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Information and Support - Bullying

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by bullying, the following organisations may be able to help.

ChildLine

ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.

Phone: 0800 1111

Family Lives

Family Lives provides help and support in all aspects of family life, including bullying, special educational needs, and support for specific communities.

Phone: 0808 800 2222

The Mix

The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, bullying, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.

Webchat available.

If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, you can text THEMIX to 85258.

NSPCC

NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.

Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7)

Kidscape

Kidscape provides information and advice on bullying and child protection to young people, parents and carers.

YoungMinds

YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people on mental health, wellbeing, racism and self-harm.

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258.

Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.

Phone: 0808 802 5544

The Cybersmile Foundation

The Cybersmile Foundation offers support, advice and guidance to people of all ages who have been affected by cyberbullying and online hate campaigns.

Victim Support

Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.

Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)

Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.

Phone: 028 9024 3133

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.

Phone: 0800 160 1985

Related Information and Support

If you have also been affected by self harm, organisations listed on our Self Harm support page may be able to help.

You can find current information and support for issues covered by Action Line on the .