Resources for Young People

1. LAMBETH CAMHS provides the widest range of services in the UK for people with mental health problems or an addiction to drugs or alcohol. They provide treatment and care for adults and older people living in south London, specialist child and adolescent mental health services and specialist services for people from across the country.
2. CHATHEALTH is a confidential messaging advice service for young people attending school or living in Lambeth and Southwark who are aged 11-19 years. You can confidentially ask a nurse for help or advice via text about a range of issues including: health conditions, bullying, self-harm, stress and anxiety, sexual health, relationships and more. To view their information sheet, please click here.
3. YOUNG MINDS are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. They offer support to both young people and parents/carers on a range of mental health issues.
4. THE WELL CENTRE aims to provide a holistic service offering a whole range of support from physical and emotional wellbeing through to practical issues.
5. ALUMINA is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox.
6. BEAT is the UK's eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Beat offers information and support on different kinds of eating disorders, and for bother sufferers and those who care for them.
7. YOUNG CARERS TRUST is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
8. THINK U KNOW offers advice, information and support regaring online safety for parents/carers and children of all age groups.
9. IMKAAN are the only UK-based, umbrella women's organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and Minoritised women and girls i.e. women which are defined in policy terms as Black and 'Minority Ethnic' (BME). 
10. RAPE CRISIS is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales., and raise awareness and understanding of sexual violence and abuse in all its forms. They offer a safe place to talk and seek advice regarding rape and sexual assault.
11. THE HIDEOUT, created by Women's Aid, is a space to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you.
12. METRO is a leading equality and diversity charity, providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East. They provide regular free and confidential youth support groups for LGBT+ young people aged 16-25.
13. GALOP offers helplines open to anyone LGBT+ in the UK, as well as friends, family members, and professionals who may be concerned about an LGBT+ person who is facing abuse.