Telephone Support Lines for Young People
Who can Help? |
What Do They Do? |
What Topics Can They Help With? |
How Can They be Contacted? |
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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:
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Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships Sex School |
0800 1111
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
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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 |
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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 |
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