London Life

Mothers Against Guns

The organisation calls for people to set up campaign groups in their communities, to see an end to Britain's rising gun culture and lobby the government to introduce stiffer penalties for people convicted of gun-related crimes.
For information email: [email protected]

ChildLine

ChildLine is a free, confidential helpline that offers practical advice and support. You can call ChildLine on 0800 1111. The lines are often very busy. Don't give up if you don't get through straight away. Alternatively you can visit their website at www.childline.org.uk

Get Connected

Get Connected is a free helpline and email service for young people. Whatever your problem, whether it's to do with your family, your health, school, housing or anything else, the counsellors can put you in touch with an agency who can help you. You can call Get Connected on 0808 808 4994 (lines are open 1-11pm every day) or email them on [email protected]

NSPCC

The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) also has a free, confidential 24-hour helpline you can call on 0808 800 5000. The counsellors can help you with any problem, at home or at school. You can also email the NSPCC for advice and they offer help in a variety of different languages. The NSPCC's There4Me website also offers advice for 12-16 year olds.

Supportline

SupportLine is a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to children, young people and adults. SupportLine can take calls on a wide range of issues including relationships, child abuse, anger, bullying, eating disorders, exam stress, self harm, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, disability, mental health, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, debt, phobias, conflict, sexuality, health concerns, homelessness, racial harassment and loneliness. You can call SupportLine on 020 8554 9004 or visit their website to find out more.

Youth2Youth

Youth2Youth (Y2Y) is a confidential helpline run by young people for young people. If you are under 19 and are worried, confused, or just need to talk, you can call the helpline on 020 8896 3675, or send email or chat online via www.youth2youth.co.uk.

Bullying Online

The Bullying Online website has practical advice about what to do if you're being bullied and links to organisations who can help you. You don't have to put up with it! www.bullying.co.uk.

Connexions

Connexions Direct offer confidential support for victims and witnesses of crime. You can contact Connexions on 080 800 13 2 19 or visit
www.connexions-direct.com to get in touch with a Personal Adviser in your area.

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. You can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Samaritans

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. You can contact Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org.

Victim Support

Victim Support is an independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. Victim support provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience. To contact Victim Support, you can visit www.victimsupport.org or call 0845 30 30 900.

Youth Access

Youth Access is the national membership association for young people's information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS). They also list a directory of over 300 local support services. You can contact them on 020 8772 9900 or visit www.youthaccess.org.uk.

Children's Legal Centre

The Children's Legal Centre may be able to provide you with free legal advice. To contact the centre visit www.childrenslegalcentre.com.