I'm struggling & need help now


If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time at the moment, the organisations below provide around the clock support:

Samaritans

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans are there to listen to you
Phone: 116 123 (free number - any time, day or night)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Childline

A free, private and confidential service for young people, where you can talk about anything
Phone: 0800 1111 (free number)
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk

Young Minds

Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
Text - if you need urgent help text YM to 85258
Parents helpline - if you are a parent or carer worried about your child, call
0808 802 5544 (free number, 9:30am-4pm, Mon - Fri)
Website - https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgent-help/

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

A charity campaigning and working in child protection in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands.
If you're worried about a child, contact the NSPCC's professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Call: 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/