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Break the Silence...

Taking the first step to look for support takes real courage - and you’ve just done that. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. Everyone struggles sometimes, and reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a way of taking care of yourself. The links below can help you find people who’ll listen, offer guidance, and stand beside you as you figure things out. You deserve to be heard, supported, and to feel okay again - and there are safe places and people ready to help you get there.
In an emergency, call 999. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or you can’t keep yourself safe right now, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Places & people ready to help

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Day or night, 365 days a year - you don't have to be suicidal to call.

Call 116 123Free · 24/7
Contact Samaritans

PAPYRUS

The UK charity for the prevention of young suicide. Their HOPELINE247 gives confidential support and advice to anyone under 35 having thoughts of suicide - and to anyone worried about a young person.

Call 0800 068 4141Text 88247Free · 24/7
Contact PAPYRUS

Shout

A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope and needs support in a moment of crisis.

Text SHOUT to 85258Free · 24/7Text support
Visit Shout

YoungMinds

The UK's leading charity fighting for young people's mental health, with advice for you and a 24/7 crisis messenger.

Text YM to 85258Advice & resourcesFor young people
Visit YoungMinds

Kooth

Free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing support for young people - chat with qualified counsellors, read self-help articles, and connect with a friendly, moderated community. No referral or waiting list.

Free & anonymousOnline counsellingNo referral needed
Visit Kooth

stem4

A charity supporting teenagers' and young people's mental health through early intervention - including free, clinically-informed apps for managing anxiety, low mood and self-harm.

For teenagersMental health appsEarly intervention
Visit stem4

Dorset Mind

Your local mental health charity - offering support groups, counselling and dedicated youth services right here across Dorset.

Local to DorsetGroups & counsellingYouth support
Visit Dorset Mind

Dorset Youth

Dorset Youth's mental health hub helps young people across Dorset find local emotional and mental health support - organised by what you're going through, including a Chat Health text service for 11–19 year-olds.

Ages 11–19Local Dorset hubSupport by issue
Visit Dorset Youth

CAMHS Dorset

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - NHS support for the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people in Dorset.

For under-18sNHS DorsetLocal service
Visit CAMHS Dorset

Contact details are correct to the best of our knowledge - please check each service’s website for the latest information.