Get Support
Other organisations that can help you
Are you worried that your rights or the rights of another are at risk? Want someone to talk to?
Here are some useful places to seek advice and support.
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, by calling, talking to a counsellor online, sending Childline an email or posting on their message boards. Childline’s service gives young people a voice when no one else is listening. Whatever problems or dangers you may be facing, it’s a place for you to turn for support – any time of day or night.
Childline is here every day, all day.
Chat, post or email
Freephone – 08001111
Meic
Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. From finding out what’s going on in your local area to help dealing with a tricky situation, Meic will listen even when no-one else will. They won’t judge you and will help by giving you information, useful advice and the support you need to make a change.
Meic is here every day, 8am – midnight
Advice and online chat.
Freephone – 080880 23456
Text – 84001
Dewis
Dewis provides a range of information relating to services for children and young people. By visiting their website you’ll be able to access information that may help you focus on what matters to you right now. The website contains links to their resource directory, where you’ll find local and national organisations and services that may be able to help.
Childrens’ Commissioner for Wales – Advice & Investigation
A free and confidential service to advise and support children and young people or those who care for them if they feel that a child has been treated unfairly.
This service is here for you between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Telephone – 01792 765600
Freephone number – 0808 801 1000
Email – advice@childcomwales.org.uk
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