Additional information
There is a wide range of additional information available online to help children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals to look after their own emotional well-being and that of the children and young people they support.
Below is a selection of some of these websites -
HeadStart Hull
HeadStart Hull YouTube channel includes films and videos about children and young people’s mental health and emotional well-being.
Films have been made by, or chosen by, children and young people.
Operoo (previously Care Monkey)
Operoo was developed and designed with young people in Hull. It provides advice and support on common issues such as bullying in a safe digital environment. It has -
- advice
- articles
- top tips
- videos
- facilities to report issues in a safe environment
YoungMinds - Mental Health Charity for Children and Young People
YoungMinds offers information for young people on emotional wellbeing and mental health for young people and parents. It has an online chat function and also has a parents helpline -
- telephone - 08008 025 544
Bullying advice - Family Lives
Bullying advice UK offers advice and support to anyone affected by bullying. It has an online chat function and a helpline -
- telephone - 08088 002 222
The UK's eating disorder charity
Beat provides support to help young people beat their eating disorders. It has an online chat function and helpline -
- telephone - 08088 010 711
The NSHN forum
National Self Harm Network aims to support, empower and educate people about self-harm. It has an online forum.
Honest information about drugs - FRANK
Frank offers friendly, confidential advice about drugs. It has an online chat function and helpline -
- telephone - 03001 236 600
Childline
Childline can be contacted about anything. It has an online chat function and a helpline -
- telephone - 0800 1111
Samaritans
The Samaritans offer a safe place to talk, anytime you like, in your own way -
- telephone - 116 123
- email - jo@samaritans.org
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention
Papyrus prevention of suicide in young people. They have a helpline called Hopeline -
- telephone - 08000 684 141
SEED - Eating Disorders Support Service
SEED offer support services to people affected by eating disorders in Hull and East Riding.