Off The Record

Services Providing types of Counselling

At times life can be difficult and it can be hard to manage on your own. When this happens, you can feel lots of different things – sad, scared, hopeless or angry. Often we keep all our feelings and thoughts inside ourselves and this can make things worse. We think that it is okay to ask for help at a time like this and that with some support, you might be able to find your own answers.

“Off The Record offers a wide range of support, including:”

Counselling and Emotional Support: Free and confidential emotional support to young people aged 14-25 in Croydon.

Online SupportService: Free online counselling, peer group space and online workshops for young people aged 11-25.

Young Carers Service: Free help, support and information for young people aged 7-25 who live, work or study in Croydon and are caring for a family member.

Young Refugee Service: A specialist mental health service supporting young people aged 11-25 who are refugees, asylum seekers or forced migrants in Croydon.

Support Line: The telephone support line open 6 days a week on 0800 980 7475.

CHRIS: Support for young people in Croydon aged 14-25 affected by serious youth violence.