Tellmi

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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Tellmi is an anonymous peer support service for 11-18 year olds across West Sussex in partnership with West Sussex Council.

What we do

• Tellmi is a safe space where young people can talk about absolutely anything. From anxiety to autism, dating to depression, or sexuality to self-esteem, sharing your experiences with a safe, online community helps you to feel better.
• All content is checked before publication and extra support is available from Counsellors if needed every day of the year.
• Tellmi also includes a directory of services and support available to young people. It has 100s of mental health and wellbeing resources and at your disposal - online and local to West Sussex.
• Tellmi is completely confidential. Download. Offload. Feel Better.
• Tellmi can be downloaded for free from Google Play and the App Store, or accessed at www.tellmi.app.

Age range

11-18

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Our users say

From young people:

"Tellmi is my absolutely favourite app. It's so wholesome and everyone is so kind. It makes me feel less alone" (aged 13)

“Tellmi helped me connect with other members who are in the same boat as me. They have helped give me support and advice and made me know I’m not the only one suffering. This app has really changed things for me and I’ve really picked up loads of helpful advice from really caring members. It’s also nice that other people’s stories are available to read. This really helped me and made me see that speaking up was the best way to heal. Thank you Tellmi.” (aged 15)

"I’m really grateful to have the chance to have my voice heard and my ideas listened to. Being autistic with complex mental health issues I never thought I’d have any opportunity like this. I have appreciated being treated like an adult, listened to, have my thoughts shared and appreciated. It’s great being able to help produce something and contribute my ideas to something that I can see being able to positively impact others.” (aged 17)

From the NHS:

“Working with Tellmi is like discovering the perfect harmony between innovation and empathy. Tellmi has proven to be an invaluable ally in our mission to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset. The platform exemplifies compassion and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference.” (Commissioning Manager for Children’s Health Somerset NHS)

From a parent:

“I think Ruby likes it because it makes her feel safe and it has allowed her to connect with other people her age who have similar problems, so she doesn’t feel so alone now. She has been a different kid since she started using Tellmi.”

From a school:

"I am honestly amazed at the volume of support that Tellmi has provided for our entire school community.” (Senior Mental Health Lead, Woolwich Polytechnic Boys)