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Childline

(Including the Line for children living away from home)
Free, national helpline for children and young people. Provides a confidential telephone counselling service for any child with any problem 24 hours a day. Children can also write letters to the Freepost address. Trained counsellors provide support and advice and refer children in danger to appropriate helping agencies. Draws public attention to issues affecting children's welfare and rights.

Contact details

Contact Name
Telephone
0800 1111 (24 hour helpline), 0800 884444 (The Line)
Fax: 020 7650 3201
E-mail
info@nspcc.org.uk
Website
www.childline.org.uk 

Address

Address
Freepost NATN 1111
London
Postcode
E1 6BR

Time / Date Details

Opening times (phone)
Helpline every day 24 hours. The Line: Mon-Fri 3.30pm-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-8pm.

Costs

Cost(s)
Free calls from most land and mobile networks. Children may write to the Freepost address without a stamp.

Further details

Parent Body
NSPCC.
Client Group
All children and young people up to the age of 18 years. The Line is for children who live away from home, in foster homes, children's homes, boarding schools, hospitals and other places.
Language note
Interpreters may be available on an occasional basis
Last checked date
12/12/2012
Record ID
1354
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