A to Z health and advice for young people (11 to 19 years)

• Are you finding it hard to cope with losing close to you?
• Do you feel confused, angry or sad and want to talk to someone?
• Are you worried about someone close being very ill?

If you want someone to talk to, or need help understanding your feelings, reach out using the support below

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people when someone important has died, or when someone close is very ill. They offer:

• someone to talk to
• advice and guidance
• support by phone or online

You can contact them yourself. You do not need a referral.

Call: 0800 028 8840 or visit the Child Bereavement UK website

 Winston’s Wish

Winston’s Wish helps children and young people when someone important has died.

They offer:

• someone to talk to
• help to understand your feelings
• support and resources

You can contact them yourself at any time.

• Phone: 08088 020 021 from Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
• Email: ask@winstonswish.org
• Visit the Winston’s Wish website

• Are you worried about drugs, alcohol or vaping?
• Has someone pressured you to try something?
• Are you worried about a friend?

If you want honest, confidential advice, contact one of the services here, you won’t be judged

Forward Leeds

Forward Leeds helps young people in Leeds with drugs, alcohol or vaping.

They offer:

• someone to talk to
• advice and information
• confidential support

You can contact them yourself.

• Phone: 0113 887 2757
• Call or text: 07525 265755
• Email: admin.yp@forwardleeds.co.uk
• Visit the Forward Leeds website

FRANK

FRANK helpline: Confidential advice and information with an A to Z on drugs.

• Phone: 0300 123 6600
• Text: 82111

• Do you want help eating well or feeling healthier?
• Are you tired, low in energy or not sleeping well?
• Do you want to feel more confident or try new things?

Click the links to learn simple ways to feel better and get the right support

NHS Eat Well

Information and advice on healthy food, balanced meals and feeling your best.

Visit the NHS Eat Well website

NHS Sleep

Advice on building and keeping good sleep routines.

Visit the Better Health website

ERIC

ERIC supports children and young people with bladder or bowel problems.

They offer:

• advice and information
• support for children and families.

Visit the ERIC website

Getaway Girls (ages 11 to 25)

Getaway Girls supports girls and young women to build confidence, try new things and make friends.

They offer:

• Group activities
• Creative sessions
• One‑to‑one support
• Safe spaces to talk

Visit the Getaway Girls website

Health for Teens

A friendly website with easy‑to‑understand advice about your body, feelings and health.

Topics include:

• Growing up
• Sleep and stress
• Confidence and friendships
• Relationships and sexual health

Visit the Health for Teens website

Social prescribing: BARCA (ages 5 to 16)

Support for children and young people living in LS10, LS11, LS12 and LS13.

They offer:

• youth support and mentoring
• help with wellbeing
• activities in the community

Visit the BARCA website

• Are you feeling stressed, anxious, sad or overwhelmed?
• Is school, home, friendships or life getting too much?
• Do you want someone safe to talk to?

Choose a service below to get confidential support, you deserve to feel heard

ChatHealth (ages 11 to 19)

You can text a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse for confidential health advice.

Text 07520 619 750 or visit the ChatHealth page

MindMate

Find support, advice and local help for your feelings and mental health in Leeds.

• Visit MindMate (16 years and under)
• Visit MindMate (16 -18 years)
• Visit MindMate (18 to 25 years)

Child and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)

Crisis Call Line (under 18)
Open every day, 8am to 8pm. For young people needing urgent support.

Call via 0800 953 0505

You can also contact the MindMate single point of access (SPA) via 0300 555 0324 or self‑refer via the online page

Night OWLS (up to age 25)

A confidential night‑time helpline if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to cope.

• Call free: 0800 148 8244
• Text: 07984 376950
• Online chat via their website

 Teen Connect (ages 11 to 18)

Support for when everything feels too much.

• Call: 0808 800 1212
• Text: 07984 436680 (for a call back)
• Open every evening, 3:30pm to 8pm

Samaritans

For anyone who needs someone to talk to.

• Call anytime: 116 123
• Email: jo@samaritans.org

Kooth (ages 10 to 18)

Online support for your thoughts, worries and feelings.

• No referral needed
• No waiting lists
• Available anytime

Visit the Kooth website

SafeZone (ages 11 to 17)

Face‑to‑face support in a safe place. Free taxis available.

• Call or text: 07943 114832 (Wednesday and Thursday, 4pm to 8:30pm)
• Phone: 0113 819 8189

Visit the SafeZone website

Time for Young People

For ages 11 to 18 (up to 25 with SEND or care experience). Support for emotional wellbeing through groups and 1‑to‑1 sessions.

• Phone: 0113 517 8000
• Email: timeleeds@childrenssociety.org.uk

Visit the Time for Young People website

• Do you want help managing anxious thoughts?
• Do you want practical tools to help you calm down?
• Do you want to learn more about your feelings?

Try one of these apps or guides for simple tools you can use anytime, anywhere.

NHS social anxiety

If you feel very worried about being around people, speaking in class, or meeting new people, this NHS page can help.

It explains:

• what social anxiety is
• why it happens
• what can help

Visit the NHS social anxiety page

YoungMinds

YoungMinds is a website for young people who want to understand their feelings and mental health.

It can help if you feel:

• stressed or worried
• low or confused
• overwhelmed

You will find advice, real stories and support.

Visit the YoungMinds website

Calm Harm

Calm Harm is an app to help people manage the urge to self‑harm.

It is created by the mental health charity stem4.

Download the Calm Harm App

• Are you or your family struggling with money?
• Do you want advice on managing money safely?

Reach out for free, confidential money advice — you don’t have to sort this alone

StepChange Debt Management

Free help to manage money and sort out debts.

• Call: 0800 138 1111
• Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and on
  Saturday from 9am to 2pm

Visit the StepChange website

Gambling Helpline

Free, confidential support if you are worried about gambling, for yourself or someone you care about.

You can call on 0808 802 0133 or visit the Gambling Helpline website

• Do you feel different from others and want to understand why?
• Do you want to explore your strengths and get the right support?

Click the links below to learn more and find support that fits you

Autism: Advice and guidance

Information about autism, including diagnosis, school, behaviour and family support.

Visit the autism advice and guidance page

ADHD and Mental Health (YoungMinds)

A guide to ADHD, emotions and managing everyday life.

Visit the YoungMinds ADHD page

ADHD and You

Explains what ADHD is and how it can affect focus, energy and feelings.

It also helps you understand your strengths and your experiences.

Visit the ADHD and You page

Leeds ADHD Support Group

Local support, groups and information for parents and young people.

• Phone: 0113 534 6178
• Email: contact@leedsadhd.com

Visit the Leeds ADHD Support Group website

Leeds SEND Local Offer

Information about support for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Leeds.

It helps you find the support available and choose what is right for you.

Visit the Leeds SEND Local Offer website

• Do you feel unsafe at home, school or in a relationship?
• Are you worried about boundaries, consent or online safety?
• Do you want someone to talk to about a difficult situation?

Contact one of the services here to get help staying safe

ChatHealth (ages 11 to 19)

Text a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse for confidential health advice.

Text us on 07520 619 750 or visit the ChatHealth page

Leeds Domestic Violence Service

If you feel unsafe at home or in a relationship, you can get help at any time.

Call us on 0113 246 0401 (24 hours) or visit the Leeds Domestic Violence Service website

• Do you want confidential advice about sex or relationships?
• Do you need free condoms, pregnancy tests or STI checks?
• Do you want to talk to someone privately about consent or safety?

Use the services below to get free, friendly and confidential support

ChatHealth (ages 11 to 19)

Text a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse for confidential health advice.

Text us on 07520 619 750 or visit the ChatHealth page

Leeds Sexual Health

Free and confidential sexual health clinics, testing and contraception in Leeds.

• Phone: 0113 843 4495
• Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Visit the Leeds Sexual Health website

WellWave (ages 13 to 24)

Free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing support for young people in Leeds.

You can find your nearest WellWave point on their website.

Visit the WellWave website

Brook

Free and confidential sexual health advice and information for young people.

Visit the Brook website

• Do you help look after someone at home?
• Do you cook, clean, or help with medication or younger siblings?
• Does caring make you tired, stressed or overwhelmed?

Reach out for support, you deserve help too, not just the person you care for

ChatHealth (ages 11 to 19)

Text a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse for confidential health advice.

Text us on 07520 619 750 or visit the ChatHealth page

Family Action: Young Carers

Support for young carers in Leeds.

They offer:

• advice and information
• one‑to‑one support
• someone to talk to

Contact details:

• Phone: 0113 733 9126
• Email: leedsyoungcarers@family-action.org.uk

Visit the Family Action website

Carers Leeds: Young Adult Carers (ages 16 to 25)

Support for young adults who look after a family member or friend.

They offer:

• someone to talk to
• one‑to‑one support
• help with wellbeing, money, education or work
• support groups

Contact details:

• Phone: 0113 380 4300
• Email: info@carersleeds.org.uk
• Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am to 4:30pm and Tuesday from 9am to 6:30pm

Visit the Carers Leeds website

Barnardo’s – Young Parents

Support and advice for young people who become parents in their teens or early twenties.

A young parent is anyone who has a baby before age 25.

This page can help with:

• looking after yourself and your baby
• building healthy relationships
• finding practical help

Visit the Barnardo’s Young Parents page

Childline: Young parents (for teen parents)

Support for young people who are pregnant or have a baby.

Becoming a young parent can bring both joy and challenges. You are not alone, and support is available.

Call on 0800 1111

Chat online or email via the Childline website

MindMate: Young parents

Information and support for young parents and parents‑to‑be in Leeds.

Includes:

• Emotional wellbeing advice
• Links to local services
• Support during pregnancy and early parenthood

Visit the MindMate website