Need help now? We are not an emergency or crisis service. If you need to speak to someone urgently speak to a trusted adult or contact your local GP. , alternatively you can call NHS Direct Wales 111..

These are organisations that provide support when we are not available:

Childline

Young people can talk to them about anything – no problem is too big or too small. 24hours, everyday

Freephone: 0800 1111 or chat online

Samaritans

Whatever you’re going through, anyone can call them anytime. 24 hours, 7days/week.

Freephone: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Write: Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS

Meic

Information, advice and advocacy for children and young people. 8am – 12am (midnight), everyday

Freephone: 080880 23456 or chat online

CYPF Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health

Cardiff and Vale Children, Young People and Family Health Services, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Children - Children, Young People And Families (cavyoungwellbeing.wales)

Papyrus

Support and advice service for young people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned about a young person having these thoughts.

9am to 12am (midnight), everyday

Freephone: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 07860 039 967

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Self-Injury Support

Support for girls & young women up to 24yrs affected by self-harm.

Freephone: 0808 800 8088 (Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm

Text: 07537 432 444 (Open Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm

Email: tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk (Open Tues, Wed, Thurs 7pm – 9.30pm)

Registered office: Tanners Lane, Barkingside IG6 1QG. VAT number 507477337. Barnardo’s is a charity (216250 / SC037605) and a company limited by guarantee. (61625 England – see the governing document).