Information and Support - The Child in Time
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in The Child in Time, there are organisations that can help.
Missing People
Missing People offers a confidential, free, 24/7 lifeline for people who run away and go missing each year in the UK.
• If you have run away from home or care, been forced to leave home, or if you are thinking about running away
• If you think someone may be looking for you and would like to pass a message home in confidence to say you are safe and well
• If you have a sighting or information about a missing person
Call or Text: 116 000
Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk
NSPCC
NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.
Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7)
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.
Phone: 0800 068 41 41 (24/7)
CALM
CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a suicide prevention charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential support via their helpline and webchat for anyone who is in crisis.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Visit the CALM website
Breathing Space
Breathing Space offers a confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
A BSL service is also available via the website.
Community Advice & Listening Line
Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Lifeline
Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.
Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Phone: 0300 111 5065
