Digital support and apps

There is lots of help if you are feeling sad, worried, or need support with your mental health. You can find support for your age group by using the menu at the top of this page.

You can also find helpful links and support below:

• Kooth is a helpful website offering online counselling and support through text, e-mail or chatting on the forum. Kooth is suitable for ages 10-18 years.
• Lumi Nova is a personalised digital therapeutic game for childhood anxiety, co-designed with children, parents, NHS clinicians and experts in mental health, human-centred design and ethical gaming technology. It empowers young people aged 7 to 12 years to overcome mental health challenges and create life-long skills using immersive experiences that are self-guided, interactive and fun. Sign up for free here.
• The Blues Programme  is a wellbeing programme for young people aged 13-19. Over six weeks, it teaches emotional resilience, and reduces low mood and anxious thoughts. 
• Worcestershire ChatHealth is a service where 11-19 years olds can text 07507331750 to speak to their School Health Nurse for confidential advice and support around a variety of issues, including bullying, emotional health, relationship problems, alcohol and drugs.
• YoungMinds Textline offers you free, 24/7 text messaging support wherever you are in the UK. If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling, text YM to 85258.
• Melo is there for people up to 25 years old. You can join workshops, therapy and online counselling made available for your needs. Referrals can be made via their website, telephone or WhatsApp. Hereford - 01432 800809, Worcester - 01905 673549