Support Agencies

Name/LinkTelephoneDescriptionLogo
Childline0800 1111Provides free and confidential support to anyone under 19
KoothCounsellors available until 10pm everyday. Free, safe and anonymous onlinecounselling for young people.
YISYoung people's mental health
Charlie Waller FoundationYoung people's mental health
Action for ChildrenCharity supporting children, young people and their families across England
Papyrus0800 068 4141 (Telephone) 07786 209697 (Text)Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicideand others who are concerned about them
Adult Social Care Milton Keynes Council01908 253772If you are worried about a vulnerable adult
Anxiety UK03444 775 774 (Helpline) 07537 416 905 (text)Advice and support for people living with anxiety
Arthur Ellis
BeatUnder 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
Calm HarmCalm Harm is an award-winning app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4.
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)01908 725 372CAMHS supports families and professionals who are concerned about children and young people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)0800 58 58 58Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide, includeing web chat
Carer's TrustSupport for Young Carers under 18
Centerpoint0808 800 0661Provides advice, housing and support for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England
Children's Services Hub - Milton Keynes Council01908 253169 or 01908 253170If you're worried about a child
Drugfam0300 888 3853 office@drugfam.co.ukSupporting families, friends and partners affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use; including those bereaved by addiction or related suicide
Frank0300 123 6600Confidential advice and information about drugs, Their effects and the law
Harry's Rainbow01908 061 676Support for bereaved children
Hope Again0808 808 1677Support for young people when someone dies
Hub of HopeA national database of mental health charities and organisations from across Britan who offer mental health advice and support
Life SIGNSLife SIGNS is the user-led small charity creating understanding about self-injury. They keep their website up to date with helpful information and recources
MindInformation for young peopleA mental health charity, with a positive and holistic approach to promoting mental wellbeing)
Mencap0808 808 1111Information and advice for people with learning disability, families and carers
NHS goNHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16-25 year olds
NHS 111111NHS service for non urgent medical problems
No Panic0330 606 1174 (Youth helpline) 0844 967 4848 (Helpline)Charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
OCD YouthYouth Support for young people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
On My MindInformation for young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing
Refuge0808 200 0247Help and support for young people affected by domestic violence
Relate0300 003 0396Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat
Rethink Mental Illness0300 5000 927Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups
Safeline0800 800 5007Young People's helpline, helping survivors of sexual abuse and rape
Samaritans116 123 email jo@samaritans.org24-housr emotional support for anyone who needs to talk
Self Injuisry Support0808 800 8088 (Helpline) 07537 432 444 (Text service) open Tuesday to Thursday 7pm-9.30pmSelf-injury support run a women's helpline, text serviceand webchat support
Shelter0808 800 4444Charity working for people in housing need by providing free, independent, expert housing advice
The Mix0808 808 4994 (Telephone) 85258 (crisis messenger sevice, text THEMIX)Support and advice for under 25s, includeing webchat
Time to ChangeNational campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in England and Wales
Victim Support0808 168 9111Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events
Voice CollectiveSupport for people under 25 who hear voices, have visions or other unusual sensory experiences or beliefs
Women's Aid (England)0808 2000 247Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic sbuse, including a directory of local services
Young Minds0808 802 5544 (parents' helpline) 85258 (crisis messenger service text YM)Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support ofr parents and carers. Provides information on medication for young people
Young Stonewall0800 050 2020Information and support for all young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people
Youth AccessAdvice and counselling network for young people, including details of free local services

Young Carers Support Workers

The Young Carers team is also here for any support Young Carers may require:

NameEmail addressTelephone
Bryony Gibbensbryony.gibbens@carersmiltonkeynes.org07513 125 012
Lydia Rolphlydia.Rolph@carersmiltonkeynes.org07513 127 633
Shamil Shahshamil.Shah@carersmiltonkeynes.org07513 126 623