Useful Links
There are many organisations available to provide help and support, often 24 hours a day.
Below are some links to useful information for professionals, parents and young people on a range of issues experienced by us all but in particular young people.
AFC Crisis Messenger Service
A 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Text AFC to 85258.
Bullying UK
Family support services offered through our helpline, live chat and email support around issues such as bullying and special educational needs
Childline:
A private and confidential listening and advice service for children and young people up to the age of 19.
The HideOut
Women’s Aid website to raise awareness of domestic abuse for children and young people, and to support those affected by it.
MIND
Provide information, advice, where to get help near you and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans
Offer confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call free on 116 123
A Way Out
Supports young women facing issues including mental health and wellbeing, family/carer relationship breakdown, NEET, domestic abuse, substance misuse and experience of exploitation.
Calm Harm
An award-winning app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause.
Cruse
Offers advice, information and support to bereaved people of all ages, however or whenever the death occurred.
kooth
Online chat and emotional well-being support for children and young people through moderated message forums, magazine, live forums, mini activities hub and youth support.
The Mix
Leading support service for young people, helping you take on any challenge you’re facing e.g. mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups or drugs.
Winston’s Wish UK
Childhood bereavement charity offering practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals
BEAT UK
A charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight and shape.
Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP) Centre:
CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.
Grief Encounter
Leading child bereavement charity providing free and professional support services to children, young people and their families following the death of someone close.
Mermaids
Supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people , as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.
Play Therapy United Kingdom
An organisation governing therapeutic play and play therapy and providing information to the public about working therapeutically with children.
Women’s Aid
National charity for women and children victims of domestic abuse. Free phone National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247
Local Organisations
Hartlepool and Stockton Safeguarding Children’s Partnership
If you’re worried about a child, call 01429 284284 / 01642 130080 or out of office hours call 01642 524552.
Daisy Chain
Provides support services to children and adults affected by autism, and their parents/carers and siblings
Teesside Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Provide a sensitive and dedicated service that meets the needs of Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault.
Catalyst
The voice, representation and support for Stockton on Tees voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE).
Eastern Ravens
Young Carers Support Service providing tailored and flexible support to young carers and their families.
Cruse
Offers advice, information and support to bereaved people of all ages
Middlesbrough 01642 210284
The Halo Project
Supports victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM. Working with key partners to provide interventions and advice for the protection and safety of victims.
Victim Care and Advice Service
Service provides free, independent care and confidential support for victims of crime and their families
