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Advice and support
Below are some organisations you can talk to if you’re worried about anything that’s happening in your life. On this tab you can find the details of services in the UK.
For children
Childline
Free and confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK about any issue you’re going through.
0800 1111
Young Minds
Confidential advice about mental health. Their trained volunteers can help you take steps towards feeling better. Whatever you’re going through, you are not alone.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
24/7 text messaging support: Text ‘YM’ to 85258
National bullying helpline
Provides information, advice, and practical help.
https://nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
0300 323 0169
UK Safer Internet Centre
Helping young people stay safe online.
For parents and caregivers – safety and mental health
Mind
Provides advice on a range of mental health problems, including the types of mental health problem; where to get help; medication and alternative treatments; and advocacy. Visit the Mind website or phone 0300 123 3393 on weekdays from 9am to 6pm.
Samaritans (available 24/7)
Whatever you’re going through, you can contact the Samaritans day or night for support. This is a listening service. Call on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Refuge
If you are concerned about domestic violence, please contact Refuge on the free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247.
For parents and caregivers – parenting and relationships
Relate
Provides relationship support on issues such as sex, separation and divorce, and parenting. You can schedule a call on their website.
Family Lives
A confidential and free helpline for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life 0808 800 2222 or on the Family Lives website.
https://www.familylives.org.uk/
Contact a Family
Provides support, advice and a listening service for families of children with disabilities. Free helpline on 0808 808 3555 on weekdays from 9:30am to 5pm, or visit their website. You can book a one-to-one 45-minute Listening Ear appointment for parent carers looking for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support.
For parents and caregivers – financial support
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Your local CAB can offer independent confidential advice online about a range of issues including housing, debt and consumer issues. You can find out more, including where your nearest CAB is, on their website. To speak to someone, call Citizens Advice on their national phone service on 0800 144 8848.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
The Trussell Trust
Offers guidance for those in a financial crisis. Call the free helpline on 0808 208 2138 weekdays from 9am to 5pm. To find your local foodbank, visit the Trussell Trust website.
Working Families
Provides information and advice for parents and carers on the work-life balance such as employment leave rights, negotiating flexible hours, maternity and paternity leave, and claiming tax credits. Call their helpline on 0300 012 0312 weekdays 11am to 2pm or visit their website.