Support Links

Careers

'icould' (a charity offering career advice)

Disability & SEN

Miscellaneous

Government

Worried about a child?

NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000
National UK domestic violence helpline 0808 2000 247

Sexual Abuse/assault/rape /exploitation/grooming

Sexual and online exploitation
Sexual Grooming, parental advice
Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90
Child Line 0800 11 11
MOSAC helpline for non-abusing parents & carers of abused children 0800 980 1958
National Association for People Abused in Childhood helpline weekdays & evenings
0800 085 3330
Rape Crisis finds your nearest Rape Centre & specialist information
Victim Support help and advice if you have been a victim of a crime. Also helps apply for compensation 0845 30 30 900

Young person’s counselling services

www.kooth.com (11-25 year olds)
www.there4me.com (12-16 year olds)

Drugs and Addiction

NHS Choices – Drugs

Find services for drug addiction support. Provide your postcode to search for the nearest Drug addiction support service.

Drugs Overview	Painkillers	Legal highs
Cannabis - the facts	Drug Addiction Support

Royal College of Psychiatrists - Cannabis and Mental Health

A research leaflet on the effects of cannabis use and mental health. Make informed choices about cannabis use

Talk to Frank

Free confidential drugs information and 24 hour advice. Find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don't).

Talk to Frank	Opiates	Codeine
Helpline: 0300 123 6600	Legal highs	Smart drugs
How do I know if I've got a problem?		Over the Counter Painkillers

The Mix

Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all.

We’ll connect you to experts and your peers who’ll give you the support you need to take on any challenge you’re facing. We’re a free and confidential multi-channel service. If you choose to access our support it is without the worry of anyone else finding out.

Childline Drugs

Drugwise

Provides drug information which is topical, evidence-based and non-judgemental – and to promote this through media work, public speaking and lecturing.

Addaction

Working in the field of drug and alcohol treatment, includes specialist services for young people and access to local projects.

Over the counter and prescription drugs
Community for Recovery
Helpline: 01785 810762
Text: 07973 887693

Get Help Solvent Abuse

Re-Solv
Solve It,

DrugFAM

Helpline: 0300 888 3853 (9am-5pm Mon - Fri)

Flexible Support for individual family members and carers rather than the user, we focus on ‘whole family recovery’ and our aim is a positive outcome for everyone including those misusing drugs or alcohol.

Adfam National

National charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance related family work including database of local support groups that helps families hear about and talk to people who understand their situation.

Release

Helpline: 020 7324 2989

Provides a range of services meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users and those who live and work with them. The drugs team provides help, advice, information, support and referral to people affected directly and indirectly by drug use.

Amy Winehouse Foundation

Resilience Programme for Schools

The Amy Winehouse Foundation works to prevent the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on young people. We also aim to support, inform and inspire vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to help them reach their full potential.

Action on Addiction

Provides help and information to families and individuals who are worried about alcohol or drug misuse problems.