Do you need urgent help?
If you're worried about your safety, it's important to get help.
You can speak to a Childline counsellor any time.
In an emergency, you should always call 999.
Relationships matter to young people
Family relationships
We know that families aren't always the easiest to be around and every family is different. And no matter who's in your family, things can be tough sometimes.
If people in your home are arguing all the time or struggling to cope it can be hard to know what to do. You can't control what your family does but there are ways to get support.
Speak to Kooth
Whatever you're feeling, Kooth are here to help
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous support to young people 18 years of age and below. Kooth have:
- Discussion boards
- Tips/tricks for relaxing after a difficult day
- Podcasts
- Mood tracker
- Kooth chat and messenger to speak to counsellors about what's bothering you.
Speak to CAFCASS
Sometimes, families have difficulties that they cannot sort out on their own.
Your parents or carers might be separating, or they might be finding it difficult to look after you properly.
If Cafcass are supporting your family, they will always be happy to hear from you and listen to your opinion and anything you're worried about.
There's lots of help and resources on the Cafcass website for you, including feedback from other children and young people who have been through the family court process.
Visit the Cafcass' children and young people webpage to learn more.
Speak to Childline
We know that families aren't always the easiest to be around. Things can be tough sometimes.
Every family is different. There can be family changes such as separation, illness, money problems and lots of other things going on.
Whatever's happening in your family, you can get advice from - and talk to - Childline.
Whether it's getting top tips about how to deal with arguments in your family, chatting with other young people in a similar situation, or getting advice from a counsellor, the Childline website is a great place to get support.
Speak to Young Minds
If you’re struggling with your feelings, you're not alone.
Young Minds have loads of practical tips, advice and information for young people who are struggling with their feelings, as well as information on getting the support you need.
Read about other young people in a similar situation to you, and how they looked after their mental health, including self-care tips.
Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, Young Minds are here to help.
Visit the Young Minds mental health advice webpage for more information.
Speak to a trusted adult
Sometimes it can be hard to speak about the things that are worrying us, and that’s OK.
If you are scared, worried, sad or unsure about something you can speak to a trusted adult who will listen to you and your thoughts, while respecting your feelings.
Who is a trusted adult?
A trusted adult could be:
- A parent or guardian
- A friend's parent
- Brother or sister
- Grandparents
- Carer
Or someone who works with young people, such as:
- A youth worker
- A teacher
- Social worker
- Counsellor
When you’re speaking to these people about a problem, tell them if there are certain things you don’t want them to share with anyone else. But remember, they have a duty to keep you and others safe and to do this they may need to give information to other people.