You're not on your own

Get support.

Free, confidential helplines and services across the UK for young people, parents and carers. Whatever you're going through, someone is ready to listen.

Support for parents & adults

Guidance for the adults supporting a young person — and for looking after your own wellbeing too.

Mind Infoline logoPhone

Anyone

Mind Infoline

Information on mental health problems, treatment options and where to get help locally.

Opening hours
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm
InformationLocal servicesAdvice
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YoungMinds Parents Helpline logoPhone

Parents and carers

YoungMinds Parents Helpline

Advice if you're worried about a child or young person's mental health or behaviour.

Opening hours
Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4pm
Parents & carersAdviceFree
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CALM logoPhone

Anyone struggling, especially men

CALM

Confidential helpline and webchat from the Campaign Against Living Miserably.

Opening hours
Every day, 5pm–midnight
Men's mental healthWebchatEvenings
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Family Lives logoPhone

Parents and carers

Family Lives

Support with family life, from behaviour and bullying to relationships at home.

Text
WhatsApp via 07441 444125
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–3pm
Family lifeBullyingParenting
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A note on these services

Spark UK does not run these helplines and is not responsible for the content or availability of external services. Details such as opening hours can change — please check each organisation's website for the latest information. Sparks of Knowledge is a resource library, not a crisis or counselling service.