Resources for under 21s, parents, carers and professionals

Here are some useful websites, helplines and apps for under 21s and the people who support them.

General

The Mix
Support for under 25s on all issues important to young people, including relationships, sex, porn, your body, money, crime, study and lifestyle.
Mind Hub
Information on emotional health and wellbeing, drugs, relationships and more, created by young people for young people.
ChildLine
Help and advice about a wide range of issues, for anyone aged 18 or under. Open all day every day. Call 0800 1111.
Rise Above
A website with advice on relationships, self-esteem, mental health and more.

Childnet
Advice and information about staying safe online.
Netaware
Information for parents wanting to help their children stay safe online.
ThinkYouKnow
Information, advice and support for staying safe online – for young people, parents/carers and professionals.

Brook
Sexual health advice and information for young people.
NHS Choices
Contraception advice for young people.
Pace
Information and support for parents and professionals of young people who are being sexually exploited.
Bish UK
A guide to sex, love, relationships, porn and more for everyone over 14.

Young Minds
Mental health support for young people.
Students against depression
Information and help for anyone experiencing depression.
Calm Harm
Help for anyone struggling with the urge to self-harm.
WellMind
Free NHS mental health and wellbeing app designed to help you with stress, anxiety and depression.

National Youth Advocacy Service
Information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to young people up to 25.
Youth Justice Legal Centre
Expert advice on children's rights.
Just4Kids Law
Information, support and advocacy for young people who find themselves in trouble with the law or those involved in the criminal justice system.

Centrepoint
Support for young people affected by homelessness.
The Hideout
Support if you're affected by domestic abuse.
Coram Voice
Information, support and advocacy for looked after children and young people.
Tootoot
Safeguarding app for professionals.
Carers Trust
Advice for young carers.
Hope Again
Information and support for young people dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Bullying UK
Advice and support for parents/carers dealing with their child bullying.
Let's Talk About It
Information advice and practical guidance if you’re worried about radicalisation or extremism.