Places To Get Help
There is no shame in looking for help. These organisations exist because they are needed. I have used some of the organisations listed below myself and found them very helpful.
ChildLine
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people.
Drayton Park Women’s Crisis Centre
An alternative to hospital for women in an acute mental health crisis
NSPCC Helpline
The NSPCC Helpline is a service for adults who are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child.
The Maytree
A place to find some peace, if you are feeling suicidal.
Pact
Support if someone you know is in prison
Rape & Sexual Abuse Helpline
Croydon based organisation providing a high standard of professional support to survivors of sexual violence.
(This website has a timer to automatically re-direct to another site, if you are concerned about anyone knowing you visited the site)
The Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential,non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair,including those which could lead to suicide.
SupportLine
Work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.
