Havant & East Hants charity, Mind launched free crisis line for children and young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Telephone and email support service is available for children and young people aged 11 – 17 years old in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; who are experiencing mental health crisis.
The crisis line services can provide:
-Immediate access to safe & confidential one to one emotional support via freephone
-Crisis de-escalation
-Self-harm/suicide safety planning
-Advice for healthy coping skills & resources such as CBT/DBT skills,
-mindfulness, relaxation, self-care, positive mental health
-Signposting for both young people & parents
Maria said “This is a fantastic service for children, young people who are experiencing mental health crisis. Parents too can get advice, it is so important to know that support is available and I urge anyone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis to get in touch.”
Through the crisis line callers will have immediate access to:
•One to one confidential, emotional support
•Advice on healthy coping skills and resources
•Signposting to useful apps and websites
If you would like to access the Hampshire and IOW CYP Crisis Line please call: 0300 303 1590
Is available for any young person 11-17 years old living within/residence of Hampshire County Council & Isle of Wight Council (excl. Portsmouth and Southampton)
Freephone: 0300 303 1590 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3 - 8:30pm
Email Address: cypcrisisline@easthantsmind.org (contactable for professionals and young people)