Broad support for mental health

This whole page covers some of the broad support for mental health in children and young people for all mental health conditions. This includes not just mental health treatments but also support for wellbeing and support on the social side of life.

Children and young people MENTAL HEALTH SECTION

For a summary of the children and young people mental health section see under

Overview

EMERGENCIES AND URGENT SUPPORT

In an emergency if you or someone else has seriously injured themselves, taken an overdose or are on the point of doing so call 999 or go directly to A&E. Other support is provided under

Mental Health Emergencies children and young people

LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (CAMHS) SUPPORTING CHILDREN and young people

From Bucks Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
“Bucks Mental Health Support Team (MHST) accept referrals directly from school staff. If you are a young person or a parent and you would like support from the MHST please contact your school’s senior mental health lead. We work with young people with mild to moderate mental health issues providing a range of practical, emotional and social support.” For more serious mental health illness you should contact CAMHs Bucks MHST Referrals | Oxford Health CAMHS Oxford Health CAMHS

From Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (CAMHS)
0-18 years

You can self-refer using an online form Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Make a referral | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Buckinghamshire CAMHs referral form CAMHS Referral Form – Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
How to contact the Mental Health Helpline for Buckinghamshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental health helpline | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can call into our ‘single point of access’ telephone number. You can call us from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. You will speak to a specially trained member of the team who will ask you some questions and talk to you about how CAMHS can help. Single Point of Access: Single Point of Access | Oxford Health CAMHSOxford Health CAMHS
Who to contact in a crisis Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service It’s a crisis | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
How to contact CAMHs Buckinghamshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Contacts | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

For all ages

ALL AGES

From Childline
“You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it’s better out than in. We’re here to support you.” Get Support | Childline

From YoungMinds

YoungMinds Textline: YoungMinds Textline offers you free, 24/7 text messaging support wherever you are in the UK. If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling. YoungMinds Textline | Free 24/7 Mental Health Support Via Text | YoungMinds
Parents Helpline and Webchat Parents Helpline | Mental Health Help for Your Child | YoungMinds

From Samaritans

“You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, We’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year”. Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
If you’re worried about someone else If you’re worried about someone else | Samaritans

TEXT SERVICE

From Shout
“Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.” Get help Get help – free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service | Shout 85258

text SUPPORT FOR UNDER 25

The MIX
Get Support Essential support for under 25s Get Support – The Mix

For over 11

OVER 11

From Kooth
Kooth Is a free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service providing young people aged 11-25 years with a safe and secure means of accessing support from a professional team of qualified counsellors. Home – Kooth

From Stem4
Includes a number of Apps supporting teenage mental health stem4 – supporting teenage mental health

For parents

FOR PARENTS

From Family Lives
A confidential and free helpline for families in England and Wales for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Parentline family support and bullying helpline | Family Lives

From Samaritans

“You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, We’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year”. Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
If you’re worried about someone else If you’re worried about someone else | Samaritans

WELLBEING SUPPORT

Improving our general wellbeing can help us all, including those who need support with their mental health. There is good evidence for the benefits of exercise and social interactions for mental health. Further information and local support can all be found under

There is also support for other factors which can impact on mental health including

LONG TERM CONDITIONS

Long term conditions (such as diabetes) can have an impact on mental health. Understanding this and seeking help if required can help both your mental health and the management of the long term condition.

SUPPORT OVER YOUR LIFETIME

SIMPLE EXPLANATION WHY LIFE’S CHALLENGES MAY BE IMPORTANT

From Every Mind Matters
NHS website dedicated to mental health
Dealing with life’s challenges Dealing with life’s challenges – Every Mind Matters – NHS