Mental Health Resources for Young People

The team at No5 have collated useful resources with young people in mind but helpful to anyone to keep mentally fit.

You will find No5 factsheets covering key topics often raised by young people and which we cover in our workshops in schools. We are constantly reviewing the content on this page especially during coronavirus.

No5 Mental Health Factsheets and Activities

These factsheets and activities are free to download. Simple click which interest you and you will receive a pdf with our compliments.

Latest Insights and News

Please don’t forget to visit our blog. You’ll find news, topical articles, events and stories.

The Impact of COVID-19 as told by our Young Ambassadors. You can download the report here.

Other websites

We’ve compiled a range of external websites and digital guides all in one place. In addition, these resources are compiled into sections, visit our useful links page.

Crisis Support Helplines

Young Minds
Free 24/7 crisis messenger answered – Text YM to 85258

Childline
One-to-one online chat with a counsellor, visit the Childline website.

The Mix (for under 25s)
Free phone line open between 4 and 11pm – 08088084994
24/7 crisis messenger – Text THEMIX to 85258

Papyrus (Suicidal thoughts)
Call 0800 068 4141, text 07860039967 or visit their website to see loads of resources and things to try.

Samaritans
24/7 phone line (116 123) or email Jo.

CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Helpline open 5pm – midnight – 0800585858
Webchat available 5pm – midnight. Visit their website.

Ask Our Young Ambassadors

Our Young Ambassadors have received counselling and support from No5 and in they want to help other young people so they have offered to share their experiences via video. These currently cover anxiety, self-harm and loneliness, which is a group video. We hope you find them helpful. You can find more on our YouTube channel.

Coronavirus Support

NHS 111
Coronavirus information – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Mix
Article: Help I’m worried about coronavirus

Young Minds
Article: What to do if you are anxious about coronavirus

Department for Education
Helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline: 0800 046 8687 or email

Parents and Caregivers

Although No5 is a service for young people, we understand that sometimes it is helpful for other people involved with them to get support too.

Young people

No5 is Reading’s service for young people dedicated to providing free confidential counselling and emotional support to anyone between the ages of 11 and 25.

Training

We are constantly developing new training and professional development programs to meet the needs of counsellors wishing to work with young people.