Today (Saturday 10 October) is World Mental Health Day, the team at Nova is still deeply saddened by the sudden closure of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and HOPELINE247 in September.

We wanted to use today as an opportunity to signpost local VCSE organisations to the other vital partners and services available to support young people in our district who are living with mental health challenges.

• Samaritans: Call 116 123
• Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258
• NHS 111: Call 111 (Select Option 2)
• Childline: Call 0800 1111
• Wakefield CAMHS SPA: 01924 316200 (Mon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm)
• CAMHS ReACH (Crisis Team): 01924 316200, Option 3 (Mon–Sun, 9:00am – 8:00pm for urgent support)
• Here for you (Ages 16+): 07776 962815 (Daily, 3:30pm – 10:00pm)
• Night Owls: Confidential out-of-hours support line for youth, parents, and carers, 0800 148 8244
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Suicide prevention support 0800 58 58 58 (Helpline open 5:00pm – Midnight)
• Young Minds: Crisis support, resources, and advice for young people and families
• Compass Rise: Community support for young people and families across Wakefield
• Kids’ Changing Our Direction: Free self-harm early-intervention support and workshops for 11–18 year-olds and their families (Not a crisis service) 01924 926263 or email Changing.ourdirection@kids.org.uk