Mental health support children

Have you heard about the different services available in Barnsley that are dedicated to supporting children and young people’s mental health?

Kooth offers online support and advice for young people aged 10 to 25. Find out more at kooth.com

Branching Minds Barnsley brings together local mental health support services for children and young people. You can request support by contacting the team on (01226) 107377 or by completing a the online form at https://bit.ly/4ff991V

The Open Up Directory, created by Chilypep, is an interactive map of wellbeing and youth work organisations in Barnsley for young people that can offer support and guidance. Take a look at what’s available locally including at HOME the early support mental health and emotional wellbeing hub for young people in Barnsley at chilypep.org.uk/open-up-directory-2

For support relating to suicide 

Samaritans: Provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide. Call 01226 244 447 for support. More info at https://www.samaritans.org/branches/barnsley/.

Amparo: Emotional and practical support for anyone affected by suicide. Call 0330 088 9255 for confidential support. More info at amparo.org.uk

SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide): Peer-led support for adults impacted by suicide loss. Call 0300 111 5065 for support, available every day from 9am to 7pm. More info at https://uksobs.com/how-we-can-help/