Help and Advice

ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Tel. 0800 1111

Shelter believes everyone should have a home. They help people find and keep a home, they also campaign for decent housing for all. Tel. 0808 800 4444

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress

Information and advice for those concerned about drugs.

Rape Crisis aims to provide the information that survivors of sexual violence, friends and family need to access the services they need.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social welfare in the world.

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

To provide information and emotional support to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers.

The Children's Society is a Christian, child-centred, social justice organisation with an unconditional belief in the child.

NCH is one of the UK's leading children's charities. They support the most vulnerable children, young people and adults so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Housemate is aimed at young people and at anyone that works with young people in a professional or caring capacity. This site accompanies free primary and secondary teachers' materials on housing and homelessness produced by Shelter.

Supporting lesbian, gay and bi-sexual young people

A useful website listing self help groups in alphabetical order.

Barnardo's helps the most vulnerable children and young people transform their lives and fulfill their potential.

Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience

Women's Aid Federation of England (Women's Aid) is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.

Helping homeless and socially excluded young people to rebuild their lives.

Offers disadvantaged young people opportunites to fulfil their potential and move towards an independent and positive future.

Is a UK charity dedicated to helping missing people and supporting their families while they wait for news.

Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people, those without dependents and those who don't receive any statutory help.