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West Yorkshire and Barnsley Night OWLS Helpline

0800 148 8244 (Text 07984 376 950)

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A confidential support line for children, young people, their parents and carers who live in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley.

Night OWLs supports young people up to the date of their 25th birthday.

If a child or young person you care for is in a crisis and you are concerned about their emotional wellbeing, please contact Night OWLS.

Night OWLS can help you if you:

  • feel you have nowhere to turn
  • feel you can’t go on living
  • are in a crisis
  • are finding it hard to cope with life
  • are feeling angry, lonely, anxious or depressed
  • are feeling confused or finding it hard to think straight
  • are feeling unsafe
  • are caring for a young person
  • just want to talk

The helpline is available 8.00pm to –8.00am every day for children, young people, parents and carers across West Yorkshire and Barnsley.

Call: Freephone 0800 148 8244

Text: 07984 376 950

Or use the button at the top of the Night Owls web page to talk online.

Regular Opening hours:

  • Monday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Tuesday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Wednesday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Thursday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Friday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Saturday 8:00pm - 8:00am
  • Sunday 8:00pm - 8:00am