Youth Counselling Advice

If you are a child or young person experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress or other emotional difficulties, support is available.

Where to Get Help

Your GP Practice
Speak to your GP for advice and support. We can refer you to appropriate services if needed.

Barking & Dagenham CAMHS
Specialist mental health support for children and young people under 18.
Tel: 0300 555 1035
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/barking-and-dagenham-camhs/

School Mental Health Support
Some schools and colleges have Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Speak to your school or college to find out what support is available.

Urgent Mental Health Support
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (option 2) for urgent mental health support.

If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999.

NHS – Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/children-young-people-mental-health-services-cypmhs/

Page last reviewed: 11 August 2026
Page created: 07 May 2020