Do you need help or advice about your health? Are you concerned for a friends health? Or maybe you just need to talk to someone who understands?
Below are a number of useful Organisational Helplines and Websites that you can turn to whatever your problem or situation. It's all here, at the click of a button...
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.Visit the official website on www.childline.org.uk
Shelterline – 0808 800 4444 – Help with any housing problems young people have.
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services. Call them on: 0808 808 1677. Visit the website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Victim Supportline – 0845 30 30 900 - Victim Support is the independent national charity which helps people cope with crime. Anyone affected by crime can contact directly for help. And if you report a crime to the police they will also put you in contact with us, if you want them to. www.victimsupport..org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation Helpline – 0845 130 9177 - a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. www.dlf.org.uk
Drugs Advice – 0800 77 66 00 – Talk To Frank is a helpline for information about drugs for people who use them, their families, friends and colleagues. Visit the website: www.talktofrank.com/home
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 - 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. Visit www.samaritans.org.uk
Get Connected – 0808 808 4994 – Get Connected provides a free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations the support and information you need to decide what you want to happen next. It could be anything from a listening ear to somewhere safe to stay for the night. Visit the website on: www.getconnected.org
NHS Direct – 0845 46 47 – For immediate and confidential health advice and information, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Sexwise – 0800 28 29 30 - Sexwise is a helpline that offers free, confidential advice on sex, relationships and contraception. http://www.ruthinking.co.uk/
Other health advice websites:
www.ypsh.net
www.thesite.org
www.cyh.com
www.youthhealthtalk.org
