Childline is not just for young children!
If you are under 19 years old Childline is there to help you, with any issue you’re going through.
You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, if you are just feeling lonely or down and need someone to talk to, their trained counsellors are there to support you.
It’s free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
Whether you’re worried about something that is happening to you or someone you know, you don’t have to deal with it on your own.
You can contact Childline:
- by calling 0800 1111 (you will not be charged for the call)
- by emailing Childine
- through 1-2-1 counsellor chat
Whatever feels best for you. You can also find lots of information and advice on lot of topics by visiting the Childline website
Other help and support
If you need help you can speak to an adult you trust such as a doctor, key worker, teacher or social worker.
Speaking to an adult you trust will help you to get the help you need or take a look at our Concerned About a child? page for who to call for help.
If you are finding it diffichttps://wonderful-haslett.80-66-201-38.plesk.page/parents-and-carers/concerned-about-a-child/ult to get your views, feelings and wishes heard and taken seriously, you could get in touch with organisations like the National Youth Advocacy Service or Help at Hand. They can help to you get the services and help you are entitled to.
There are also lots of organisations who specialise in helping children and young people. Here are some that you can contact or speak to confidentially:
- Childline 0800 1111
- Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999
- SupportLine 01708 765200
- The Hideout (Domestic Violence)
- Healthwatch 03000 68 3000 (in Durham 0800 3047039)
- Stop It Now! Helpline 0808 1000 900 (Child Abuse)
- National Youth Advocacy Service 0808 808 1001
- Help at Hand 0800 528 0731
Abuse or neglect of a child or young person is very serious and against the law.
If this has happened to you, it is really important you get the help and support you need. The NICE health website has a ‘quick guide’ to getting help to overcome abuse.