See also Information and Advice

FREE HELPLINES

Childline 0800 1111
Childline is a helpline for children in trouble or danger. Takes calls from children and adults worried about the safety of children.

Message Home 0800 700 740
A confidential Helpline that enables those who have left home or run away to leave a message for us to pass on to a relative, carer or friend.

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000
Free 24-hour service providing counselling, information and advice to anyone concerned about a child at risk of ill treatment or abuse.
0800 056 0566 (textphone)

National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700
NMPH supports some of the most vulnerable people in the UK with two confidential helplines which are both free to callers. NMPH support the families left behind when someone goes missing and…..

National Drug Helpline 0800 776600
24 hour helpline giving information about all drugs and all aspects of their use.

ParentLine 0808 800 2222
0800 7836783 (Textphone)

OTHER HELPLINES (Calls charged)

Samaritans 08457 909090 (24 hour)

Childrens Legal Centre Advice Line 01206 873820
(Mon - Fri 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:30)

Gamblers Anonymous 0121 233 1335

Hereford and Worcester Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 01432 275700
Line open 7.30 - 10.00 Tues - Thurs

National Lesbian and Gay Switchboard (24hr) 0207 837 7324

National Anti-Bullying Helpline 0207 378 1446 (open Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm)
They also produce leaflets and information for parents.

Kidscape 0207 730 3300 (available Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
Kidscape advises on any issue to do with bullying for young people and provide a wide range of literature.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre 01905 724514

Victim Support 01989 769135
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Police Child Protection Unit 01432 276422

Herefordshire Women's Aid 01432 356146 (during office hours)
or via the Samaritans: 01432 269000 (all other times)