In 2026, we will celebrate 75 years of the Southbank Centre. And at the heart of this celebration will be young people, their experiences and their voices. Drawing on this moment, and our long term commitment to young people, particularly in Lambeth and Southwark, we’re launching a new Arts & ...

Information and support resources supplied by the BBC for issues covered in recent programmes. If you or someone you know has been affected by any issues raised in recent programmes broadcast by the BBC, you can explore the Action Line page to find relevant support and guidance.    Organisations o...

Specialist one to one practical and advocay support for women and girls (14 years +) affected by any form of gender based violence and abuse .    Advice Casework provides support on a range of issues , such as emotional well-being and mental health , problems with housing , managing finances and be...

Weekly Girls Groups across Islington 121 Mentoring available SIS Project Therapist Girls-only Trips & Residentials

Are you a young person living in the London area?   Are you looking for mental health support?   Stop.Breathe.Think gives eligible young people aged 8-21 access to free 1-1 counselling sessions. First and foremost, we provide counselling for young people who would otherwise be unable to afford ...

Britain has a deep social mobility problem. We are working to change this. Future First’s purpose is clear and simple: a world where a young person’s start in life does not limit their future. Our mission? We want to see every state school and college in the UK, and every state school pupil, support...

Body & Soul is an innovative charity that uses a comprehensive, community-based and trauma informed approach to address the life-threatening effects of childhood adversity in people of all ages. Our approach is evidence based and informs all that we do. We take a systemic and humanistic approach...

Sometimes the world can overwhelm us ... Students Against Depression provides you with a calm environment and the resources to help you find a way forward - a website offering advice, information and guidance to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking. A website by students, for...

 Free online Self-harm support for 11-19's Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 14 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of th...

Welcome to RecoverYourLife: One of the biggest and best Self-Harm Support Communities on the internet. Although we are known for helping people suffering with Self Harm, we also welcome and support people with other issues such as Eating Disorders, Mental Health problems, those dealing with Abuse, an...

Helping you understand Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Information plays an important role in helping people understand and come to terms with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We’re here to educate, offer hope and support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everythin...

The aims of this forum are to: Support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Support and provide information for family and carers of individuals who self harm Raise awareness of the needs of people who self harm, dispel myths and combat discrim...

Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together MindEd is a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults. Are you a parent or carer who is concenred about the mental health of your child or teenager? D...

Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance to help. Many people feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home. Our free FamilyLine service tackles these issues in a new and innovative way by using a netwo...

Persevering: Grief As Told By Young People: a new podcast which has been recently created by 16-20 year olds as part of the Let's Talk About Loss youth board. This podcast is an authentic conversation looking at different aspects of bereavement and what it's like to lose someone at a young age. Epis...

Boy's Group for young men (male identifying) aged 11-16. Have you ever wanted a safe and welcoming space to discuss and debate curent issue? To gain support? To explore Identity? To try new things? Boys Group offers an hour a week  (tuesday 6{30-7{30pm) to spend time for your peers, with a focus on...

Brandon Centre offers a comfortable, welcoming, and non-institutional setting for young people aged 16 to 24 to access mental health services. Our self-referral system means that all young people can access the free and confidential care and support provided by our friendly and highly skilled team. ...

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. The app is also available to use in Polish, Punjabi and Urdu. For more information, please see details and advice about using th...

Want to overcome anxiety? Download the free Clear Fear app

Sending a nude can be risky. If you’ve been sexting and something’s gone wrong, we’ve got advice to help. On our website Coping with pressure to send nudes Is sexting legal? Block and report bullying or sexting Can I ask someone for a nude? And more 5 facts about sexting Images sent on s...

Antistress – relaxation toys: When you need relaxation, diversion or just a moment of distraction enjoy this collection of toys: hear the sound of a bamboo chime, play with wooden boxes, swipe gently your finger in the water, tap buttons, draw with chalks and so on! Are you waiting for something and...

An app to help autistic people understand and self-manage anxiety

Free mindfulness app. Practice your daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device. Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. We suggest 10 minutes a day.  What are you waiting for? 

Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law. The organisation, founded in 1967, is an independent and registered charity. Through our services the team provides free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use...

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972. We are a membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all. Ten percent of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it is still often poorly understood. With the right support...

We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. We’re here for everyone affected by blood cancer, whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, ...

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a youth and community development charity. We support young people (aged 10-25), to tackle the inequalities they face.   We create opportunities and pathways for young people to achieve their potential, through sports, media, arts and education.  Through our work, we...

Our mission is to empower adult victims and survivors, helping them to transform their lives and reach their full potential holistically through changes in mindset, nutrition, fitness and stress management.     Often the trauma experience as a result of adverse childhood experiences leaves a lasting...

Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity based in London SE1 for over 130 years that aims to create and provide community services and support. Whether you want to learn new skills or to have fun and make friends, we have something to suit you. All of our work is guided by five aims: Suppor...

When you are affected by cancer, getting the right kind of information and support, at the right time, is essential. Our Macmillan Cancer Information and Support team at Queen’s Hospital provides a confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer. We can help people who: require informa...