Useful Links

Information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking.

Support for parents worried about a child or young person's behaviour or mental health. Parents' Helpline free on 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) or email parents@youngminds.org.uk.

Information and support for people affected by self-harm, and for those supporting them.

Helping with emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Prevention of young suicide. Confidential support and advice for young people and anyone worried about a young person. Helpline 0800 068 4141.

Support and information for all individuals affected by eating disorders.

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call free on 116 123.

A confidential support service for young people aged 11 to 21, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity.

The UK's first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help. Text Shout to 85258.

Counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide, including advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.

Offers help and support to women and their families facing an unplanned pregnancy, or those needing help following a stillbirth, miscarriage or abortion.

An online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe and anonymous support. Message the team or have a live chat about anything that's on your mind.

Supports young carers by providing a safe place for them to share, relax and have fun.

A user led organisation providing support, information, training and consultancy around self-harm, for people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals.

Offering support to men in the UK, of any age, who are down or in crisis via helpline, webchat and website. Open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Helpline 0800 58 58 58.

Confidential emotional support for children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post, helping develop healthy coping strategies and self-esteem. Helpline 01708 765200.

A substance misuse service for under 18s facing problems with drugs or alcohol. Referral and crisis line: 0800 599 9591 (free, 24 hour, confidential helpline).

A charity offering free and confidential information, advice, counselling, support and advocacy for children and young people under 26 living in Southampton and Hampshire.

Supports young people in need through weekly outreach sessions, youth club nights, drop-in projects and trips.

Support around all aspects of family life, including child development, school issues, parenting and relationship support, family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying and mental health concerns for parents and children. 24 hour helpline, advice website, live chat and support groups. Helpline 0808 800 2222.

Resources and support for young trans people around gender identity issues.

Hampshire's Supporting Families Programme.

A leading UK bereavement charity offering free, professional support to bereaved children, young people and their families, including face-to-face and online therapeutic services and a national helpline (weekdays, 9am to 9pm). Helpline 0808 802 0111.

A Women's Aid website that helps you recognise the signs of an unhealthy relationship before they escalate.

The UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people, with a free 24/7 text support service for those in crisis.

A free, confidential and friendly service offering information, support and counselling for young people aged 11-25 in the Portsmouth, Havant and surrounding areas.

Support for people working to overcome drug problems.

A free counselling service based in Basingstoke for young people aged between 11 and 25.

Provides counselling to young people aged 11-25 living in the Fareham and Gosport area.

Offers free and confidential counselling to young people aged 11 to 19.

A partnership of organisations providing bereavement information and support for those affected by suicide.

Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Helps reduce isolation and loneliness for gender variant and transgender children, young people and their families.

Providing advice and information about bullying for young people, parents and schools. Helpline 0808 800 2222.

Support for girls and young women affected by self-injury.

Provides child bereavement support to children, parents, teachers and carers throughout Hampshire.

Helping victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse or assault.

A free, private and confidential service for young people, covering worries such as bullying, abuse, feelings, relationships, home and school life. Helpline 0800 1111.