Helpful information

If you have something you need help with, here are some useful connections to make. 

Suicide and self-harm

www.papyrus-uk.org

Confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINEUK.

Online wellbeing

www.kooth.com

Online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.

Mental health

www.youngminds.org.uk

UK charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.

Abuse

www.barnardos.org.uk

Children’s charity that protects and supports the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

Abuse

www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do

Find out more about Child sexual exploitation (CSE) on the Barnardos website.

Child protection

www.nspcc.org.uk

UK’s leading children’s charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover.

Careers

www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

Substance misuse

www.talktofrank.com

Everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol.

Extremism

www.educateagainsthate.com

The purpose of this website is to provide practical advice, support and resources to protect children from extremism and radicalisation.

Mindfulness

www.calm.com

Calm is an app for sleep and meditation. It helps you to experience better sleep, lower stress, and less anxiety.

Stop Hate UK

www.stophateuk.org

Working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties..

Gangs, violence and criminal exploitation

www.programmechallenger.co.uk

Raising awareness of criminal exploitation and what you can do if you think you or someone you know is being exploited.

Financial Hardship

www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk

Google ‘local welfare provision’ and the name of your local authority to find help with hardship.

Citizens Advice

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem.

Know my Rights

www.knowmyrights.org.uk

Find out your rights and what to do if you are asked by the police to attend a voluntary interview.