Online support, helplines and self-help resources

A directory of local and national mental health, wellbeing, abuse prevention and care services.

www.hubofhope.co.uk

Information about CNWL CAMHS, what to expect from appointments, and how to look after yourself.

www.camhs.cnwl.nhs.uk

Advice and support for young people experiencing mental health difficulties and their parents or carers.

www.youngminds.org.uk

Free, 24/7 crisis text support. Text YM to 85258.

www.youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgent-help/

Confidential support for parents and carers. Call 0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4pm).

www.youngminds.org.uk/parent

Free, confidential support for children and young people. Call 0800 1111.

www.childline.org.uk

24/7 text support for anyone in crisis. Text 85258.

www.giveusashout.org/

Self-help booklets written by clinical psychologists covering common mental health concerns.

web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/

Support for under-25s via phone, email and webchat, including counselling and advice.

www.themix.org.uk/

Tools and resources to help manage stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

www.good-thinking.uk/

Practical self-care strategies for young people to support emotional wellbeing.

www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/

Autism and neurodiversity support

Information, advice and support for autistic people, families and professionals.

www.autism.org.uk

Practical support for autistic children, young people and their families.

www.resourcesforautism.org.uk/

Self-harm support and wellbeing apps

Support and strategies for managing urges to self-harm.

www.harmless.org.uk/

A free app to help manage urges to self-harm.

www.calmharm.co.uk

An evidence-based app to help young people manage emotions and reduce self-harm urges.

www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/blueice/

A free mindfulness app for young people and adults.

www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app

Guided mindfulness and compassion meditations.

www.stopbreathethink.com/

An app to help understand and manage anxiety.

www.sam-app.org.uk/

An app to track mood and daily activities.

www.daylio.webflow.io/

A free, moderated peer-support app for young people with expert help and wellbeing tools.

www.meetwo.co.uk/

An online sleep improvement programme offering personalised support.

www.sleepio.com/

Approved apps and digital tools to support health and wellbeing.

www.nhs.uk/apps-library/

Bereavement support

Local bereavement support for adults and children in Hillingdon and surrounding areas.

www.bereavementcareandsupport.co.uk/

Support for families and professionals when a child dies or is bereaved.

www.childbereavementuk.org/

Bereavement support, helplines and online resources for children and young people.

www.winstonswish.org/

A child bereavement charity supporting families after the death of someone close.

www.griefencounter.org.uk/

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