In danger, or someone is badly hurt? Call 999 now.
Whatever is going on, you do not have to deal with it alone. These services are free. Most are confidential. If you are a young person, Childline is a good place to start.
Worried about a child or young person
If you are worried that a child is being hurt, neglected, pressured or exploited, please tell someone. You do not need to be certain.
Winnr Sport safeguarding lead
Talk to our named safeguarding lead. (Add name, phone and email)
NSPCC helpline
For adults worried about a child. Call 0808 800 5000
nspcc.org.uk
Police
Non-emergency Call 101
In an emergency call 999.
Feeling low, worried or struggling
Childline
Under 19? Free, any time. Call 0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Shout
Free text support, any time. Text SHOUT to 85258. giveusashout.org
Samaritans
Free, any time, any age. Call 116 123
samaritans.org
Papyrus HOPELINE247
Support if you are thinking about suicide, or worried about someone who is. Call 0800 068 4141
papyrus-uk.org
Kooth
Free online counselling and chat for young people. kooth.com (Check it is available in Solihull)
YoungMinds
Advice for young people and a helpline for parents. Call 0808 802 5544
youngminds.org.uk
Bullying, crime, feeling unsafe or pressured
Fearless
Tell someone about crime, anonymously. For under 18s. fearless.org
Crimestoppers
Anonymous, always. Call 0800 555 111
crimestoppers-uk.org
Victim Support
Free support if you have been affected by crime. Call 08 08 16 89 111
victimsupport.org.uk
CEOP
Worried about someone online? Report it. ceop.police.uk
Thinkuknow
Online safety advice for young people and parents. thinkuknow.co.uk
Drugs, vaping, alcohol, eating and health
Talk to FRANK
Honest advice about drugs and alcohol. Call 0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Beat
Support with eating difficulties. Call 0808 801 0711
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Brook
Sex, relationships and health advice for under 25s. brook.org.uk
NHS 111
Health advice when it is not an emergency. Call 111
111.nhs.uk
Home, money, food and family
Family Lives
Parenting and family support. Call 0808 800 2222
familylives.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Money, housing and benefits advice. citizensadvice.org.uk
Shelter
Help if you are worried about housing. Call 0808 800 4444
england.shelter.org.uk
Local food support
Add the nearest foodbank or community pantry. (Add details)
Solihull Council early help
Add Solihull Council family and early help contact. (Add details)
Special educational needs (SEND)
Support for families. Contact, the charity for families with disabled children.
Call 0808 808 3555
contact.org.uk (Add Solihull SENDIASS)
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