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Information and Support: Child abuse

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by child abuse, 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

Kidscape

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

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)

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.

Phone: 0808 801 0331

Future Pathways

Future Pathways offers help and support to people who were abused or neglected as children while they were living in care in Scotland.

Phone: 0808 164 2005



Samaritans

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Related Information and Support

If you have also been affected by sexual abuse, or mental health, organisations listed on our support pages for Sexual abuse and Mental health may be able to help.