London And Barnet Support services for Teens
Navigating adolescence can be challenging, but no young person in Barnet has to face these difficulties alone. Whether you’re seeking mental health support, wellbeing resources, or confidential advice, a range of local and national services are here to help. Below, you’ll find trusted organisations offering counselling, helplines, workshops, and online support tailored to teens and young adults. From school-based programs to 24/7 crisis support, these services provide safe, accessible ways to improve mental health and wellbeing.
If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out, help is always available.
Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) Provides mental health support to children and young people in schools and the community across Barnet. Offers resources, groups, workshops, and a support line.
Support Line: 020 8359 3130 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
Website: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/young-people/talk-about-it-mental-health-support-
children-and-young-people
Barnet Youth – Child and Family Early Help Service Offers advice, information, and guidance for young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 with disabilities). Provides workshops, parenting courses, and support services.
● Contact: 020 8359 3100
● Address: Canada Villa Youth Centre, Pursley Road, London NW7 2BU
● Website: https://barnetyouth.uk/
Barnet Wellbeing Service Offers a flexible, holistic, person-centred approach focusing on individual needs and wellbeing. Provides access to services and activities to improve mental health.
● Website: https://yourhealthbarnet.org/stayconnected
Childline A free, confidential service for children and young people under 19 in the UK. Offers support on various issues, including mental health, bullying, and abuse.
● Helpline: 0800 1111 (24/7)
● Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Samaritans Provides emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the UK and Ireland. Available 24/7.
● Helpline: 116 123 (24/7)
● Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
YoungMinds A mental health charity for children and young people. Offers advice, information, and support for mental health challenges.
Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ujhgvb
Kooth A free, online mental health support service available 365 days a year. Provides access to an online community of peers and experienced counsellors.
Website: https://www.kooth.com/
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide A UK charity dedicated to the prevention of youngsuicide. Offers a free and confidential helpline with trained suicide prevention advisers.
● HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 10 pm)
● Text: 07860039967
● Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
● Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
The Mix Provides essential support for under 25s, including advice on mental health, relationships, and more.
● Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Shout The UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. A place to go for those struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.
● Text: SHOUT to 85258
● Website: https://giveusashout.org/
Off The Record Youth Counselling
A mental health charity operating in the London Boroughs of Croydon, Merton, and Sutton. They provide free support services for young people, including mental health work in Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, specialist counselling for young refugees, and
workshops in schools.
● Website: talkofftherecord.org
Just for Kids Law
A London-based charity providing advocacy, legal advice, and youth opportunities support to children and young people. They campaign for wider reform to benefit children and young people living in the UK and have been involved in significant changes to the law on issues affecting young people.
● Website: justforkidslaw.org
The Advocacy Academy
A charitable organization based in London that trains young people to engage in collective action to improve their communities and tackle social issues that directly affect them.
● Website: theadvocacyacademy.com
Launch It
Formerly known as the London Youth Support Trust, Launch It is a youth enterprise charity that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through their business incubation centers, they provide guidance and space at a subsidized rent to develop business ideas.
● Website: launchit.org.uk
Support for 16-25 year old experiencing homelessness
or needing to Leave home
Outreach Barnet | 0203 115 1185
Short-term support for housing-related support needs.
Email: duty@outreachbarnet.org.uk
Referral form: https://www.outreachbarnet.org.uk/referrals/
Reconnect Project (Depaul Charity) | 0207 939 1220
Family mediation services for young people 16-25 years old.
Email: london.reconnect@depaulcharity.org.uk
Alone in London (Depaul Charity) | 020 7278 4224
Referrals to accommodation, counselling, training and employment support.
Nightstop (Depaul Charity) | 0776 788 2881
Emergency overnight accommodation.
Email: nightstop.london@depaulcharity.org.uk
5E Employment Training & Support | 0208 352 5656
Employment support, employability and study programmes for young persons.
Online: http://www.fivee.co.uk/
Email: info@fivee.co.uk
Shelter | 0808 252 7645 (emergency) 0808 163 1462 (non-emergency)
Housing and homelessness advice charity, helping with homelessness, evictions, private renting, benefits and more.
Online: https://england.shelter.org.uk/
Homeless Action Barnet | 0208 446 8400
Day shelter services, advice and information, and links to night shelters.
Address: 36B Woodhouse Road N12 0RG
Hours: 9:00-15:00 Monday to Friday
Homestart Barnet | 0208 371 0674
Family support services.
Email: admin@homestartbarnet.org
Stonewall Housing | 0207 359 6242
Supported accommodation for LGBT individuals.
Gingerbread | 0808 802 0925
Employment support and family advice service for single parents.
LQBTQ Teen services
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust
Offers a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth aged 18 and under through weekly club sessions, workshops, and events to foster community and personal development.
● Website: mosaictrust.org.uk
Spectra’s Uni-T Project
Provides counselling and social groups for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-18, offering support for
those questioning their gender or sexuality.Spectra London
● Email: Uni-T@spectra-london.org.uk
● Website: spectra-london.org.uk
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
A confidential helpline offering support and advice to LGBTQ+ individuals.rainbowmind.org
● Phone: 0300 330 0630rainbowmind.org+1Wikipedia+1
● Website: switchboard.lgbt
London Friend
A charity supporting the health and mental well-being of the LGBTQ+ community in and around
London, offering counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity.
● Phone: 020 7833 1674
● Website: londonfriend.org.uk
Mermaids
A UK charity that supports gender-diverse and transgender youth up to 20 years of age, providing resources, support, and advocacy.
● Website: mermaidsuk.org.uk
akt (Albert Kennedy Trust)
Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16–25 who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment, helping them stay safe and find emergency accommodation.
Website: akt.org.uk
The Outside Project
The UK’s first LGBTQ+ shelter and community centre, providing emergency crisis housing and support for homeless LGBTQ+ individuals.
● Website: lgbtiqoutside.org
Rainbow Mind
Offers mental health support specifically for LGBTQ+ individuals, including resources and services
tailored to young people.
● Website: rainbowmind.org
Services that focus on Bullying and cyberbullying
Kidscape
A London-based charity established in 1985, focusing on children’s safety with an emphasis on preventing harm by equipping children with techniques and mindsets to stay safe.
● Website: kidscape.org.uk
Red Balloon Learner Centres
Provide safe, full-time learning environments for children aged 11 to 16 who have self-excluded from mainstream school due to bullying, trauma, or mental health issues.
● Website: redballoonlearner.org
The Cybersmile Foundation
An international nonprofit organization committed to tackling all forms of cyberbullying and digital
abuse, promoting kindness, diversity, and inclusion through support services and education programs.
● Website: cybersmile.org
Chance UK
A British charity based around early intervention to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, providing
mentors to children with behavioural difficulties.
● Website: chanceuk.com
You Are Not Alone
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or just need someone to talk to, these services are here to support you—anytime, in any way you feel comfortable. Remember, your mental health matters, and there are people who care and want to help.
If you’re unsure where to start, try reaching out to just one service today. You deserve support, and it’s okay to ask for it.
💜 The Rainbow Centre Barnet Team