CAMHS Mental Health Helpline

If you feel you need urgent (non-emergency) mental health support and would like to talk to someone, you can contact the CAMHS Mental Health Helpline - 0800 023 2133

Monday-Friday 5pm-11pm, Weekends & Bank Holidays 9am-11pm. Between 11pm-9am please contact NHS 111, option 2, to access mental health crisis support.

In an emergency: If you or someone else has seriously injured themselves, taken an overdose or are on the point of doing so, call 999 or go directly to A&E.

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Caring

What is a Young Carer? 

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under whose life is affected by caring for at least one family member, over and above just ‘helping out’. These might be for a range of reasons including because of:

  • Disability
  • Illness
  • Mental health problem
  • Drug and alcohol-related issues

Young carers can provide both practical support, possibly by cooking, cleaning, shopping, or providing personal care and medication, and emotional support.

Help for Young Carers

Young carers may find it rewarding to support the members of their family whom they care for but if you are a young carer you have the right to be looked after and supported.

If you feel like your caring responsibilities are getting too much and they are having an impact on your health then you need to talk to a trusted adult for support. You could talk to a teacher, school nurse or your GP.

Other local organisations can offer you support and advice as a young carer, find out more about them by following the links below.

Helpful Resources

Local support for Young Carers

Advice and support for Young Carers in Wiltshire.

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