Support for children & young people

Helplines

The Oxford Health NHS Trust launched a new 24/7 helpline to talk about issues surrounding or affecting your mental health, so as to take pressure off 111. Instead, call 01865 904998.

You may access the Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service online. This service is provided by the NHS. You may also contact them:

You may also contact Childline, a free, private, and confidential service where you can talk about anything, either online or on the phone, by calling 0800 1111.

Specialised charities & organisations

Young Minds provide lots of advice and help on mental health & wellbeing.

Aquarius offer a free and non-judgmental support service to young people aged 8-19* and living in Oxfordshire. Their support can be accessed by any young person who:

  • is at high risk of using drugs/alcohol, or

  • is already using drugs/alcohol, or

  • is affected by a parent, carers or close family members drug/alcohol use.

Check Aquarius’ Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service during Covid-19.

For more information on organisations providing support for children and young people in Oxfordshire please get in touch with Oxfordshire Youth.