Urgent help
I am unable to offer crisis support.
If you require urgent mental health support please contact your child’s GP or NHS 111 (requesting the ‘mental health option’). NHS 111 is a 24/7 helpline offering immediate advice, support and signposting for people with mental health difficulties. For further information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/
If someone's life is at risk, or if you don't feel that you can keep yourself or someone else safe, then you should dial 999 or go to your local Accident & Emergency department.
If a child is not in immediate danger but at risk of harm contact the Norfolk Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CADS) on 0344 800 8020. For further information visit www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/our-services/safeguarding/
Other helpful resources:
Childline: Help and advice for children and young people under 19. 1-2-1 counsellor chat available via Childline website. www.childline.org.uk. Tel: 0800 1111.
Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk. If you need urgent help text YM to 85258. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors. Texts are free from most mobile services. There is also a resources and support section for parents on their website.
Kooth: provide support through an online mental wellbeing community. It provides free, safe and anonymous support: https://www.kooth.com/
Samaritans helpline: call 116 123 for free 24 hrs 365 days a year. www.samaritans.org
‘Just One Norfolk’ for mental health advice and support: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/emotional-health/norfolk-waveney-mental-health-advice-support-for-0-25-s/
Norfolk Family Hubs support parents and carers of children and young people from conception until they are 19-years-old or 25 if they experience a special educational need or disability. Visit: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/familyhubs
The Matthew Project: A charity which supports children and adults across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex with drug and alcohol recovery and wellbeing: https://www.matthewprojectyoungpeople.org/
The National Autistic Society: The leading charity for autistic people and their families. It provides support, guidance, advice, training, and campaigns for improved rights and services. https://www.autism.org.uk/
Autism Anglia: Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia. https://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/norfolk-support