Support for Young People & Children

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 immediately.

For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111, SHOUT (text 85258), or Samaritans (116 123).

Need help right now?

• Childline – Call 0800 1111 (24/7)
• SHOUT  – Text YM to 85258 for free (24/7) support
• SANEline – Call 0300 304 7000 (4 PM–10 PM)
• SANEchat – Tue–Thu: 4 PM–8 PM
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – 0800 587 0800 (6PM-Midnight)

Mental Health

• Mid and North East Essex Mind – Call 01206 764600 (Mon- Fri 9AM to 5PM)
• No Panic Youth Helpline – Call 0300 772 9844 (10 AM–10 PM)
• Kooth – Online support

Bullying

• National Bullying Helpline – Call 0300 323 0169 (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM)

LGBTQ+ Young People

• Mermaids – Call 0808 801 0400 (Mon & Wed: 10:30AM – 6PM, Tues & Thurs: 1PM – 8:30PM)
• Shore Live Chat – Online chat (Mon-Thurs: 5PM–8PM)
• Switchboard LGBT Helpline – Call 0800 0119 100 (Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM)

Abuse & Safety

• NSPCC Helpline – Call 0808 800 5000 (Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM)
• 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line – Call 0808 500 2222 (24/7) Chat online (24/7)
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Call 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Chat online (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–10 PM)
• Stop It Now – Call 0808 1000 900 (Mon- Thurs 9AM-9PM Fri 9AM-5PM)
• SafeCall – Call 116 000 (Mon- Sun 10AM-5PM) Text 116000 (Mon- Sun 10AM-10PM)

Family Support

• Nacoa – Call 0800 358 3456 (Mon- Sat 10AM-7PM) Chat Online (Tues 12PM-5PM, Thurs 12PM-5PM)
• Child Bereavement UK – Text 07418 341 800 (Mon–Fri: 8 AM–8 PM) Call 0800 028 8840 (Mon–Wed: 9 AM–4:30 PM, Thu: 9 AM–2:30 PM, Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM)  Chat online (Mon–Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM)
• Grief Encounter – Call 0808 802 0111 (Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–3 PM)