Birmingham Healthy Minds (NHS Talking Therapies)

• Support: Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress
• Who: 16+ (self‑referral)
• Phone: 0121 301 2525
• Website: https://www.birminghamhealthyminds.uk

Kooth

• Support: Online counselling, forums, wellbeing tools
• Who: Ages 11–25
• Access: Online only
• Website: https://www.kooth.com

Shout – Crisis Text Line

• Support: 24/7 crisis support
• Text:85258
• Cost: Free

Mind Birmingham

• Support: Mental health advice, advocacy, community support
• Phone: 0121 262 3555
• Website: https://www.mindbirmingham.org.uk

National Careers Service – Birmingham

• Support: Careers advice, CVs, job searching
• Phone: 0800 100 900
• Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
• The Prince’s Trust – West Midlands

• Support: Courses, funding, mentoring, employment support
• Phone: 0800 842 842
• Website: https://www.princes-trust.org.uk

Birmingham Young People’s Service (GreenSquareAccord)

• Support: Life skills, tenancy sustainment, education, mental health
• Who: 16–25, care leavers & young people at risk of homelessness
• Website: https://greensquareaccord.co.uk/care-and-support/service-directory/birmingham-young-peoples-service
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Shelter Birmingham

• Support: Housing rights, tenancy advice, homelessness prevention
• Phone: 0808 800 4444
• Website: https://england.shelter.org.uk
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YMCA Birmingham

• Support: Supported housing, life skills, wellbeing activities
• Phone: 0121 766 7400
• Website: https://ymcabirmingham.org.uk
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🌍 Community, Social & Positive Activities

The Mix (National – used locally)

• Support: Advice, crisis help, wellbeing, relationships
• Phone: 0808 808 4994
• Website: https://www.themix.org.uk