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Ask Norman
Around 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some stage, yet the shame and silence can be as bad as the mental health problem itself. Ask Normen is here to guide you and work with you to get help from your GP, School Nurse, or mental health services in Northamptonshire. They ensure young minds are supported and empowered whatever their challenges.
www.asknormen.co.uk
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Barnardo's
Barnardo’s exists solely to protect and support the UK’s most vulnerable young people. Barnardo's help bring out the best in young people – no matter who they are or what they have been through. Barnardo's does this by providing services across the country that specialise in areas such as helping young carers, protecting against child abuse and supporting young people leaving care.
www.barnardos.org.uk
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Beat
Beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. It provides helplines for adults and young people, online support and a UK-wide network of self-help groups. Beat provides information and support through Helplines which people can call, text or email; online support including information, message boards and online support groups; and Helpfinder, an online directory of support services.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
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Calm for Men
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. Standing together to show life is always worth living. 125 lives are lost every week to suicide. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. We exist to change this.
Call - 0800 58 58 58
www.thecalmzone.net
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CEOP
CEOP helps keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are here to help and give you advice, and you can make a report directly to them if something has happened to your child online which has made either you or your child feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone they know in real life, or someone they have only ever met online.
www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
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Childline
Childline offer support, whatever's on your mind. They will help guide you to make decisions that are right for you. They have tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration and can help you feel more in control.
Call - 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
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Childnet International
Childnet are a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. Childnet work directly with children and young people from the ages of 3 to 18, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, finding out about their real experiences online, and the positive things they are doing as well as sharing safety advice.
www.childnet.com
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Cyber Aware
Cyber Aware (formerly Cyber Streetwise) aims to drive behaviour change amongst small businesses and individuals, so that they adopt simple secure online behaviours to help protect themselves from cyber criminals.
www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
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Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety. Their website is a unique resource providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online.
www.getsafeonline.org
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Internet Matters
Internet Matters is a non-for-profit organisation that has a simple purpose – to empower parents and carers to keep children safe in the digital world.
www.internetmatters.org
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(ISC)2
(ISC)2 The World’s Leading Cybersecurity and IT Security Professional Organisation.
www.isc2.org
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Mind
Whether you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, Mind gives you access to the right information - about a condition, treatment options, or practical issues.
Call - 0300 123 3393
www.mind.org.uk
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Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Board
The safeguarding board provide information and advice about keeping children safe in Northamptonshire.
northamptonshirescb.org.uk
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NSPCC
1 in 5 children in the UK have suffered abuse or neglect. The NSPCC work to protect children today and prevent abuse from happening tomorrow.
Call - 0800 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
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Papyrus
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Call - 0800 068 4141
www.papyrus-uk.org
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Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
Call - 116 123
www.samaritans.org
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Sane
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity improving quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Call - 07984 967 708
www.sane.org.uk
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Service Six
Service Six provide a wide variety of free services for children, young people, adults, families and communities.
www.servicesix.co.uk
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Stonewall
Stonewall support those who can’t yet be themselves. They provide a support service to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people know they're not alone.
www.stonewall.org.uk
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The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They will help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via online, social or their free, confidential helpline. Support for Under 25s
Call - 0808 808 4994
www.themix.org.uk
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Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. They have multiple age specific websites to give you advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
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UK Safer Internet Centre
UK Safer Internet Centre provides online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
saferinternet.org.uk
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