CODES: mh: Mental health ah: Accommodation/housing advice ad: Advocacy a: Alcohol workers ac: Art classes b: Barber ba: Benefits advice bs: Bathroom/showers be: Bedding ca: Careers advice cl: Clothing store c: Counselling da: Debt advice dt: Dentist dw: Drugs workers et: Education/training ff: Food (free) f: Food fc: Foot care it: Internet access lf: Leisure facilities ls: Luggage storage ms: Medical/health md: Music/drama ne: Needle exchange ol: Outreach worker links ow: Outreach workers sh: Sexual health ts: Tenancy support la: Legal advice l: Laundry ef: Ex-forces eo: Ex-offenders sf: Step-free

Childline

0800 11 11, http://bit.ly/1uGX0Gv
Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free. CODES: MH, AD, C

National Self-Harm Network

Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online. A supportive and understanding forum. CODES: MH, C

Respond

0808 808 0700, http://bit.ly/moj6B
Thursday: 10am-4pm (helpline); Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk. CODES: MH, AD, C, MS

YMCA

Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW

Young Minds

Text 85258, https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Advice on Coronavirus too. CODES: AD, MH, MS

Youth Access

1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London SW12 8AD
020 8772 9900, https://bit.ly/2974vSW
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website. CODES: MH, AD, C, OL

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