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Mental health – Children and teens

If you are feeling suicidal, call the practice on 0141 6443511 or call 111 (out of hours).

Local services

Healthier Minds (8-18yrs) – Self-referral

East Renfrewshire’s service supporting young people’s mental health. You can self-refer for support.

Website
Information for Children and Young People (glowscotland.org.uk)

Other resources

  • Togetherall

    Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. It is a clinically managed, online community, moderated 24/7 by mental health practitioners.

    People can interact with each other, work through modules and read articles. Patients aged 16-25 in East Renfrewshire are eligible to use. Patients can register at www.togetherall.com.

    Please select “Join Our Community” and then “My Area is Registered” and then enter your postcode and details.

  • CAMHS resources

    An excellent selection of support for a broad range of mental health difficulties.

    Website
    CAMHS Resources (camhs-resources.co.uk)

  • National Bullying Helpline

    Help and advice for children and young people affected by bullying.

    Phone (free)
    0300 323 0169

    Website
    Help and Advice for Children affected by bullying (nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk)

  • Alumina – free self harm support course

    Free online support for young people aged 10-17 struggling with self harm. Course takes 7 weeks and is delivered online.

    Website
    Alumina | Selfharm

  • Calm Harm

    Free app available on Android and IOS to help resist or manage the urge to self harm. Designed for young people over the age of 13.

    Website
    Home – Calm Harm App (stem4.org.uk)

Page published: 5 September 2024
Last updated: 16 January 2025