If you need urgent support, you can contact any of these services.
Childline:
Help and advice about a wide range of issues, for anyone aged 18 or under. Open all day every day. Call 0800 1111.
Childline | Childline
Samaritans:
We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE on 116 123.
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Shout:
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.
Shout: the UK’s free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support | Shout 85258
CEOP:
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.
CEOP Safety Centre
Here are some other websites which provide information and support.
Young Minds:
Mental health support for young people. You can find help and advice here.
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
The Mix:
Support for under 25s on all issues important to young people, including relationships, sex, your body, money, crime, study and lifestyle.
The Mix – Essential support for under 25s
NSPCC:
The NSPCC works to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC
Child Net:
Advice and information about staying safe online.
Childnet — Online safety for young people
Rise Above:
A website with advice on relationships, self-esteem, mental health and more.
Rise Above
CEOP:
The internet, relationships and you. Advice from CEOP Education at the National Crime Agency
11-18s | CEOP Education
Survivors UK:
Survivors UK support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community.
SurvivorsUK | We challenge the silence to support sexually abused men
Mind
Mental health and wellbeing information and support for young people 11-18.
Information for young people on mental health and wellbeing – Mind
Kooth:
Kooth is a digital mental health support service that provides children and young people with easy access to an online community of peers and experienced counsellors. It is free, safe, anonymous, and accessible 24/7.
Home – Kooth