Get support
Need help?
It’s okay to say that you need help. Maybe you’re facing a crisis or you just need a little guidance with your wellbeing or home learning, either way – make sure you reach out. Here you can find the details of organisations who can give you the support you need and additional resources to help you on your journey.
In an emergency
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 999 for police or ambulance.
We've organised these resources into the following categories:
Crisis support (24hr)
Phone, email & website
A free, private and confidential service where you can talk to a counsellor about anything.
Call: 0800 1111
Phone, email & website
If someone at home is hurting you or someone in your family – Freephone 24-hour national domestic abuse helpline.
Call: 0808 2000 247
Phone, email & website
If you’re in distress and need support, you can ring Samaritans for free at any time of the day or night, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123
Phone, email & website
Talk to an expert housing adviser if you’re in urgent need of housing advice.
You should use this line if:
- you have nowhere to sleep, or might be homeless soon,
- you have somewhere to sleep, but nowhere to call home,
- you are/could be at risk of harm.
Call: 0808 800 4444
Phone, email & website
SupportLine is a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Call: 01708 765200
Text service
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. Just text YM to 85258.
Employability
How-to guide
What makes an enterprising person? Use this tool to discover the combinations of skills and qualities that can help you bring about change and succeed on your enterprise journey.
Online courses
Open university Course Level 1-3. Introductions and upskilling.
Online courses
Free to access hundreds of courses with pay to upgrade option for certificates.
Online courses
Taking a course doesn’t have to be costly, and reed.co.uk features a wide range of free courses, including classroom based courses, online courses and distance learning courses.
Online courses
The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA) is an international programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. Through a series of online challenges, you can win career-enhancing badges, unlock new opportunities and, ultimately, gain industry-recognised awards that help you stand out from the crowd.
Finances
Online resource
Government Guidance on:
- Going to work
- Staying at home
- Sick pay
- Furloughed workers
- Claiming benefit
Videos
Show you understand how to manage your money over the course of a month, by choosing between wants, needs and dealing with unexpected payments along the way.
Videos
The youth charity MyBnk runs a weekly financial education livestream for 16-25 year olds.
My Moneycast is a 30 minute show focusing on personal finance news and features explainers, special guests and Q&As. It aims to bring money to life for young adults in a fun and engaging way whilst tackling some of the big issues effecting their income, benefits, housing and employment.
Online courses
Open university Course Level 1-3: Introductions and upskilling in money management and business.
Ready to get your game on? Test your money skills and give your brain a workout with these fun and educational games.
Online resource
In this money guide, you’ll learn to earn, save, budget, spend, borrow, protect and give.
Mental Health
App
This app is an excellent source of information, activities and tracking exercises for anyone who is suffering with anxiety.
App
Learn relaxation methods and tools to reduce stress and worry.
Online resource
Information and support if you are a young person dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Email: hopeagain@cruse.org.uk
Free phone helpline: 0808 808 1677 – open Monday-Friday, 9:30am – 5:00pm.
App
You can anonymously get advice from experts or other teenagers going through similar experiences in areas such as mental health, self-harming, relationships and friendships.
Phone, email and website
If you’re in distress and need support, you can ring Samaritans for free at any time of the day or night, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123
Text service
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. Just text YM to 85258.
Physical Health
Videos
Move live with the nation as they follow Joe Wicks daily workouts on Youtube.
Videos
Maddie Lymburner’s Youtube channel is dedicated to at-home fitness. All her workouts are under 30 minutes and require little to no equipment.
NTC provide you with free home workouts, nutrition advice and expert help.
Use this app to reduce your worries, feel more confident, and get the support and health advice you need at what can be a challenging time for any student.
Videos
Revision
Audio books
Free Audio books on many different topics.
Educational activities
Daily lessons and activities to continue subject learning.
Online revision tools
Get Revising has been created to help students learn. Its aim is to involve students actively in their own learning and to provide an outlet for their creativity and helpfulness. It does this by providing interactive tools to plan revision and make revision notes. It also provides a resource bank where notes and resources can be shared. Get Revising is completely free to use for schools and individual students.
Online activities and resources
List of online education resources for home education, wellbeing and SEN.
Videos
Engaging educational videos.
Wellbeing
Online resources
Wellbeing Pack for managing the effects of COVID-19 and the UK lockdown.
Lots of different well-being tips and a 30-day self-care calendar.
For Parents
Online resource
Book for child friendly explaining of Coronavirus with easy to understand words and pictures.
Helpline
An organisation providing immediate help from volunteer parent support workers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Online resource
Government guidance on free school meal provision during school closures.
Online activities and resources
List of online education resources for home education, wellbeing and SEN.
Online resources
Receive community support if you find yourself in a vulnerable condition.
Online resource
Home learning advice direct from qualified teachers and parenting & education experts.