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General help
CHILDLINE is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night.
CHILDREN FIRST (Scottish NSPCC) 0131 446 2300
NSPCC 0808 800 5000 or e-mail helpline@nspcc.org.uk 24 hrs a day
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE Provide legal advice, information and advocacy services to young people up to 25 years old. 0800 616 101 Weekdays 9:30 am - 9:30pm Weekends 2 - 8:00pm
SAMARITANS 08457 909090 or look in local directory or e-mail jo@samaritans.org. For people who feel suicidal, troubled or in despair 24 hrs a day
YOUTH ACCESS Has a database where you can search for free confidential counselling or information services in your area.
YOUTH INFORMATION was one of the first FREE information resources for young people available on the internet. The site includes over 1000 information topics and holds contact details for more than 1200 national organisations.
YOUTH NET's website TheSite.org holds helpful information about a range of subjects.
Abuse and Rape
THE HIDEOUT website for young people about domestic violence
REACHOUT 020 8905 4501 For people over 16 who have suffered abuse as children.
REFUGE 0808 2000 247 Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)
RAPE CRISIS Has a directory of local services, these can also be found in your local phone book.
RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE (site is currently under development) Helpline 08451 221 331 Counselling 020 8683 3311 info@rasasc.org.uk Weekdays 12pm - 2.30pm, 7pm - 9.30pm, Weekends 2.30pm-5pm. Support and information for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused.
Bereavement
CHILD DEATH HELPLINE 0800282986 Every evening 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Friday mornings 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE 0870 167 1677 Day by Day Helpline 0870 167 1677 Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk Email: info@cruse.org.uk For people who are bereaved and people who care for them
National Youth Agency page on Death and Bereavement
Bullying
www.bbclic.com is aimed at helping young people overcome some of the problems of bullying.
www.bulliesout.com Anti Bullying Charity for Children and Young People.
ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN 020 7378 1446 10am-4pm For parents whose children are being bullied at school
KIDSCAPE 020 7730 3300 10pm-4pm
Carers
CARERS LINE 0808 808 7777 Weekdays 10am - 12 pm, 2pm - 4pm. Advice and information for carers on any issue.
YOUNG MINDS Young carers information
Health information
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/juniors/fun/index.html general health info for ages 5-7
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/ general health info for ages 7-11
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/index.html general health for ages 12-18
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues
LESBIAN AND GAY SWITCHBOARD 020 7837 7324 Info and advice to anyone who needs to talk about lesbian, gay and bisexual issues
STONEWALL Equality and justice for Lesbians, Gay men and Bisexuals
STONEWALL HOUSING ADVICE 020 7359 5767 Offers free, confidential housing advice, information, referrals and advocacy for lesbians and gay men in London.
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND 0845 113 0005 Tues 7.30-9pm. Working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland.
Mental health
MIND National Association for Mental Health 0845 766 0163
SANELINE 0845 767 8000 1pm - 11pm sanemail@sane.org.uk Information and advice on mental health
YOUNG MINDS 020 7336 8445
Panic attacks and Phobias
NATIONAL PHOBICS SOCIETY Helpline: 0870 122 2325 - Monday to Friday 9.15-9pm Offers information and support for people suffering from anxiety disorders
NO PANIC 0808 808 0545 10 am to 10pm everyday
Self Harm
BRISTOL CRISIS SERVICE FOR WOMEN 0117 925 1119 Fri and Sat 9pm-12.30am, Sun 6pm-9pm. Services all UK, focuses on self harm
NATIONAL CHILDRENS BUREAU SELF HARM This site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
NCH THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY SELF HARM
NATIONAL SELF HARM NETWORK Our priority is to support survivors and people who self-harm. We also support the people it indirectly affects, like family and friends, they can discuss the issue and gain effective support in our forums.
PAPYRUS UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults.
YOUNG MINDS SELF HARM INFORMATION
Sexual Health
BROOK ADVISORY HELPLINE 0800 0185 023 Advice about contraception, pregnancy, abortion and sexual health
FPA - (Family Planning Association) is the UK's leading sexual health charity. Our purpose is to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health. 0845 122 8690
SEXWISE for under 19s only open 7.00am to midnight every day on 0800 28 29 30
SEXUAL HEALTH LINE 0800 567 123 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, free and confidential telephone service with advice about HIV, AIDS, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, local services, clinics and support services.
Substance Misuse
DRINKLINE 0800 917 8282 The National Alcohol Helpline 9.00am - 11.00pm, Monday to Friday
FRANK 0800 776600 An independent government funded website, offering confidential advice and support for young people and their parents, on alcohol and drug abuse.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS 0800 358 3456 9.30am-7pm provides listening, advice and links with other service
RELEASE 020 7729 9904 24hrs For drug users their family, friends and professionals
Web safety
This site has useful information about safety on the web and when using message boards and also offers the opportunity to report those people who abuse it. http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
