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HELP LINES

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As a result of all of the above, following external audit and verification, 20% of any and all royalties from book and other sales of shy will be donated to an appropriate mental-health charity.

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MENTAL HEALTH 

Young Minds

www.YoungMinds.org.uk

(National Charity)

  • Parents’ Helpline: 0808 8025544

  • Crisis Messenger for young people

  • Text the letters –“YM” : 852 258

  • Also offers parents webchat & email serviceï‚·

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MIND

Useful contacts for any concerns

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NSPCC

(National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

  • Childline:(free to contact) 0800 1111 (24hrs/day 7 days a week, for children & young people under 19 yrs old)

  • Also available to speak online through 1-2-1 chat or via email service help@NSPCC.org.uk

  • Help for adults concerned about children 0808 800 5000

  • If you think a child is in immediate danger please call the police on 999 straight away.

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NHS

  • www.nhs.uk

  • Use NHS111: online (111.nhs.uk) or call 111 if you think you need medical help right now

  • You can also access Mental Health A-Z information and support pages.

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SHOUT

If you are struggling:

  • 24/7 text support for young people.  

  • Text - "SHOUT" to 85258​

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The Mix

Essential support services for under 25s

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Samaritans

  • Freephone 116 123 (24/7)

  • Emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope or at risk of self-harm

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HarmLESS

A resource for those who have contact with young people who are self harming. It is designed to help young people talk about self-harm with a young person so that you can decide what support might help.

  • HarmLESS is a guide, if you're still unsure or worried about a young person call your local CAMHS (child adolescent mental health services) team

  • www.harmLESS.nhs.uk

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Papyrus

Thinking of suicide?  Are you or is a young person you know not coping with life?  For confidential suicide prevention advice contact

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Eating Disorders

Beat
Eating disorders – including bulimia, binge eating and anorexia

  • Our helplines are open from 3pm – 8pm Monday to Friday

  • Support available by phone, email, webchat, social media and by letter

  • Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones within the U.K. and do not appear on itemised bills:

    • England: 0808 801 0677

    • Scotland: 0808 801 0432

    • Wales: 0808 801 0433

    • Northern Ireland: 0808 801 0434

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Drug/Substance Addiction U.K.

HELPLINES: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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Drinkline

 

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)

  • Call 0800 358 3456

  • Email: helpline@nacoa.org.uk

  • NACOA offers information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents

 

  • Scottish Families Affected by Drugs and Alcohol Call: 08080 101 011

 

Smart Recovery

  • Website, online meetings

  • Offer virtual meetings to anyone affected by alcohol addiction 

  • Supportline Call: 01708 765200

  • Email: info@supportive.org.uk

  • Offers emotional support to children, young adults and adults who are struggling with the effects of alcohol addiction

BEDWETTING
(nocturnal enuresis)

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis)

  • Contact Bladder and Bowel UK 0161 214 4591

  • Email bbuk@disabledliving.co.uk

  • Eric The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity 0808 169 9949

  • www.nhs.uk  Follow Health A-Z (B - Bedwetting in Children)

HOMELESSNESS

Shelter England

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Shelter Scotland

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Shelter Wales

 

Shelter Northern Ireland - housing advice

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Centrepoint Helpline

Ending youth homelessness

  • Helpline:Call: 0808 800 0661

  • Advice to anyone in England 16-25 years

OTHER SUPPORT

British Red Cross

Call: 0808 196 3651

 

Age UK Adviceline

Call our free, confidential advice line on

0800 678 1602.  Open 8am-7pm daily, 365 days a year.

 

Silver Line Helpline

Call: 0800 470 80 90

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Cruse Bereavement Support

​Call: 0808 808 1677

 

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