If you have a worry and would like to speak to somebody or if you would prefer to speak in confidence to somebody who does not know you, you might find the organisations listed below helpful:
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ChildLine: Telephone 0800 1111 ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything -no problem is too big or too small. |
KOOTH Counselling Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.
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Child Bereavement UK: Telephone 0800 02 888 40 Child Bereavement UK supports children and their families who have been affected by bereavement of someone close to them. Download the mobile app from your App Store. |
Think U Know The Think U Know website offers information and advice to young people about child sexual exploitation and how to keep yourself safe. |
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Forced Marriage Unit: Telephone 020 7008 0151 You have the right to choose who you marry, when you marry or if you marry at all. Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into. |
Forward: Telephone 0208 960 4000, extension 1 (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development) Forward supports children and women who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), or who are at risk of FGM. |
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Young Minds: Telephone 0808 802 5544 Young Minds offer information to young people and children about mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Stonewall: Telephone 020 7593 1850 Supports all lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people.
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Removal of sexual images shared on-line The link below provides details of a service where children can request the removal of sexual images of themselves, which have been shared on-line. You will be asked to provide a link to the image and verify your age. https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying- abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/sexting/ |
SHOUT- Text Messaging Crisis Line – Text ‘85258’ Free, Safe and anonymous text messaging service. You can text 24/7 if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.
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