We know that the Christmas Break can be a wonderful time for many people.  But it can also be a difficult time for young people (and their families or carers) for a number of reasons. 

You can find top tips for helping secondary-age children take care of themselves and look after their mental health by clicking here.  

Below, you can find services available for young people during the Christmas period if they need someone to talk to about how they are feeling.  All are free to access and some provide a skilled professional to talk to 24/7.

Kooth

• Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.

• Chat 1-2-1 with a counsellor online.

• Access to tips on staying well.

• https://www.kooth.com/

 

Childline

• Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.

• Phone 0800 1111 (24 hours).

• Chat 1-2-1 with a counsellor online

• https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

 

Off The Record

• Support for Young people ages 11-25 in Croydon Merton & Sutton

• Winter Holidays Support Line - 020 8175 6776 open everyday between 24th December - 3rd January, 3pm - 6pm

• Information about support available outside these times - https://www.talkofftherecord.org/sutton/