What will I feel if my parents separate?
If your parents separate you may feel loss: of “home”, of trust in the past and future, of security and protection, of financial stability, and of what family has meant to you until now.
Who else can the people you support turn to?
If one or both parents are leaning too heavily on you for support, discuss with them who else they can turn to. You will have limits, bearing in mind all the other things you have to do.
Samaritans is confidential and anonymous
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
Don’t be afraid to refer someone on
Sometimes the best support you can give someone is to refer them on to someone who can help them better than you.
Call Missing People if anyone you know goes missing
Call or text Missing People on 116 000 if you or anyone you know goes missing. Their helpline team is there for confidential advice, 24/7.
Samaritans are available 24×7
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
What if I feel anxious in a new situation?
When you feel anxious in a new situation and are unsure of what to do, look through the messages on this website to see which ones help.
How can I be involved with dogs if I am not in a position to own one?
You can contact local dog rescue organisations in your area and offer to volunteer some of your spare time with dogs waiting to be re-homed.
What can I call NHS 111 about?
Call 111 if you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency, you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service, you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call, or you need health information or reassurance about what to do next.