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Young People’s Support

Are you looking for support for young people? Here are some places that can help.

Grants for Young People

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

The programme provides items for children like a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal, and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing. All applications must be made by a registered referrer.

Family Fund

The Family Fund supports low-income parents and carers of a child disabled or seriously ill aged 17 or under. Deadline ongoing.

The Walcot Foundation

Walcot Foundation offers grants to Lambeth residents on a low income towards a first degree or a vocational (work related) qualification. Eligible costs can include course fees; travel costs; books; special clothing; equipment; study/field trips and childcare.​ Visit website or call for more information.

Young People's Mental Health

ChildLine

Free, confidential, support for young people aged under 19 years. Online, telephone, email and other support available.

Kooth

Kooth is an online anonymous site for children and young people aged 10-25 years looking for mental health support. Includes, discussion boards, chat with team members and other young people.

Mosaic Clubhouse Young Adults Programme

Mosaic Clubhouse Young Adults Programme offers support and activities for people aged between 16 and 30 experiencing mental health issues. Visit website or call for more information about how to join.

OASIS Southwark and Lambeth

OASIS offers advice, support and treatment for young people suffering mental distress aged 14 to 35 and living in south London. See website for information about referrals.

Papyrus Hopeline UK

A confidential helpline for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

The Well Centre

A youth health centre for people aged 11 to 20. Offering face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments.

Winston's Wish

Winston's Wish offers free emotional and practical bereavement support to children and young people up to the age of 25, their families, and those who care for them. Freephone helpline.