Help & support for under 18s

If you use these substances, or you’re worried about someone who does, then we’re glad you’re here.

Re-Solv is the national UK charity that works to support anyone whose life is affected by solvent abuse. That includes adults, young people and families.

If you’d like to talk, or if you just have a question you’d like to ask, please get in touch. You can:-

Talk to us over the phone on: 01785 817885. We can always call you back to save your phone bill.

Phone, text or whatsapp on 07496 959930.

Live chat with us by clicking the box at the bottom of the screen.

Email us at c4r@re-solv.org

We’re here Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays. You can always contact us outside those times – please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Please note that we don’t have a 24hr or emergency service. If you’re in crisis now, please:-

  • Talk to a family member or a trusted friend and say you need help now
  • If you’re under 19, call Childline, free, on 0800 1111
  • If you’re under 25, call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 or use their Crisis Messenger service
  • Call your doctor
  • In an emergency, dial 999 for an ambulance

Please don’t be alone. Get help now.

Finding help near you

There will be support services for young people and young adults in your local area. It’s easy to find yours by doing a quick postcode search at the following sites:

Or just give us a call (01785 817885) and we will look the details up for you.

More Help

Childline

www.childline.org.uk

A private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19.

The Mix

www.themix.org.uk

A free confidential helpline and counselling service for anyone under 25 who needs help, but doesn’t know where to turn.

Kooth

www.kooth.com

Free 1-to-1 online counselling for young people in some areas of the country. Visit Kooth to find out if it’s available near you.

Talk to Frank

www.talktofrank.com

The national drugs helpline with info on every type of drug and free, confidential phone, text and live chat help.

Young Minds

www.youngminds.org.uk

Information about mental health and emotional wellbeing plus a list of organisations that listen and/or provide online support.

HopeLine UK

www.papyrus-uk.org

A confidential support and advice service for anyone under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide.

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