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Resources for: Suicide and Age 5-11

Suicide is the act of intentionally taking your own life. Not all people thinking about suicide actually want to die; instead, they may want a way to escape from the pain they’re feeling or the circumstances they’re facing. Someone thinking of suicide might feel this way all of the time, some of the time, or may only have thoughts of suicide every now and then. Reference

Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone. You can call Samaritans free, any time, from any phone, on 116123.

Find out what happens when you phone the Samaritans here

21. BRAVE

Brave

BRAVE Online is a free, fun programme that helps kids and teens (ages 3–17) learn how to manage worries and feel less anxious. You go through 10 easy online sessions with cool activities that teach you how to relax, think positively, and handle tricky feelings. Plus, there’s friendly support from a therapist by email to help you along the way! And there’s help for parents too.

Web: www.brave-online.com/

Website Online National Free
32. Childline No Text

Childline

Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people under 19 in the UK. Whether you're feeling happy, sad, confused, or worried, you can talk to a trained counsellor anytime day or night by calling, chatting online, or sending an email. They can help with anything, from bullying and family problems to mental health and self-harm. You can also use tools like the Mood Journal, Calm Zone, and message boards to express yourself and find support.

 

Helpline number: 0800 11 11

Web: www.childline.org.uk

Helpline Online Telephone National Free
43. Crisis Counselling

Crisis Counselling (Erskine Counselling)

Crisis Counselling offers free counselling therapy to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.

Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Web: www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/

Services & somewhere to go School Referral Local Free
86. Lifelink No Text

Lifelink

A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life. 

Web: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/

Services & somewhere to go School Referral Local Free
199. 200. Young Minds

Young Minds

 

For young people who are struggling or just need someone to turn to. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, low or overwhelmed, it offers real advice, relatable stories and support to help you understand what’s going on and find ways to cope. It’s also a place where your voice matters – you can connect with others, share your experiences and be part of a movement making mental health better for young people everywhere.

 

Web: www.youngminds.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
Tapsos

TapSOS app

A free, non-verbal emergency app for the UK. It lets people who can’t or shouldn’t speak, such as those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or in unsafe situations quickly contact the four emergency services (police, ambulance, fire, coastguard). You tap icons to send your location and medical information directly to 999 call handlers via SMS.

Web: https://tapsos.com/

App Online National Free
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The Nook

The Nook is a welcoming, walk‑in mental health hub in Glasgow offering free, stigma‑free support, resources, wellbeing activities and therapeutic sessions for young people aged 10+, adults and families. No referral or appointment is needed.

 

Web: https://www.samh.org.uk/about-us/the-nook

Services & somewhere to go Self referral Local Free