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Finding help and support

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues, we can point you to several organisations who can help:

OLLEE

A digital friend for ages 8-11 it helps children explore feelings

Ollee asks how you’re feeling and offers ideas about what to do. If you’re not sure, Ollee will help you figure it out. Children and parents can both create and connect accounts – to share advice together. Try in a web browser or download the app.

WELLREAD

Builds children’s emotional wellbeing by reading great stories together & having interesting conversations. You can create an account and start reading and exploring together.

SHOUT

Free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.

To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. Trained volunteers are there to listen at any time of day or night, and messages won’t appear on the phone bill.

CHILDLINE

Free, confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day on 0800 1111

YOUNG MINDS

Free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional wellbeing or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25. Call 0808 8025544.

BBC CHILDREN IN NEED – A MILLION & ME PROGRAMME

£10m fund, dedicated to supporting children (age 8-13) with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. A Million & Me funds projects which work across the UK, locally and digitally. The Million & Me Hub had links to tools and resources to support children’s emotional wellbeing.

BBC CHILDREN IN NEED

Fund projects across the UK that support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. You can find out what we fund near you here.

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