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Use this page to help youfind support in Leeds. If you’re in full time education, your school or college is often the best place to start.

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If you’re in crisis or at breaking point, there are support services you can talk to.

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MindMate SPA

Leeds MindMate SPA (Single Point of Access) works with local services to find the right support for children and young people who have a Leeds GP. Up to your 18th birthday you (or your parent) can contact the SPA to ask for help.

Refer yourself through SPA Call 03005550324

Time for Young People

Supports 11-18 years olds with wellbeing and mental health.

  • face to face drop-in support in community spaces across Leeds Monday to Saturday.
  • online support – text ‘online’ to 07521430546

Register online or email timeleeds@childrenssociety.org.uk

 

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Northpoint

Free group therapy for 16-25 year-olds who have experienced difficult life events delivered by Northpoint Wellbeing

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MindMate Support Team

Offering early emotional wellbeing support for young people up to 18 years old in education settings across Leeds.

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Teen Connect

Teen Connect is a freephone helpline for Leeds based, 11-18 year olds who are in crisis.

OPEN: Mon-Fri 3.30pm–2.00am, Sat-Sun 6.00pm–2.00am

Call, go online for support or send a text to 07984436680

Teen Connect Call 0808 800 1212

The Market Place

  • Trauma informed Counselling and Youth Worker-led Drop-in support for 11-25 year olds.
  • Counselling (inc bereavement counselling) offered Tuesday to Friday 3pm-6pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm.
  • Drop-in open Wednesday-Friday 3pm-6pm (last support session is 5:30pm and ends at 6pm). Just turn up

Requests for counselling and appointments can be booked via our website.

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Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service provide mental health support and a range of therapies to help people who are struggling with anxiety and depression.

AGE: 17+

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service

Kooth

Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform open to young people in Leeds.

AGE: 10-18

Kooth

Safe Zone

Crisis support by phone, online and face to face. Call the number below or Text 07593 20529367 from 4pm to make a referral.

OPEN: Wednesday and Thursday 4pm – 10pm.

AGE: 11-17

Safe Zone Call 0113 8198189 

CAMHS Crisis Call Helpline

Leeds CAMHS Crisis Call is a helpline for Leeds based under 18s who want to talk about their mental health.  We also welcome calls from concerned families and professionals seeking advice for young people.

Call 0800 953 0505. We are open between 8am and 8pm 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Here For You

Out of hours support in a safe space (for those aged 16+).

OPEN: Every night 6pm – midnight

AGE: 16+

Here For You

Youth in Mind

Support for young people from year 6 to age 25 who are struggling with their mental health due to the impact of very difficult, frightening or distressing experiences or trauma. All staff have personal experience of trauma. Available in person, online, by phone or WhatsApp.
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Dial House

Support in a crisis

Call 0113 2609328 or text/ signal 07922249452 for a referral

OPEN: 6pm – 2am Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun

AGE: 16+

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Helplines and other support

Chat Health

Text Chat Health 07520619750 for confidential health advice.

You will receive real time advice between 8.30am – 4.30pm Mon- Fri.

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Doc Ready

If you decide to visit your GP, the ‘Doc Ready’ app (and website) can help you prepare for your appointment.

(Privacy info: Doc Ready doesn’t store anything that they or anyone else can link to you. We recommend you read the full privacy info)

Doc Ready

YoungMinds

Young Minds is committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Visit their website for information, advice and support for young people affected by mental health.

Visit YoungMinds

Hopeline 247

HOPELINE247 is a specialist suicide intervention service staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgemental support, practical advice and information to young people who are worried about how they are feeling.

Hopeline Call 08000684141

Thinking of going private?

This leaflet provides information about how to arrange non-NHS, private assessment, treatment or therapy for yourself, a relative or a friend, if you wish to do this.

PDF about private therapy

Drugs and alcohol

Forward Leeds is an alcohol and drug service for young people Leeds. They offer a range of confidential services and are open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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Support for young parents

Are you a young parent or soon to be a young parent? If you’re expecting a baby and are struggling with your emotional wellbeing there is support out there.

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Our Way Leeds

OWL offers homelessness prevention services, advice, support and housing to young people, aged 16-25, across Leeds.

Can find a safe place to stay in a crisis, with 24/7 support.

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The Mix

Offers free information and support for young people in the UK. You can use this service to get advice about relationships, drugs, and mental health.

The Mix Call 08088084994