Advice and Support
Childline - 0800 1111
Childline are there for you, whatever's on your mind. They'll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you.
Their tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!
The tool box section of the website contains fabulous games and interactive resources to help wellbeing and mental health.
Sources of support
The following organisations offer information and support on mental health and wellbeing for children:
Young people can get free, confidential support at any time from government-backed voluntary and community sector organisations by:
texting SHOUT to 85258
calling Childline on 0800 1111
calling the Mix on 0808 808 4994
The following organisations offer information and support on mental health and wellbeing for parents / carers:
Help with Eating Disorders
The BEAT website is full of advice and support to help tackle eating disorders - BEAT
Help with Anxiety
The link opens up an excellent booklet with advice about tackling anxiety in children.
Click on the button below to find out about an online parenting course (Timid to Tiger) to help with anxiety in children.
Parenting pressures
Family Action
Telephone: 0808 802 6666
Text message: 07537 404 282
https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/
The FamilyLine service supports people who are dealing with family pressures in a new and innovative way by using a network of volunteers from across the country to support family members over the age of 18 through telephone calls, email, web chat and text message.
Family Lives (previously Parentline)
Call: 0808 800 2222
https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline/
Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. The helpline service is open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday.
