A MENTAL health crisis service which provides a lifeline to children and young people across the district is introducing a new contact text number.

From Monday, April 22, the Night OWLS number will be 07984 376950.

Night OWLS provides a confidential, overnight listening service for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis, and families and carers.

It operates across Bradford District and Craven, as well as other parts of West Yorkshire.

Spokesperson Simon Oxford says: "Text has been a popular way for people to get in touch since we launched the service.

"The 07984 376950 number will be operational from April 22, but if people use the previous number by mistake they'll receive an immediate text message with the new number so they don’t have to search for it."

People can also call freephone 0800 1488244 or chat online at wynightowls.org.uk

The service operates daily between 8pm-8am.