National support services for young people
Brook
Information about relationships and sexual health for young people aged 25 and under.
Centrepoint
Free support and secure housing for homeless young people.
www.centrepoint.org.uk (opens new window)
0808 800 0661
Child Bereavement UK
Support and Guidance for bereaved young people.
www.childbereavementuk.org (opens new window)
0808 028 8840
Childline
For anyone under the age of 19 to talk about any issues they are going through.
www.childline.org.uk (opens new window)
0800 11 11
GamCare
Supports anyone under the age of 18 who is either at risk of, or experiencing, harm because of gambling.
www.gamcare.org.uk (opens new window)
0808 802 0133
Kooth
Free online counselling and information service for children and young people.
No Panic
Supporting young people under 21 years old living with panic attacks, phobias, OCD and other related disorders.
www.nopanic.org.uk/youth-hub/ (opens new window)
0300 772 9844
NSPCC
The NSPCC are there to speak with anyone with a concern about a young person suffering abuse including neglect, emotional, physical and sexual as well as exploitation.
www.nspcc.org.uk (opens new window)
0808 800 5000
Papyrus
A charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
www.papyrus-uk.org (opens new window)
Hopeline: 0800 0668 4141
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland
Practical and emotional support, counselling and group work service for women and girls aged 13+
www.ctn.org.uk (opens new window)
0808 035 2794
Shelter
Free support, guidance, and expert advice on homelessness.
www.england.shelter.org.uk (opens new window)
0808 800 4444
Talk to Frank
Honest information about drugs, their effects, health risks and the Law as well as support.
www.talktofrank.com (opens new window)
0300 120 6600
The Survivors Trust - Someone Cares
Someone Cares offers a free counselling service for survivors and supporters of abuse.
www.thesurvivorstrust.org (opens new window)
01912 578 094
UK Youth Parliament
The UK Youth Parliament was established in 1999 to provide opportunities for young people, including those from marginalised communities, to influence the parliamentary process.
Young Minds
A mental health charity for children, young people and their parents.
www.youngminds.org.uk (opens new window)
Parents helpline: 088 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm)