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Our big idea is to be the first point of contact for all under 25s, ensuring they receive the information and support needed to thrive. Our free, confidential and multi-issue helpline is vital to achieve this. We are unable to meet the growing demand for helpline support that we are experiencing.
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Situation
Young people (YP) today are perhaps the first generation worse off in physical and emotional terms than their parents, facing an enormous amount of issues: pressure to perform at school, spiralling university costs, a lack of jobs and housing. Such challenges lie at the core of an extraordinary rise in mental health issues for YP so that 300,000 children and YP suffer from anxiety disorders (RCPSych). Mental health underpins nearly every issue we address and our helpline offers essential support
Solution
YP are coming to us with more diverse and complex issues than ever before which are arising at younger ages. Available from 11am-11pm 365 days a year, our helpline provides a lifeline for many YP who don’t know where to even begin to get help. 40% of YP contacting us are reaching out for the first time. YP have the option to contact us via phone, webchat, text & email, whatever suits them best. We know that we can provide the information and support they need, and have a proven model that work