Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues. Call 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
EBSA (School avoidance)
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is accompanied by significant emotional upset which can include feeling ill when faced with going to school e.g stomach ache; feeling miserable; being excessive fearful and showing difficulties, such as visible displays of anger and overwhelming distress.
Get some help
Organisations that can help
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Shout
It's free to text Shout on 85258 from all major mobile networks in the UK anytime, day or night. Your messages are confidential and anonymous.
The Mix
The Mix can help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
Youngminds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, Youngminds can help.