Young Persons Advice and Support

Young People’s Helpline

The service provides online support to children and young people experiencing mental ill health and/or emotional distress.

This is a countywide service available for any Hertfordshire resident aged 5-18, as well as parents, carers, and professionals.

Website: www.hertsmindnetworkcyp.org

Childline

Childline are here for you, whatever’s on your mind. They’ll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.

Their tips and techniques, ideas, and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!

Telephone: 0800 1111

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Services For Young People

Information, advice, guidance, work related learning and emotional support for young people.

Website: www.servicesforyoungpeople.org

Kooth

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

The Mix

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.

Website: www.themix.org.uk

Just Talk Herts

Check out Just Talk Herts wide range of resources to help boost young people’s mental health. We all have mental health, so look after it like your physical health and just talk about it!

Website: www.justtalkherts.org

PAPYRUS

PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Student Minds

Check out Student Minds for mental health and emotional wellbeing articles, blogs, tips, and advice for university students, whatever their circumstances.

Websitewww.studentspace.org.uk

Health for Teens

Health for Teens website covers subjects that promote a healthy body and mind. All the content has been produced by school nurses, other health and wellbeing experts, and most importantly young people, ages 11-19.

Website: www.healthforteens.co.uk/hertfordshire

Youth Talk 13-25yrs

Counselling service for those living, working or at school in St Albans District.

Telephone: 01727 868 684

Website: www.youthtalk.org.uk

Health for Teens

Health for Teens introduces a new and different way for young people aged 11-19 to learn about their health.

Website: www.healthforteens.co.uk

Young Minds

Young Minds are leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. There is also parent support.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Beacon Victim Care Service

Confidential emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime in Hertfordshire. They help individuals navigate their way through the criminal justice system by providing information on their rights under the Victim Code of Practice.

Website: www.hertfordshirebeacon.org

Stem4

Stem4 provides information on identification, intervention, and effective management of commonly occurring teenage mental health issues

Website: www.stem4.org.uk