We’ve compiled a list of places to get advice and support about issues that affect teens, many of which we have covered in our radio show, Raising Teens.

We have a Facebook group if you want to find a community of support from like-minded parents, experts and young people – join us on the Raising Teens Facebook group.

For specific support:

ADHD
Alcohol & Drugs
Anger
Anxiety
Autism

Bereavement
Body Image / Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Cannabis
Conflict
County Lines

Domestic and Child to Parent Abuse

Eating Disorders
Exams

Family Breakups

LGBTQ+
Loneliness & Social Anxiety

Missing People

Neurodiversity (See Autism and ADHD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Pornography

Resilience

Safety in the city
School Anxiety and Refusal
Self-harm
SEND and schools
Separated Parenting
Sex & Relationships
Sexting
Sleep
Social Media & Devices
Suicide

Teenage Brain
Trauma

University

Vaping and How to Quit

General Support

 The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258
Young Minds’ Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) information including a page to search for local CAMHS support

 NHS Mental Health and wellbeing advice and links to services

The Mix brilliant website offering support for the under 25s.

 Where To Go For for a list of all Brighton and Hove services (11-25 years)  

 Open for Parents East Sussex support for parents of children of all ages 

⭐️ Join our Raising Teens Facebook group for support from parents, teens and experts