Helplines

Find a range of services that are on hand to provide you with support and guidance.

For medical emergencies or immediate danger call 999. For medical assistance call NHS 111.

National Helplines

If you're a child and need help call Childline on 0800 1111
If you are worried about a child call NSPCC on 0808 800 5000

If you're aged 11 to 25, and need some support call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 or text THEMIX on 85258 if you need help.

Visit the Action for children website for parental advice and guidance. They also offer free and confidential online chat support.

Other helplines

Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
Samaritans Talking Service 116 123
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for men 0800 585858
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Shelter for urgent housing advise 0800 800 4444

Local Helplines

Safeguarding Hub for children at risk of harm 0333 240 1727
Mental Health Crisis (South Cumbria) 0800 953 0110
Mental Health Crisis (North & West Cumbria) 0800 652 286
For Early Help Cumberland 0300 303 3896
E-School Nurse 01228 603973
CADAS Addiction Services 08002 54565