Other helpful organisations

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Scottish Child Law Centre

A Scottish charity that provides free legal advice on children’s rights and child law across Scotland. They provide confidential and impartial advice via telephone or email from a fully qualified solicitor.

Just for Kids Law

A UK charity who work with and for young people to ensure their legal rights are respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. They provide advocacy, legal support and advice for children and young people in the UK. This can include support with issues to do with criminal law, the care system, education, housing and immigration.

Coram Children’s Legal Centre

A charity who specialise in law and policy affecting children and young people. They support people across the UK with free legal information and advice on family and education law.

Marie Collins Foundation

A UK charity that helps children who’ve been affected by online sexual abuse and exploitation to recover and live safe, fulfilling lives. 

Samaritans

Samaritans work to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. They provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the UK, often through their telephone helpline.

Childline

A free, confidential support helpline for anyone under 19 to discuss any issues they are going through.

Papyrus

A national charity dedicated to preventing suicide in young people, by promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. They have a confidential helpline for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts.

The Mix

Support for young people with any issues they might be facing, from mental health to sex and relationships. The site has an online community and confidential helpline and counselling service.

The Reward Foundation

A UK charity that looks at the science behind sex, relationships and love. They share information about pornography and how it impacts our brain, our relationships and our physical and mental health.