Helplines

Sometimes we all need a bit of extra support or advice. Here are some useful contact details if you need them.

act.campaign.gov.uk

Helpline 0800 789 321

www.childline.org.uk

Helpline 0800 1111

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Helpline 03444 111 444

www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/separating/safety/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhtW53qHM3QIVyb_tCh08rQz5EAMYASAAEgLGmPD_BwE

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

kooth.com/incrisis.html

www.samaritans.org

Helpline 116 123

Housing/Homeless

www.shelter.org.uk

Emergency helpline 0808 1644 660

Helpline 0808 800 4444

www.stophateuk.org

Helpline 0800 138 1625

www.thecalmzone.net

Helpline 0800 58 58 58

Support Service for under 25’s

www.themix.org.uk

Helpline 0808 808 4994

www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse

Helpline 0808 1689 111

Don’t forget you can always contact the Mercia College’s Safeguarding Team on 01332 332727 or e-mail them at safeguarding@mercia-college.co.uk

Mercia College has two Designated Safeguarding Officers, Janie Hewitt on 07787 280385 or Jean Briggs on 07827 891869