Posted on: 7 August 2025
Going back to school after Summer or starting a new school can bring changes 
to routine, feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Whether you're a young person navigating this or a parent/carer supporting your child, this page signposts you to tips, resources and other useful websites that can support your mental health and wellbeing.
If you need support now, here’s what to do:
- If you are in immediate danger: call 999
- If you have an urgent need, call our crisis line on 0800 915 4644. It's open 24/7. You can also call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
Self help tools & resources
A range of resources, strategies, and tools developed by professionals can be found in our resources section. Resources on self care, anxiety, depression and much more are available, with links through to other useful websites.
Online support
If you need support with life’s ups and downs outside of your regular support system, try Kooth which offers a free, safe, anonymous online support (kooth.com) or Chat Health which offers confidential text support with a qualified nurse (chathealth.nhs.uk).
Workshops and groups
We offer free workshops and groups for children, young people, and families - no request for support or diagnosis needed. More information on our Early Support pages.
CYP Havens
The Children Young People (CYP) Havens are a welcoming space for 10 to 18 year olds to talk about worries and mental health in confidence. Provided by Surrey County Council.
Out of hours advice line
A free out-of-hours phone line provides advice to parents and carers who are struggling with behaviours or difficulties which could be related to neurodevelopmental need, such as autism or ADHD.
Our skilled and friendly advisers will talk carers and families through ways of calming down difficult situations and remind them of their coping strategies.
It runs from 5pm until 11pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Please call 0300 222 5755
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