You can also get more information, advice and support from these organisations and charities:
Childline is a safe, confidential place for children with no one else to turn to. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help or just want to talk, you can contact Childline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on 0800 1111 or through the one-to-one chat on their website. Childline has a huge online community where you can get support from other children on message boards, as well as resources to help you through any issue you are concerned about. The Children’s Commissioner’s Help at Hand team can offer free support, advice, and information about your rights if you are in care, leaving care, living away from home or working with children’s services. This is to help you with any challenges you are experiencing. You can call the team for free on 0800 528 0731 or visit childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/he lp-at-hand
NHS: Mental health services are free on the NHS. To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online.
Samaritans: You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by emailing jo@samaritans.org or by calling 116 123
NYAS, the National Youth Advocacy Service, offer the Safety Net service for care-experienced children and young people across England. This includes advice and support from their helpline team and signposting to the service you need. Contact their helpline advisers by calling 0808 808 1001 . They will listen to your concerns, discuss your situation and provide you with the help and support you need. Pact (the Prison Advice and Care Trust) supports people in prison and their children and families. The Prisoners’ Families Helpline is open 7 days a week on 0808 808 2003 .
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