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Childline
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
Call us on: 0800 1111
or
Chat to us online: childline.org.uk
Safeguarding
Birmingham Children’s Trust:
Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS)
If you are worried about a child or would like to report concerns about a child please contact the Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS).
Telephone: 0121-303-1888
Website: birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
NYAS – National Youth Advocacy Service
NYAS supports, safeguards and empowers children and young people.
Telephone: 0808 808 1001
Website: nyas.net
Samaritans
An organisation who offer support to individuals in distress.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: samaritans.org
Shelter
An organisation who offer support to individuals in distress.
Telephone: 0808 800 4444
Website: shelter.org.uk
Birmingham’s Housing Department
Statutory Agency who can support families should you experience housing difficulties.
Website: birmingham.gov.uk/housing
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care
To promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.
Day by Day Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Email: cruse.org.uk
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children, helps young people re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling.
Telephone: 08452 03 04 05
Website: winstonswish.org
Bullying
Family Lives
Visit the bullying website for support and information.
familylives.org.uk
Kidscape
Organisation which offers support to children and families concerned about bullying.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Mental Health
Young Minds
Organisation that supports young people and families who may be worried about mental health issues.
Parent helpline: 0808 802 5544
Website: youngminds.org.uk
MIND
The National Association for Mental Health. An association that supports individuals and families experiencing mental health problems.
MIND Birmingham:0800 915 9292
Website: birminghammind.org
Self harm
Recover Your Life
Internet site which supports individuals and families affected by self harming.
www.recoveryourlife.com
Eating disorders
BEAT
Site and helpline which support those affected by eating disorders.
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Relationship Concerns
Relate
Nationwide service for those needing support with relationship issues. This can mean couple counselling, individual counselling and family counselling.
There are local counselling centres that can be accessed in the day or evenings.
Telephone: 0300 100 1234
Website: relate.org.uk
CAFCASS
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service
CAFCASS champions the interests of children involved in family proceedings, advising the family courts in England on what it considers to be in the best interests of individual children.
Telephone: 0300 456 4000
Website: cafcass.gov.uk
Single Parents
Gingerbread*
An organisation that supports single parents. Can offer advice on benefit support.
Telephone: 0808 802 0925
Website: gingerbread.org.uk
SingleParents
Your website for All things SingleParent.
singleparents.org.uk
Pregnancy
NTC – National Childbirth Trust
A charity whose purpose is to provide support and evidence-based information in pregnancy, birth and early days of parenthood.
Please see their website for more information.
www.nct.org.uk
Miscarriage Association
A website and helpline to offer support to those having experienced a miscarriage.
Helpline: 01924 200799
(Mon-Fri, 9am – 4pm)
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Drugs & Alcohol Support
Young Minds
Tips for talking to your child about alcohol and drugs. They also outline where you can find help if you’re worried about your child’s drinking or drug use.
Parent helpline: 0808 802 5544
Website: youngminds.org.uk
FRANK
Honest information about drugs.
Helpline: 0300 1236600
Website: talktofrank.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
“At AA, alcoholics help each other. We will support you. You are not alone. Together, we find strength and hope. You are one step away.”
Helpline: 0800 917 7650
Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
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