
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Big Deal Gambling Support for Young People
BigDeal is a place for young people to get information, advice and guidance about gambling. We also help parents and professionals such as teachers, social workers and youth workers. We know all about gambling, how someone else’s gambling can affect you, and about the difficulties young people can get into if their gambling gets out of hand. That’s why you can share your worries via our live chat or helpline, without fear of judgement.
City and County
age 11 - 18
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Phone
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Text
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Web chat
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CAMHS Nottingham City YouTube Channel
Free podcasts and webinars on a range of mental health issues, created by Nottingham City mental health professionals.
City and County
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Directory
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Carers Federation
Confidential advice for carers and families
City and County
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Phone
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In person
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CASY Counselling
Counselling and support for young people.
City and County
age 6-25
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In person
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Childline
A free, private and confidential service for young people to talk about anything.
City and County
age Under 19
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Web chat
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Phone
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Email
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Department for Education Mental Health Resources
Resources and information about key DfE mental health in schools initiatives.
City and County
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In person
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Education support
Free helpline for education staff.
City and County
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Phone
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Email
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Web chat
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ELSA
Does your school/college have an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) or a counsellor who could support you?
City and County
age Under 25
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In person
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Family Lives
A confidential advice service for families.
City and County
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Phone
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Web chat
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Email
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Help in a Crisis
Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Helpline 08081963779
Speak to a mental health professional 24/7
City and County
age All Ages
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Phone
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Hope Support Services
Hope Support Services is a charity that provides support to young people when a family member is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. It supports young people aged 5-25, from the moment of diagnosis for however long support is needed.
City and County
age 5-25
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Phone
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Email
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Web chat
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Kidscape
Kidscape is an award-winning bullying prevention charity. Established in 1985, they support children and their families across England and Wales to challenge bullying and to have happy, healthy relationships.
- Their telephone number is: 07496 682785
- Their WhatsApp contact information is: 07496 682785
City and County
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Email
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Text
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Phone
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Mental Health at Work
Resources and signposting for adults to support mental health at work
City and County
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Directory
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Mentally Healthy Schools
Quality-assured mental health resources, information & advice for schools and further education settings.
City and County
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Directory
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MIND
Mental health support for adults.
City and County
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Phone
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Directory
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NHS Mental Health Hub of Hope
Get help from mental health charities.
City and County
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Phone
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In person
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Nottingham Crisis Sanctuaries
Support, information and guidance to anyone 18 years or older in or nearing a mental health crisis.
City and County
age 18+
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In person
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Phone
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Parent Lifeline
Emotional support and advice to parents under stress of any kind.
City and County
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Phone
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In person
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Email
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Professionals Online Safety Helpline - UK Safer Internet Centre
City and County
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Phone
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Email
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Ripple Suicide Prevention
R;pple is a digital tool, which if a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.
City and County
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Directory
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Shout - text 'Notts' to 85258 for free 24/7 text support
Free, 24/7 text support for mental health.
City and County
age All Ages
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Text
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Support for Survivors
Support for survivors of child abuse
City and County
age 16+
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Email
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Phone
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The LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire
For young people age 11-25 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
City and County
age 11 - 25
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Text
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Phone
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In person
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The Mix
Mental health support for under 25s.
City and County
age Under 25
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Text
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Phone
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Email
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In person
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The Samaritans
Mental health listening service 24/7, 365 days per year.
City and County
age All Ages
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Phone
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Email
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The Wolfpack Project: Groups and 1:1 Support
Opportunities to meet others, develop social skills and build resilience while doing something fun.
City and County
age 16-35
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In person
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Phone
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Young Minds - Parent's Helpline
Support for parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health, up to the age of 25
City and County
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Phone
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Web chat
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Email
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Young Minds Professionals
Resources, training and consultancy for schools and education settings.
City and County
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Directory
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Young Minds Textline
If you are a young person struggling to cope, text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support.
City and County
age Under 18
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Text
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Services available within Nottingham City
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Ask Lion
Search for more local support services in Nottingham City
City
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Directory
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Behaviour Support Team
Working with mainstream schools and families to help children and young people with social, emotional or mental health difficulties.
City
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In person
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Behavioural and Emotional Health Team
Helping families identify and access the support services available for children and young people with behavioural, emotional or mental health needs.
City
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In person
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Education Welfare Service
Service for children missing from Education. Addressing reasons for absence and implementing legal procedures as necessary.
City
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In person
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Educational Psychology Service (City)
Educational psychologists supporting Nottingham City schools and education settings.
City
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In person
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Inclusive Education Service
Specialist teachers and teaching assistants with additional qualifications and experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs aged from 0 -19.
City
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In person
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Mental Health Support Teams (City)
An early intervention mental health and wellbeing service in schools providing support for children, young people and families around low-level emotional wellbeing needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep.
City
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In person
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MeSource
A secondary school mental health group intervention created by Nottingham City CAMHS.
City
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Directory
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NGY Myplace
Youth centre offering advice and support for young people age 19-25.
City
age 19-25
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In person
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Nottingham City CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Nottingham City.
City
age Under 18
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In person
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Nottingham City Social Care
Family support in Nottingham City
City
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In person
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Nottingham Nightline
A listening service for University of Nottingham Students.
Night7pm - 8am every day and 24 hours a day during welcome period and exam seasons.
City
Nottingham University Students only
age 18+
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Web chat
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Phone
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Email
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Wellness in Mind
7 days, 9am - midnight
City
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In person
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Phone
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Web chat
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Services available within Nottinghamshire
(outside of City area)
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Chat Health - Healthy Family Teams
A confidential texting service for 11 to 19-year-olds in Nottinghamshire.
County
age 11-19
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Text
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Educational Psychology Service
Educational psychologists supporting Nottinghamshire schools and education settings.
County
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In person
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Healthy Family Teams
Healthy Families Support service including health visitors, school nurses and family support workers.
County
age All Ages
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Text
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Phone
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In person
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Kooth
Online mental health support for young people in Bassetlaw.
County
Bassetlaw Only
age Under 18
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Web chat
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Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Nottinghamshire
An early intervention mental health and wellbeing service in schools providing support for children, young people and families around low-level emotional wellbeing needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep.
County
age Under 18
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In person
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Nottinghamshire County CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Nottinghamshire County.
County
age Under 18
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In person
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Notts Help Yourself
Search for more local support services in Nottinghamshire
County
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Directory
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Schools and Families Specialist Services
Specialist teachers and teaching assistants with additional qualifications and experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs aged from 0-19.
County
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In person
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Social Emotional Mental Health team
Teachers and teaching assistants supporting primary schools with children’s SEMH needs.
County
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In person
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Tackling Emerging Threats to Children Team
County
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In person
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Talkzone
Free and confidential counselling for Young People aged 11 to 25 years in Bassetlaw.
Text: TALK to 07368 323945.
County
Bassetlaw
age 11 - 25
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Text
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Phone
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The Family Service
Support for families with worries, concerns, behaviours and conflict to help resolve significant problems.
County
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In person
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The Virtual School for Children in Care and Previously in Care
County
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In person
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