I Need Help Now

Work through the following steps to help you recognise what you need

Step 1: Emergency

Are you in danger right now? Are you worried about your safety or seriously hurt?

If emergency medical help is needed, for example if there has been a recent overdose, dangerous self-harm, accident or injury – call 999 or go to the Accident and Emergency department (A&E) at a hospital.

Step 2: Speak to an adult you can trust

If you are worried about how you are feeling or how you are coping with life right now speak to an adult you can trust.

If you find this difficult you may want to speak to a good friend and do this together.

Some schools in Kent have Education Wellbeing Practitioners in Schools or school counselling services . Speak to a member of staff in school that you feel safe with and ask what may be available to you in or out of school.

If you live in Kent you can chat with a fully trained counsellor online 365 days a year on www.kooth.com.

You can also chat to a counsellor 1-2-1 online on Childline.

Step 3: Get support via texting

ChatHealth is a confidential texting service for young people aged 11-19. It is run by the school health service and you can message about anything related to your physical and mental health. If you need help text 07520 618850. You don’t have to be in school to use this service.