Childline provide a confidential helpline where young people can talk to counsellors about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call Childline free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. It’s confidential and free.

BUZZ US is a text messaging service for young people aged 11-18 experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties.

You can text BUZZ US on 07520 631168 about any mental health or wellbeing concerns such as  bullying, anxiety, self esteem, eating problems, low mood or stress. You will receive support from a Wellbeing Worker within 1 working day.

There is lots of support available within schools and colleges. From school based counsellors to school nurses and Compass BUZZ.

To find out more visit the  Help from your school or college page.

The Healthy Child Team is a service for 5-19 year olds experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, providing short term 1:1 support.

The 5-19 Healthy Child Team comprises specialist community public health nurses, healthy child practitioners, assistant practitioners, screening technicians and administrators. They have a named nurse linked to each GP practice in the localities in which they work.

For more information on the service visit the website or call 0300 3030916 between the hours of 8am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday.

Compass Phoenix is a free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people between the ages of 5-19. It offers high-quality interventions to children and young people who need support with emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties, providing evidence-based psychosocial interventions on a one-to-one or group work basis.

You can speak to someone from Compass Phoenix by ringing them on 01904 661916 or on their Freephone number 0800 008 7452.

Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is a specialist service for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing mental health issues that are significantly affecting their daily lives.

If you live in the Craven area of North Yorkshire, the CAMHS service is provided by Bradford District Care Trust (BDCT).

If you live anywhere else in North Yorkshire, the CAMHS service is provided by Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

You can find more information about how to access the service on the page About CAMHS

The commissioned service within North Yorkshire is provided by The Sleep Charity. It uses behavioural therapy, sleep clinics and workshops – rather than medication – to improve a child’s sleep health.

Referral information can be found here. Once referred, a child and their family will be triaged to the most appropriate level of support, based on need, ranging from workshops and webinars, to one-on-one support with a specialist sleep practitioner.

The Sleep Charity have also been commissioned to provide its online Foundation Sleep Workshop for families and professionals in the North Yorkshire area. More information about the workshop can be found here.

Single Point of Access for Mental Health Crisis Services

In a mental health emergency, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2).

Please use NHS 111 – SignVideo if you are deaf or have hearing loss.

Also take a look at our Urgent Help page for more information.

You may choose to seek support through the private or voluntary sector but it can be hard to know where to start.

The charity Mind have produced a leaflet on talking therapy and counselling.

Young Minds also provide some information on counselling services for children and young people.