Safeguarding: Telephone Numbers For Children in Need of Support

19th Mar 2020

Now that the decision to close all schools has been announced– we would like to bring the attached list of helplines and web pages for young people to your attention. Some are relevant for children of primary school age, others are more suitable for siblings of our pupils. Take care !

Telephone Support Lines for Young People

Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
INSPIRE Students	INSPIRE provides advice on how to help and support pupils/ students.	Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs Money Exams Relationships Identity	02890328474
Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress or despair	Depression Mental health Suicidal thoughts Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing):	08088008000 18001 0808808800
Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships Sex School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
The MIX	Crisis messenger text service	Alcohol Homelessness Suicidal thoughts General advice Mental health Sex/ relationships	08088084994
NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support for teenagers	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	08088005000 www.there4me.com
Aware	Aware is a mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and mental health concerns	Depression Bipolar disorder	08451202961
Frank	Confidential advice on drugs	Alcohol Drugs	03001236600
SIMON Community	Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless	Homelessness Housing	08001712222
Family Planning Association	Advice on sexual health	Sexual health Pregnancy Contraception STDs	03451228687
Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline	Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence	Domestic violence Sexual violence	0808021414
The Migrant Centre NI	Financial Health and Well being		07769903471
Cara-Friend/ LGBT Switchboard NI	Support and counselling for the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender communities	LGBTQ+ advice Sex and relationship advice	08088000390
Women’s Aid	Specialist services for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.	Domestic Violence Sexual violence Relationships	08088021414
Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details		www.familysupportni.gov.uk

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