YoungMinds Parents Helpline

If you are worried about a child or young person's mental health, you can email a trained adviser at parents@youngminds.org.uk. They can offer emotional support and point you to other services.

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Free, for the parent or main carer of someone aged 25 or under. The phone line and webchat are paused for now: the service is email only, and replies take 3 to 5 working days. If a child is in danger now, call 999.

Hours
Email only for now: replies within 3 to 5 working days
Coverage
UK-wide
Languages
English
Best for
Parents
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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We list this organization because it is a national service for the need on this page. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 10, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

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