18 to 25

Need help now

If you’re in crisis or at breaking point, there are support services you can talk to.

The Market Place

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service provide mental health support and a range of psychological therapies to help people who are struggling with anxiety and depression.

Youth in Mind

Resist or manage the urge to self-harm

The Calm Harm app has been customised for young people in Leeds (aged 12 – 25 years).

It helps you resist or manage the urge to self-harm; it has a number of activities including breathing techniques to help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

MindWell

MindWell is the mental health website for adults in Leeds. It provides quick and easy access to information about services in the city, self-help tools & techniques to help manage common problems and help for what to do in a mental health emergency.

OWL

Offers homelessness prevention services, advice, support and housing to young people, aged 16-25, across Leeds.

Can find a safe place to stay in a crisis, with 24/7 support.

THRU

Single Point of Access (SPA for adults)

If you feel you are in need of urgent care or treatment for a mental health crisis, you can call the adult Single Point of Access (SPA) on 0800 183 1485 (open 24/7, every day)

Survivor Led Crisis Service

Emotional support to people in crisis.

Call 0113 2609328 or text/signal 07922249452 for a referral

OPEN: 6pm – 2am Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun

AGE: 18+

Culturally Diverse Minds

District 29 Therapeutic Community

Free group therapy for 16-25 year-olds who have experienced difficult life events delivered by Northpoint Wellbeing.

Dial House

Support in a crisis

Call 0113 2609328 or text/signal 07922249452 for a referral

OPEN: 6pm – 2am Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat, Sun

AGE: 16+

MindMate Support Team

Well Bean 'hope in a crisis' cafe

A safe space open to all experiencing crisis (16+ years).

Open every evening 6pm – 12am.  Ring or text 07760173476

SilverCloud

Mental health support from a digital well-being platform offering free wellbeing support for issues rising from the COVID-19 pandemic to anyone over 18 in the UK.

Moving on from CAMHS?

Are you turning on and moving on from CAMHS support?

Off to University?

Moving from school to college or university can feel like a massive change. But, we know planning ahead can help – click here for the support services that are available throughout this time.

Hopeline 247

HOPELINE247 is a specialist suicide intervention service staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgemental support, practical advice and information to young people who are worried about how they are feeling.

Thinking of going private?

This leaflet provides information about how to arrange non-NHS, private assessment, treatment or therapy for yourself, a relative or a friend, if you wish to do this.

Doc Ready

If you decide to visit your GP, the ‘Doc Ready’ app (and website) can help you prepare for your appointment.

(Privacy info: Doc Ready doesn’t store anything that they or anyone else can link to you. We recommend you read the full privacy info)

YoungMinds

Young Minds is committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Visit their website for information, advice and support for young people affected by mental health.

Support for young parents

Are you a young parent or soon to be a young parent? If you’re expecting a baby and are struggling with your emotional wellbeing there is support out there.

Drugs and alcohol

Forward Leeds is a drug and alcohol service supporting young people, adults and families.

Aspire

Provides a wide range of care to young people 14 years+ who may be experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

Our Way Leeds

Offers homelessness prevention services, advice, support and housing to young people, aged 16-25, across Leeds.

Can find a safe place to stay in a crisis, with 24/7 support.

Are you caring for someone?

The Young Adult Carer project supports carers between 16 and 25 years old living in Leeds caring for a friend or family member with an illness, disability or addiction