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Useful Links:

Here are some websites for organisations which work with children and young people which you may find helpful. They are listed alphabetically.

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42nd Street
support for young people experiencing mental distress

Action for Children
leading voluntary sector provider of children's services in the UK

Addaction
Britain's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment agency

Barnardo's - Action with Young Carers
supporting children and young people under 18 who care for a family member

Bullying UK
info and support for young people, parents and teachers

CALM
help, information and advice via a free phone and web service for young men aged between 15-35

Centrepoint
working to improve the lives of homeless young people

Childline
free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK

ContinYou
provides a range of programmes to support children’s and young people’s learning

Get Connected
free email and telephone helpline for young people

Kidscape
the only national charity helping to prevent bullying and child abuse

Liverpool ADHD Foundation
for children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their families

Mermaids
family support group for children and teenagers with gender identity issues

Merseyside Play Action Council
resource centre developing activities for children and young people

Merseyside Youth Association
offers facilities and activities to young people across Merseyside

MIND: Children, Young People & Mental Health
information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health

National Association for Youth Justice
human rights for young people

NSPCC
campaigns to end cruelty to children

National Youth Advocacy Service
independent representation and advice, ensuring that the voice of children and young people can be heard in matters affecting them

Queer Youth Network
for all young people to learn about issues LGBT young people face in a persecuted minority

RASA
rape and sexual abuse centre for women in Merseyside

RU-OK
self-help for teenagers, info for parents and mentors

Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress

Solve It
support and info for young people about volatile substance (solvent) misuse

Talk, Don’t Walk
support, advice and information for young people who have run away, or who are thinking of running away from home or care

Talk to Frank
free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day

Teenlifecheck
Are you aged between 12 and 15? Check out Teenlifecheck, a fun, online and totally confidential quiz. It's free, simple and takes 10 minutes, honestly. Check it out!

TheSite.org
support and guidance support and guidance through life for all young adults

The Who Cares? Trust
for children and young people living in residential or foster care

Winston's Wish
helps bereaved children and young people with a family death

Young Minds
committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people

Youth Works Consulting
expert advice and support for youth workers

Your Teenager
helping parents and carers to handle teenage behaviour and build positive relationships

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