Crisis Support Information
Anxiety UK
Charity providing information and support for anxiety related conditions. Tel 07537 416 905
MIND
The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. The Mind Infoline offers confidential help
on a range of mental health issues.Tel. 0300 123 3393
Mental Health Foundation
Independent organisation that helps people to survive, recover from and prevent mental health
problems. Lots of useful information on their website.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
If you are experiencing Domestic abuse call 0808 2000 247
Rethink Mental illness
An organisation providing expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental
health problems. Tel: 0300 5000 927 Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 4pm
SANE
a leading UK mental health charity working to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. SANEline 0300 304 7000 6pm – 11pm daily
Samaritans
National organisation offering support to those in distress who feel suicidal or despairing and need
some to talk to.The 24-hour Helpline: 116 123
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, Switchboard is available from 10am–11pm,
365 days a year 0300 330 0630
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NSPCC: advice on keeping children safe www.nspcc.org.uk
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Barnardo's: support for parents and children around exploitation and abuse www.barnardos.org.uk
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Family Lives: practical parenting support and helpline www.familylives.org.uk
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The Children's Society: resources for parents on exploitation and harm www.childrenssociety.org.uk
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Young Minds, Parent Helpline: if you're worried about your child's mental health call 0808 802 5544 www.youngminds.org.uk
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Internet Matters: age-by-age online safety guidance for parents www.internetmatters.org
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Think U Know (CEOP): online safety advice for parents and children www.thinkuknow.co.uk
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Childnet: Helping parents navigate the internet safely with children www.childnet.com
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UK Safer Internet Centre: www.saferinternet.org.uk
Getting Support from Your Local Council
If you need to report a concern about your own child to your council:
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Contact your local children's services team, search "[your council name] children's services" or visit www.gov.uk/find-local-council
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You can do this anonymously if you prefer
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In an emergency call 999
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For non-urgent concerns call 101