Helpful contacts
There are loads of organisations that can help young people deal with bullying. Many have telephone helplines, while others have useful web sites which offer advice. Some have both.
Below is a selection of useful organisations that can help. To see a list of organisations more suited to your circumstances, take a look at need2know’s main site.
- Beat Bullying
- This organisation aims to reduce and prevent bullying by putting together action plans written by young people. You can read these on their web site: www.bbclic.com
- Beyond Bullying
- This site is run by the Leicestershire Education Psychology Service and their Anti-Bullying Strategy Team.
www.beyondbullying.com - Bullying Online
- This organisation has lots of advice for young people and parents who need help with bullying
www.bullying.co.uk - ChildLine
- For help with anything, anytime, call Childline free on 0800 1111 (0800 44 1111 in Scotland) or text phone 0800 400 222. You can also write to them by sending a letter to Freepost 1111, London N1 0BR (no stamp needed).
www.childline.org.uk - Kidscape
- This is a national charity that provides advice on children who have been bullied. They can be called on 020 7730 3300.
www.kidscape.org.uk - NSPCC
- This charity specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. You can call the NSPCC's free national child protection 24 hour helpline on 0808 800 5000.
www.nspcc.org.uk - Parentline Plus
- This is aimed at parents, but it's still a good source of help and support for some of life's pitfalls.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk - Samaritans
- Going through a tough time? The Samaritans can help you no matter what your situation. You can call them anytime on 08457 909090 or email them via their web site.
www.samaritans.co.uk
