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with KOOTH
FREE & ANONYMOUS
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. Delivered in partnership with the NHS, Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 10 - 25.
CHAT WITH KOOTH
It can be hard to know what to do when you have something on your mind. That’s why Kooth is here.
You can instantly text chat with Kooth’s friendly team to talk about whatever you are going through. Kooth will not ask for your name or address, and you don’t need a referral from your doctor.a.
Support is available every afternoon and evening, 365 days a year.:
Monday to Friday: 12pm – 10pm
Saturday and Sunday: 6pm – 10pm
WHAT MAKES KOOTH SPECIAL?
ANONYMOUS & SAFE
Kooth is safe – it’s a fully moderated platform where users can seek help without anyone knowing who they are.
Every comment, article and support chat is checked by professionals. If something is flagged as a concern, we reach out to the person.
TRUSTED
Kooth is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and delivered through the NHS.
Young people can be confident they will receive high-quality, professional care from real people, not robots.
FREE AND ACCESSIBLE
The service is fully mobile-accessible, allowing users to access support from their smartphones or tablets, making it convenient for on-the-go help.
You can use Kooth on the go, at home, or wherever you are. Using live text chat is just like sending text messages.
NEED A DIFFERENT KIND OF SUPPORT?
If Kooth feels a bit much, that's okay. You can get in touch with us and we’ll help you find the support that works best for you. If you are really worried and need help right now, please check out our list of crisis support numbers you can call.
Book a Welcome Conversation
Book a 45 minute welcome conversation with Young Devon, either in person or online.
Crisis Support
If you need urgent help, click here to see a list of crisis support options.