Useful contacts
This page gives contact details for useful organisations which specialise in children's mental illnesses.
Young Minds is a national charity which offers a young persons service and parents' information & support service.
Tel: 0207 336 8445 Mon-Fri 9:30-17:30
Parents' information service: 0800 018 21 38
E-mail: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Web: www.youngminds.org.uk
Postal address: 48-50 St John Street, London EC1M 4DG
Papyrus was founded by a group of parents who lost their children through suicide. The charity provides support for parents and children affected by depression or suicide. They have a helpline which provides practical advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person harming themselves.
Helpline: 0800 068 41 41 (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, 7pm to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 5pm)
67 Bewsey Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JQ
email: admin@papyrus-uk.org http://www.papyrus-uk.org
KidsBehaviour offers a reference point on understanding children and dealing with behavioural problems. Kid's misbehaviour is a common concern for parents. This site offers practical advice on managing and coping with children. It has articles written by professional journalists and experts.
E-mail: JaneM@kidsbehaviour.co.uk
web: www.kidsbehaviour.co.uk
Postal address: Jane Marshall, Features Editor
KidsBehaviour, Daresbury Point, Green Wood Drive, Manor Park, Cheshire WA7 1UP
