You're not on your own

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Free, confidential helplines and services across the UK for young people, parents and carers. Whatever you're going through, someone is ready to listen.

If you need help right now

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. These services are free and open around the clock.

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Anyone, any age

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Free, confidential text support if you're struggling to cope and would rather not speak out loud.

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A note on these services

Spark UK does not run these helplines and is not responsible for the content or availability of external services. Details such as opening hours can change — please check each organisation's website for the latest information. Sparks of Knowledge is a resource library, not a crisis or counselling service.