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Please know you are not alone. The right person is ready to listen.
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In this section of the Listening Project you will find a range of organisations that can support you. Please do reach out.
If you are in crisis and need help, there are teams who can help you.
In immediate danger? call 999
Mental health crisis, call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Domestic Abuse, call the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 operated by Refuge. If you are unable to talk you can use the online Chat Function.
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Chat-to-us-online
There is a specific British Sign Language (BSL) helpline available 10 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday.
BSL helpline:
Report a concern about a child
If you’re concerned about a child, you can find advice on how to report a concern about a child on essex.gov.uk.
Mental health support:
You can call the Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at any time.
Phone: 0800 953 0222
They offer access to mental health and emotional well-being care and support. The number is free to call. Support is available across Essex for:
How to request social care support
If you’re a parent or carer, child or young person and you need support, you can get in touch.
Phone: 0345 603 7627 and ask for the Children’s Line.
Advisors will listen to your concerns and try to find the right level of support for you and your family.
You can also fill in their online Request for Support form.
Find out more about children’s social care on essex.gov.uk
