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General Childline
National helpline for young people and children needing someone to talk to about anything
Telephone 0800 1111
Connexions
Information, advice and people to talk to for anyone aged 12-19 and living in England
Get Real
Everything you need to know about growing up including health issues and careers
NSPCC
Free helpline and advice for children worried about abuse
Telephone 0808 800 5000
Papyrus
Help for young people who are feeling suicidal
Youth Access
Provides young people with access to a counsellor nearest them (UK-wide)
Telephone 020 8772 9900 (Mon to Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm)
Samaritans
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day for anyone to talk to in confidence
Telephone 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
So Real Life
Information about growing up and problem page so that you can e-mail and ask advice
The Site
Teen help on many issues including safe sex, drugs, going to uni and relationships
There 4 Me
Advice site for teenagers in the UK
Youth Information
Everything young people need to know
Alcohol and Drugs Adfam
Support for drug users and alcoholics and their families
Alcohol Concern
Information for anyone concerned about alcohol misuse
Alteen
Helps young people whose lives are affected by someone who drinks
Telephone 020 7403 0888 (10am - 10pm, daily)
National Association for the Children of Alcoholics
Free helpline for children affected by someone who drinks
Telephone 0800 358 3456 (9.30am - 7pm, Mon - Fri)
Frank
Information about drugs and where to get help
Bereavement Child Bereavement Trust
Help for children and young people who have suffered a bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care Youth Line
For young people aged between 12 and 18, with special advice for boys who might find it more difficult to show their feelings
Winston's Family Wish Line
This site is aimed at young people and helps when someone has died Hint: Click on Remember and leave a star in the Sky of Remembrance with memories of your loved one
Compassionate Friends
Help and support for people who have suffered the death of a family member
Riprap
Helping you cope when a parent has cancer
Request
Everything you need to know about Christian funerals and beliefs about life after death
Bullying Anti Bullying
Information on bullying and how to get help, mainly for children and parents in Scotland
Bullying Online
Information and advice on all aspects of bullying
Kidscape
Child safety and practical advice on bullying
Children in Care Care Law
Information and support for young people in care in England and Wales including what happens when you leave care
DivorceChildren's Legal Centre
Free legal advice for children
Its Not Your Fault
Information and advice for children whose parents are divorcing or breaking up
Education Aim Higher
Find out more about university, entry requirements and what courses might suit you
BBC Revision
Revision help for school children including KS2, SATS revision and GCSE Bitesize
Channel 4 Learning
Channel 4 Learning includes subject and age search for help with your leaning and help with homework
Health Matters Adders
Information on ADHD
Rethink
Mental health information for young people
Brook
Sexual health, contraception and pregnancy advice
Change Our Minds
Help with stress and emotional well-being for teenagers
Beat Eating Disorders
Help and information on eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and related eating issues
Enuresis Resource and Information Centre
Help for teenagers with soiling and bed wetting problems
Facts of Life
Information on puberty and sexual health, and the biology behind growth
GOSH
For children in hospital and information on illness and puberty
Kid's Health
Childhood illnesses and common ailments, information and how you feel about your body
Life Bytes
Information on alcohol, drugs, healthy eating, relationships, emotional well-being and a host of health issues
Like It is
Puberty, sexual health, contraception, peer pressure and sex. what you need to know and problem page where you can ask for advice
Mind, Body and Soul
Teen health information including sex, contraception, puberty, alcohol, drugs and smoking
Papyrus
Help for young people who are feeling suicidal
RE-Quest
Help for young men aged 15-25 with mental health problems
RU Thinking
Sexual health advice for young people including STDs, contraception and pregnancy
Self Harm
Self harm of young people information centre
Talking to your Doctor - Teenage Confidentiality
Find out whether visiting your GP will be in confidence or whether your GP will ring your parents
Teenage Health Freak
Illnesses, health, growing up and the Dr Ann problem page for you all your queries
Young Minds
Help for young people on mental health issues including depression, stress, eating disorders and the guide to be what its like to be a teenager
Youth in Mind
Help for stressed teenagers, fill out the online questionnaire to identify your strengths and areas where you might need help
HomelessnessHousemate
Information service for young people with housing difficulties
Missing PersonsNational Missing Persons Helpline
If you have run away and want to let anyone know you are ok, or want advice if someone you know is missing
Personal Safety NSPCC
Dedicated to the protecton of children and young people
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Offering in-depth advice on all aspects of personal safety, also offers affordable personal alarms
Think You Know
Advice on using the Internet safely for children, parents and carers
Not Your Fault
Advice for young people where violence or abuse is happening at home between parents or involving them
See our section on Personal Safety for further advice
Racism and Racial IssuesBritkid
Covers race, racism and life
Young Carers Bubblycrew
Information and support for young carers
Princess Royal Trust for Young Carers
Information, support and practical support for young carers and their families
Young People's Rights Criminal Justice System: Young People
Information about the criminal justice system
Just Do Something
How to change things in your community
Young NCB
Have your views heard by people who make decisions on your behalf
The Rights Site
UNICEF UK's youth site with information on the rights of children in the UK and across the world
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