iTalk is a counselling service provided free to NHS patients aged 16 and over.  They offer a selection of group, individual,  face to face, telephone ior online  counselling plus have lots of useful information on their website. You can self-refer on their website, calling them or emailing them.

Email: info@italk.org.uk

Telephone: 023 8038 3920

Website: https://www.italk.org.uk/

Hampshire Youth Counselling for children and young people started on 1st April 2023. Self-referrals are now open for young people aged 5-17 (or 24 for care leavers or SEND) in Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton. 

Please visit Referral Form - HYA (hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk) to complete the online self-referral. You can complete the referral yourself or if you are a parent/guardian on behalf of a young child or person. Please be aware there is a waiting list. 

Email: enquiries@hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk

Telephone: 02382 147755

Website: http://hampshireyouthaccess.org.uk

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Email: info@rethink.org

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Mind is a national charity providing information and support.  It lobbies to improve public services.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

This information was compiled by Whitewater Health Patient Participation Group.  It brings togther links to a range of relevant organisations, with a particular focus on young people.