Support for Young People (also see Health and Wellbeing page)
Kooth
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform, that’s free and anonymous.
The Market Place
The Market Place is a free, confidential counselling and individual support service for young people aged 11 to 25 years old.
Visit The Market Place website
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential helpline for children with any problem. It’s available 24 hours a day.
NSPCC
The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected, while raising awareness and working to help stop child abuse in all of it’s forms.
I’m worried about a young person
If you’re worried about a young person, or if something just doesn’t feel right, the NSPCC Helpline team can offer support and guidance on 0808 800 5000 (they’re available from 8am to 10pm on a Monday and Friday, and 9am to 6pm on a weekend), or you can email them at any time at help@nspcc.org.uk.
Healthy Relationships for Young People
Different people define relationships in different ways, but it’s important to know what a healthy relationship is, and to make sure you’re part of one.
Visit the Love is Respect website
Visit the Disrespect Nobody website
The Leeds Young Carers Support Service
The Leeds Young Carers Support Service identifies and supports Young Carers in Leeds. They provide information, guidance and support to Young Carers, while raising awareness of them at the same time.
Visit the Leeds Young Carers Support Service
Barnardo’s Young Carers (formerly Willows Young Carers)
Barnardo’s Young Carers help to provide help and support to Young Carers, by organising outings, advice and emotional support, working with local authorities and more.
Visit the Barnardo’s Young Carers website
The Mix
The Mix is one of the UK’s leading support services for Under 25’s. The Mix will help with any problem, from mental health to money, and break-ups to drugs.
The Hideout
The Hideout is a website aimed at children and young people to help understand Domestic Violence and abuse, and how to take action if it’s happening to them, or if they’re witnessing it.
The National Association for the Children of Alcoholics
The National Association for the Children of Alcoholics aims to provide guidance and advice for everyone affected by their parents drinking habits.
Visit the National Association for the Children of Alcoholics website
