Young People

 

Kooth Online Counselling - http://www.kooth.com/ (external link)

The Kooth Online Counselling initiative is designed to counsel 11-19 years olds and allows for ‘one to one’ contact with trained counsellors who, using their links to Children’s Services, may urge ‘face to face’ support when the young person feels able.

Childline - 0800 1111
If you have difficulty in hearing or in using a regular phone try the textphone service on 0800 400 222
Free 24 hour helpline for children and young people. http://www.childline.org.uk/ (external link) You can also write to ChildLine, Freepost NATN 1111, London E1 6BR.

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline - 0800 800 5000
If you have difficulty in hearing or in using a regular phone try the textphone service on 0800 056 0566

If you're concerned about the safety of a child the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000 is a free, confidential, 24 hour helpline available every day of the year. A free textphone service is in place for people who are hard of hearing on 0800 056 0566. There's also an e-mail helpline, send messages to help@nspcc.org.uk or visit the website at http://www.nspcc.org.uk/ (external link)

Get Connected - 0808 808 4994

Get Connected is a free email and telephone helpline that finds young people the best help whatever the problem.  It offers help and advice to young people, whatever their problem – particularly if you’re thinking of running away or leaving home Call 0808 808 4994, this number is offered free by the main mobile phone operators (every day 1pm-11pm) or emails help@getconnected.org.uk or check out their website at http://www.getconnected.org.uk/ (external link)

Runaway Helpline - 0808 800 70 70

The Runaway Helpline helps people under 18 who’ve run away or been forced to leave home.  It's open 24 hours every day and they will not trace where you're calling from. Call 0808 800 70 70 or visit http://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/ (external link).

Youth Access - 0208 772 9900

Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people's information, advice, counselling and support services http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/ (external link). You can also phone Youth Access on 0208 772 9900 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm).

Brook Young Peoples Information Service - 0800 0185 023

If you think you might be pregnant, and need to talk to someone about what to do next, contact Brook Young Peoples Information Service. They also offer free confidential information about sexual health and contraception. Call 0800 0185 023 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5pm). Brook also run a text help service, just text 'brook help' to 81222 or you can visit their website at http://www.brook.org.uk/ (external link).

Young Minds

Young Minds offers support to young people and their parents on a range of mental health issues. They have some helpful booklets especially for young people on subjects such as self-injury, depression, sexual abuse, bullying and eating disorders. You can find these leaflets and other information on their website at http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ (external link)

EACH - Educational Action Challenging Homophobia - 0117 974 3795

If you're a young person affected by homophobia or an adult concerned about a young person, EACH - Educational Action Challenging Homophobia offers support for young people including the children of a gay or lesbian parent. Call their helpline 0117 974 3795 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5pm) or you can e-mail them at help@eachaction.org.uk or visit their website at http://www.eachaction.org.uk/ (external link)

These are only a small selection of the helplines available.  If you know of a helpline you would like to see promoted on these pages, please email us at webmaster@chester.gov.uk.