If you are in an emergency, please use the contacts below:
IF YOU OR A FRIEND ARE IN DANGER
Phone: If you are in an emergency call 999
Call if:
• A crime is happening right now.
• Someone is in immediate danger, or there is a risk of serious damage to property.
• A suspect for a serious crime is nearby.
• There is a traffic collision involving injury or danger to other road users.
Phone: To report a crime 101
Website: Police Website
“Online, on the phone, anytime.”
Phone: 0800 1111
Chat: Have a 1 on 1 counsellor chat here
Website: Childline Website
“Whatever you’re going through, call us free any time, from any phone”
Phone: 116 123
Chat via email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: Samaritans Website
“Every childhood is worth fighting for. If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.”
Phone: 0808 800 5000
Chat via email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Website: NSPCC Website
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need immediate help.
Text: 85258
Suicide Prevention (open 24/7)
Phone: 0800 689 5652
Non-emergency but useful links:
The Mix is a charity that provides free information and support for under 25s. They can help you to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. The Mix gives young people the support and tools you need to take on any challenge you’re facing.
Phone: 0808 808 4994 open 7 days a week from 4pm – 11pm
24/7 Text Crisis Messenger: Text THEMIX to 85258
Website: The Mix Website
Helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
Phone 4.30pm – 10.30pm daily: 0300 304 7000
For people under the age of 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
LGBT Switchboard (10am-10pm every day)
Phone: 0300 330 0630
Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk
Compass: www.compass-uk.org
Childline: www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/
CW Mind: www.cwmind.org.uk
Stem 4: www.stem4.org.uk
Kooth: www.kooth.com
Help if someone is pressuring you to do things you don’t want to do
Escapeline is a charity that helps young people stay safe from exploitation and gangs. Sometimes adults or older young people try to trick or pressure students into doing things like carrying drugs, stealing, or sharing sexual images. This is called exploitation and it is never your fault. Escapeline helps young people understand the warning signs and what to do if something doesn’t feel right. They also support families and schools to keep students safe.
If you’re worried about yourself or a friend, you can learn more on their website.
Website: escapeline.org.uk