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National Helplines

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Learning Difficulties

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

For families & professionals caring for children & adults with severe learning disabilities & challenging behaviour.
0300 666 0126

National Autistic Society

For impartial, confidential advice and support on autism for anyone affected by, or researching autism.
0808 800 4104

Sexual Abuse

The Survivors Trust

Support & advice for anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse.
0808 801 0818
www.thesurvivorstrust.org

MOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children)

Supporting all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
0800 980 1958
www.mosac.org.uk

National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

Support line for adults who have suffered any type of abuse in childhood.
0808 801 0331
www.napac.org.uk

Elder Abuse

Action on Elder Abuse (Hourglass) 

Help and advice on all aspects of elder abuse.
080 8808 8141

National Dementia Helpline

Information, support and advice about dementia.
03002221122

Domestic Abuse

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Freephone 24hr national domestic violence helpline.
England: 0808 2000 247

Bright Sky UK

A directory of resources to help you find support in your area.

Start here.

 

 

PEGS - Parental Education Growth Support

 

Abuse in Sport

NSPCC dedicated footballers’ hotline

Free helpline for adults who experiences sexual abuse as a young footballer.
0800 023 2642

Mental Health

Thinkaction

Support for people with mild to severe mental health difficulties.
0300 012 0012

Mind Infoline

Information on mental health and where to get help.
0300 123 3393

CALM

T: 0800 58 58 58

Anxiety UK

T: 08444 775 774

Young Minds

T: 0800 802 5544

Papyrus 

T: 0800 088 4141

Addiction

Drinkline

A free helpline for people concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.
0300 123 1110

FRANK

Friendly, confidential advice about drugs and drug use.
0300 123 6600

Gamcare

(Support for anyone aged 18 and under across the UK (incl N.Ireland) who is either ‘at risk’ of or experiencing harms because of gambling.) - 

T: 0203 092 6964

NHS National Centre for Behavioural Addictions

T: 0207 381 7722

 

Advocacy

POhWER

Information, advice, support and advocacy services in England – to help your voice be heard.
0300 456 2370

VoiceAbility

If you need support, VoiceAbility will help you to speak up and be heard, have rights respects & be at the heart of decisions.
01223555800

Age Concern

Contact Number: 0800 678 1602

Other National Helplines

Victim Support

For anyone affected by crime in England or Wales.
08 08 16 89 111

Samaritans

Emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicide.
08457 90 90 90 (24hrs)

Stop Hate Crime

Reporting + support for victims, witnesses & third parties.
0800 138 1625

Live Fear Free (National Bullying Helpline)

T: 0808 80 10 800

Whistleblowing Advice Line

(Support for professionals who are worried about children in the workplace)  

T: 0800 028 0285 or E: help@nspcc.org.uk

National Association for People Abused in Childhood

T: 0808 801 0331 or E: support@napac.org.uk

Childline

T: 0800 11 11

The Proud Trust

T: 0161 660 3347

Runaway Helpline

T: 0800 80 70 70

Kidscape

T: 020 7730 3300

Safer Internet

T: 0344 800 2382

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