Helplines
Children/Young People |
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NSPCC Helpline For children and carers 0808 800 5000 Support if you are a child with worries, concerned about a child, or need parenting advice. Including gangs, radicalisation, and how to spot signs of child abuse |
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Childline The fastest way to reach Childlne. Call for free on any phone and it won't show on the bill 0800 1111 Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. |
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Childline 1-2-1 Counsellor Chat Chat with a counsellor online about whatever's worrying you online chat Online counsellors available to anyone under 19 |
Young People (Hearing-Impaired) |
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Childline 1-2-1 BSL Counsellor Chat If you're deaf you can have a 1-2-1 chat with Childline, email a counsellor or use SignVideo. online chat in sign language |
Mental Health |
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NHS Urgent Mental Health Helplines (England only) Find a local helpline number web page/s Enter your postcode (not used to identify you) to find your local urgent mental health helpline number |
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Shout 85258 Shout is a 24/7 text messaging support service textphone: Text SHOUT to 85258 Mental health advice for anyone in the UK |
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MIND Side by Side Connect with others and share how you’re feeling in a safe online space online forum |
Suicidal Thoughts |
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Samaritans Helpline Samaritans are available any time, from any phone for FREE 116 123 |
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Hopeline UK (Papyrus UK) Papyrus is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide and promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing 0800 068 41 41 Helping young people to cope with life and avoid suicidal thoughts, or advising others how to help them. |
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Papyrus UK Text Line Phone number receiving text messages textphone: 07860 039967 Helping young people to cope with life and avoid suicidal thoughts, or advising others how to help them. |
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SOS Silence of Suicide SOS is a charity which began as a social support group in 2015 0808 115 1505 A listening service For children and adults who need emotional support, understanding, compassion & kindness. |
Revenge Porn |
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Revenge Porn Helpline A UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn. 0345 6000 459 |
Emotional Support |
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YoungMinds.Org Helpline Help to deal with difficult emotions 020 7336 8445 (local rates) |
Personal Safety |
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Paladin Service For young people aged 16 to 24 who think they are being stalked 020 3866 4107 |
Cyber Crime |
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The Cyber Helpline Supporting Victims of Cyber Crime chatbot |
Parents/Carers |
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YoungMinds.Org Parents Helpline From youngminds.org 0808 802 5544 |
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YoungMinds.Org Parents Online Chat Click chat icon in bottom-right corner of screen online chat Advising parents and carers on how to support their childrens' mental health. |
Professionals |
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UK Safer Internet Centre Professionals Helpline For professionals working with children and young people 0344 381 4772 Also at helpline@saferinternet.org.uk |
Gambling |
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National Gambling Helpline Run by registered charity "Gamcare" 0808 8020 133 |
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Gambling Live Chat One-to-one live chat with an adviser from the "GamCare" registered charity online chat |