Mental health support services for children and young people

If you are in Northamptonshire, you can contact these services: 

Live chat

Talk to CAMHS Live - Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm. They are here to listen, support you and help you find the right advice when you need it.

Text a school nurse

For friendly, helpful advice. This service is designed for 11 to 19-year-olds.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
• Telephone: 07507 329 600

Phone

The consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055.

CHAT Youth Counselling

A confidential youth counselling service offered free to young people aged from 9 to 25 years in the North East Northamptonshire area.

For more information, call 01832 274422 or email [email protected].

Find out more about the CHAT Youth Counselling service.

Counselling by The Mix

A support service for young people to talk about any issue troubling them.

Please contact via:

• Telephone: 0808 808 4994
• Live chat: 1-2-1 between 4pm and 11pm from Monday to Saturday

Alternatively, you can email via the The Mix website and will get a response within 24 hours.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Drop Ins by The Lowdown

Formerly known as ‘Espresso Yourself Wellbeing Café’, this service provides mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 8 to 18 years old and their parents/carers.

Please drop in to talk to a mental health professional in a safe space.

Check out the dates, times and locations for drop-in sessions.

ServiceSix

A charity committed to changing lives and creating futures for disadvantaged children, young people and their families.

Call the Service Hub team on 01933 277520 or email [email protected].

Visit the ServiceSix website for more information about the available services.

Time2Talk

A counselling service for young people in the Daventry District and South Northamptonshire, offering a range of free services. The counselling service is by appointment only and is available for young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years, and up to 25 years with a special education need.

Find out more about Time2Talk.

The Lowdown

A mental health support service for anyone aged between 8 and 25 years who lives in the NN1-NN7 postcode area.  

The Lowdown have a range of services, including:  

• counselling - talking therapy can help you find ways to manage and improve your mental health  
• drop-in sessions - get information, support and advice about a range of topics including wellbeing and sexual health  
• LGBTQ+ groups - a safe space to explore who you are, meet new friends and find support  
• Mindspace - a wellbeing group for creativity, self-care and mindfulness  
• RE:Start - supports young people between 16 and 25 years old who need additional support navigating mental health services
• YAB - an opportunity to improve services for local young people by sharing your voice  
• youth groups - a chance to meet new people, connect, have fun and socialise  

You can fill out an online referral form and can be self-referred.

Find out more about The Lowdown service.

NGAGE with Aquarius

An early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10 to 25 years in Northamptonshire. The service offers free and confidential information, education, advice and support in relation to drug and alcohol use.

Visit the Aquarius website for more information about this service.

CAMHS Phoneline

A consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals.

Call 0800 170 7055 between 9am and 7pm from Monday to Friday. Find out more about the CAMHS Phoneline.

Children's CTPLD

A service for children and young people aged up to 18 years, and their parents or carers, who require specialist learning disability healthcare services.

If you would like to discuss referring a child, please contact the Admin Hub on 0800 170 7055 or email [email protected].

Find out more about the Children's CTPLD service.

Children and Young People ADHD and ASD Service

A service for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years, offering full diagnostic assessment and post-diagnostic support for ADHD, ASD and Asperger's Syndrome.

If you would like to discuss referring a child, please contact the Admin Hub on 0800 170 7055.

Find out more about the CYP ADHD and ASD Service.

Children's SALT

A service that supports children who have speech, language and communication difficulties, helping them to achieve clear and fluent speech and understand spoken language.

Find out more about the Children's SALT service.

Community Paediatrics

A service for children up to the age of 18 years, for concerns about developmental delay, neuro-disability, or other complex health needs. This support is available for the north of Northamptonshire.

Find out more about the Community Paediatrics service.

Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

A service that offers a residential respite facility for children with disabilities, who have either a diagnosis of autism, complex health needs and/or complex behaviour. There are two locations in the county, giving parents and carers the opportunity to recharge their batteries knowing their child is in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment.

Find out more about the Short Breaks service.

Children and Young People Community Eating Disorder Service

A community specialist eating disorder service offering countywide treatment to children and young people up the age of 18 years. The service offers a wide range of evidence-based interventions.

Find out more about the CYP Community Eating Disorder Service.

EACH Helpline

Call 0808 1000 143 (open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4:30pm) for free and confidential reporting of homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying for children and young people up to 18 years old. This service can signpost you to the most relevant agency in your area.

The Lowdown

Various LGBTQA+ groups run by The Lowdown.

0 to 19 Services

A service that provides the Healthy Child Programme, a planned series of interventions for children and families from birth to age 19 years to support healthy growth and development, alongside a range of short term interventions to support babies, children, young people and families across a range of common childhood needs like: toileting and continence; sleep; emotional and behavioural regulation; family relationships; emotional wellbeing; nutrition and healthy weight; sexual health.

If you would like to discuss referring a child, please contact the Admin Hub on 0800 170 7055, open 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.

Find out more about the Children's 0 to 19 Services.

Community Children's Nursing

A service where nursing teams support children up to the age of 18 years, and their families, manage acute and long-term illnesses.

Find out more about the Community Children's Nursing service.

Action for Happiness

Helping children and young people build emotional resilience and find happiness in everyday life is at the heart of what Action for Happiness do. Through the 10 Keys to Happier Living, daily actions, and engaging resources, they offer practical ways for young people to manage stress, boost wellbeing, and develop healthy habits for life.

From Happiness Clubs in schools to free online tools like the 10 Days of Happiness Coaching Program, the evidence-based approach supports young people to thrive. Whether you're a young person, parent, teacher, or youth worker, explore these resources and take small steps towards a happier, healthier future for the next generation.  

Find out more about Action for Happiness.

HarmLESS

A resource for those who have contact with young people who are self-harming. It is designed to help you talk about self-harm with a young person so that you can decide what support might be helpful.

Visit the harmLESS NHS website to find out more about this guide.

LightBulb Mental Wellness for Schools Programme

A School Mental Wellness Programme for primary and secondary schools, developed by St Andrew's Healthcare. The non-profit programme provides a ready made framework for schools to help young people improve their mental health.

Find out more about the LightBulb Programme.

Sexual Health Service

A service for integrated sexual health and HIV in Northamptonshire.

If you are under 19 years and would like advice, call:

• 0300 027 4100 for the north of the county
• 0300 027 0110 for the west of the county

Opening hours vary.

Find out more about the Sexual Health Service.

The Lowdown

A mental health charity that provide free and confidential emotional wellbeing, counselling, LGBTQ and sexual health support services for those aged 11 to 25 years.

Find out more about The Lowdown.