Where can I get help?

It is really important to know that whatever your worry is, there is always someone there who can help you. This might be speaking to your parent or carer at home, to a close member of your family, or to adult at school or your social worker. There are also organisations that can help to, such as Childline and Young Minds.

You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. They are there to support you. There are lots of different ways to speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people. You can

Send an email from your Childline account (if you don’t have one, it is very easy to set up)
Call for free 0800 1111
Post on the message board and get a reply (you don’t have to give your name) and look at what other people have asked
Have an online chat with a counsellor
Or talk to a counsellor with help from a British sign Language interpreter

Please visit the Childline website to get support

Young Minds is a mental health support charity who are able to offer practical advice to help you find support. Please visit their website to get support.

Isle of Wight Youth Trust has provided a range of well-being self-help videos and resources

A free, confidential, and anonymous text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Available 24/, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained Shout Volunteer.

Whatever you’re going through, they are here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.

A support service for young people, there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, to homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to jobs. Talk to them via their online community, on social, through their free confidential helpline or counselling service.

A free, safe and anonymous online emotional wellbeing community that is accessible 24/7, 365 days of the year and provides access to chat sessions with counsellors.

A charity dedicated to helping young people who feel suicidal or are worried about someone else. Their suicide prevention helpline is a free confidential non judgement space to talk openly about thoughts of suicide with trained advisors, via phone, text email and webchat.

Campaign Against Living Miserably: Do you need help or are worried about someone else? Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58, anytime between 5pm – midnight, 365 days a year.

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If you are affected by child abuse or neglect, it can really help to talk to someone you trust.

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