Support and Advice Lines for Parents, Children and Young People

24th Mar 2020

There is no doubt that there will be challenging times ahead for us all. We in St Kevin’s have always been proud of the support we have been able to offer all of our families. As our school will be closed please see below a number of contacts that may be useful.

Also please feel free to contact me at info@stkevins.belfast.ni.sch.uk if you need advice about anything over the coming weeks.

Miss Keegan

Parent Support Groups

LifelineLifeline is the Regional Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing crisis. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.

People living in Northern Ireland can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.

Calls to Lifeline are FREE to people living in Northern Ireland who are calling from UK landlines and mobiles.

Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to listen and help, in confidence.

Lifeline counsellors are experienced in working with trauma, suicide, self-harm, abuse, depression and anxiety

Parenting NI Mon - Thurs 9am - 8pm & Fri 9am - 5pm.

For free, confidential support on any parenting issue call us on 0808 8010 722.

Availability: Mon - Thurs 9am - 8pm & Fri 9am - 5pm.

Youngminds

Call the Parents Helpline 0808 802 5544

Call us for free Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm – available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Autism NI Support Group

Helpline on 028 9040 1729

Telephone and Web Support for Children

Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
Anna Freud	Supporting children’s mental health during periods of disruption	Anxiety Mental Health	www.annafreud.org
Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress	Depression Mental health Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing):	0808 800 8000 18001 0808 808 8000
Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	0808 800 5000 www.there4me.com
The HideOut	Web space to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action of it’s happening to you	Domestic Violence	www.thehideout.org.uk
Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details		www.familysupportni.gov.uk

Telephone and Web Support for Young People

Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
Anna Freud National Centre	Supporting young people’s mental health during periods of disruption	Anxiety Mental health	www.annafreud.org
Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress or despair	Depression Mental health Suicidal thoughts Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing):	0808 808 8000 18001 0808 808 8000
Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships Sex School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
The MIX	Crisis messenger text service	Alcohol Homelessness Suicidal thoughts General advice Mental health Sex/ relationships	0808 808 4994
NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support for teenagers	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	0808 800 5000 www.there4me.com
Aware	Aware is a mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and mental health concerns	Depression Bipolar disorder	02890 357 820
Frank	Confidential advice on drugs	Alcohol Drugs	0300 123 6600
SIMON Community	Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless	Homelessness Housing	0800 171 2222
Informing Choices NI	Advice on sexual health	Sexual health Pregnancy Contraception STDs Access to family planning	0345 122 8687 Monday - Friday 9-5
Common Youth Clinics	Clinics, advice & guidance on sexual health	Emergency contraception Pregnancy testing Counselling	02890 328 866
Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline	Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence	Domestic violence Sexual violence	0808 802 1414
The Migrant Centre NI	Financial Health and Well being		euss@migrantcentreni.org
Cara-Friend/ LGBT Switchboard NI	Support and counselling for the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender communities	LGBTQ+ advice Sex and relationship advice	0808 8000 390
Women’s Aid	Specialist services for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.	Domestic Violence Sexual violence Relationships	0808 802 1414
Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details		www.familysupportni.gov.uk