If you, or someone you know, is in need of confidential advice and assistance, please do not hesitate use the use any of these websites.
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Childline (http://www.childline.org.uk/)
Free and confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK.
0800 1111 - open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Get connected (http://www.getconnected.org.uk/)
Free and confidential helpline for young people.
0808 808 4994 - open 1pm - 11 pm. Offer webchat as well.
Connexions (http://www.connexions-direct.com/)
Free and confidential help line for young people; number doesn't appear on bill. If you call from a mobile phone they can call you back.
080 800 13 219 - open 8 am - 2 am.
Victim Support (http://www.victimsupport.com/vs_england_wales/contacts/supportline.php)
Charged at local rate help line for victims and witnesses.
0845 30 30 900 - open 9am - 9pm Mondays to Fridays; 9 am - 7 pm weekends.
TextDirect number 18001 0845 30 30 900 if you have hearing difficulties.
The Havens (http://www.thehavens.co.uk/)
Anyone in London who has been raped or sexually assaulted can come to a Haven. They offer you a place of safety and all the support and help you need to recover.
Beatbullying (http://www.beatbullying.org/)
Provides information on the issue anti bullying. They also offer a free toolkit for everyone involved in anti bullying.
Sexwise (http://www.ruthinking.co.uk/)
Free and confidential help line on issues like sex, contraception and relationships.
0800 28 29 30 - open 7am - 12pm, seven days a week.
There4me (http://www.there4me.com/)
Offers help regarding any problem. They provide you with information about bullying, abuse, drugs, and relationships.
They offer 1-2-1 online help.
The Hide Out (http://www.thehideout.org.uk/)
Provides information about domestic violence.
Youth to youth
(http://www.youth2youth.co.uk/helpline.htm)
Confidential helpline run by young people (16 - 21) for young people. If you are calling from the UK you can provide them with your number and they will call you back.
020 8896 3675 - 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm Mondays and Thursdays.
They offer web chat as well.
Children's legal centre (http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com)
Free helpline offering legal advice.
0800 783 2187 - open 9.30 am - 5 pm Mondays to Fridays.
NSPCC (http://www.nspcc.org.uk/)
Free child protection helpline offering advice and help on children's safety and welfare.
0808 800 5000 - open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Text phone on 0800 056 0566.
They offer help in 15 different languages! Check their website for the appropriate number.
Kidscape (http://www.kidscape.org.uk/)
Helpline that provides information about bullying and child abuse.
08451 205 204 - open 10 am - 4 pm. Charged 5p per minute from BT landlines.
FOR ADULTS
Parentline plus
(http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk )
Free and confidential help line that offers support to anyone parenting a child.
0808 800 2222 - open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Text phone on0800 783 6783
(http://www.victimsupport.com/vs_england_wales/contacts/supportline.php)
Charged at local rate help line for victims and witnesses.
0845 30 30 900 - open 9am - 9pm Mondays to Fridays; 9 am - 7 pm weekends.
TextDirect number 18001 0845 30 30 900 if you have hearing difficulties.
The Havens (http://www.thehavens.co.uk/)
Anyone in London who has been raped or sexually assaulted can come to a Haven. They offer you a place of safety and all the support and help you need to recover.
Children's legal centre (http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/ )
Free help line offering advice for parents on legal issues.
0845 120 2948 - open 9.30 am - 5 pm Mondays to Fridays.
National Domestic Violence Help line (http://www.refuge.org.uk/ or http://www.women'said.org.uk/)
24 hour help line offering emergency accommodation and practical and emotional support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
0808 2000 247
FOR MEN
Men's Advice Line 0808 801 0327 (http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/)
For men experiencing abusive relationships.
Fathers Direct (http://www.fathersdirect.com/)
Helps men recognize the full potential of fatherhood while supporting them and their families.
Working with Men (http://www.workingwithmen.org/)
Raises awareness on issues affecting boys and men
RESPECT 0845 122 8609
(http://www.respectphoneline.org.uk/phoneline )
Helpline offering advice and information to people who are abusive towards their partners and want to help stop.
[1] Home Office report, British Crime Survey of England and Wales 2005, pp. 83
