Description
The Mix is here to support and campaign for young people under 25. We are here to help with anything that is affecting you.
- Sex and relationships
- Your body
- Mental health
- Drink & drugs
- Housing
- Money
- Work & study
- Crime & safety
- Travel & lifestyle
We’ll connect you to experts and your peers who’ll give you the support and tools you need to take on any challenge you’re facing.
We have: - Group chats, that include a support chat where you can talk about anything that's on your mind. A judgement-free zone to get and give advice within a group. General chat is a light-hearted chat for fun, distraction and a chance to unwind.
Support Circle - A small group chat for no more than 5 people. Take it in turns to get support about whatever is on your mind or sign up as a listener if you enjoy helping others. To find out more and sign up for a place, click here.
Young Carer's Chat - Chat online to other young carers and find support from a community that understands what you’re going through. If caring for someone is a part of your everyday life, you might not think of yourself as a carer, or you might be unsure whether you are one. Use our online tool to find out and come along to our group chat.
You are able to speak to our trained team with one to one support, either by phone, webchat or email.
- Helpline, Did you know we have a free helpline for young people where you can talk to trained supporters about any issue that's troubling you? we're open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday
- Email, email the helpline at any time and our trained supporters will respond within 24 hours. https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/email-us
- Crisis Messenger, If you feel like you can't cope or are worried abut how you are feeling, you can contact our crisis messenger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our text messaging support service is free and for any issue. We provide in-the-moment support and problem solving when you need it most. This service is delivered in partnership with Crisis Text Line and Shout.
- One-to-one chat, Live message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. We're open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday.
- Counselling services, The Mix Counselling service is suitable for you if you are looking for short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our telephone counselling service is available to young people, 25 and under. Our webchat service is available to those aged 10 - 18 years old. Our counsellors aim to support by listening to your problems and helping you find ways to cope in a confidential, safe space.
Visit our website, Facebook and Twitter for more information.
Opening Times
Helpline - Monday to Saturday 4pm - 11pm
General and Support chats - Sunday to Thursday 8pm - 9.30pm
Support Circle Every Tuesday 7.55pm - 9.30pm
Young Carer's Chat every Monday 8pm - 9.30pm