Young people’s text Helpline receives 120 appeals daily

A TEXT helpline aimed at young people with problems has been getting 120 appeals for help per day since its launch last August.

HeadsUp went on-line on August 13 to offer confidential advice to teenagers and young adults faced with a wide variety of issues.

From teen pregnancy to mental health problems, sexual abuse to drug or alcohol issues, the service can act as the first staging post towards getting the help a young person in difficulty might need.