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.

Local helplines

Safeguarding Hub for children at risk of harm

Telephone: 0333 240 1727

Mental Health Crisis

(South Cumbria) Telephone: 0800 953 0110

(North Cumbria) Telephone: 0800 652 286

Early Help Cumberland

Telephone: 0300 303 3896

E-School Nurse

Telephone: 01228 603 973

CADAS Addiction Services

Telephone: 0800 254 565

National helplines

Childline if you're a child and need help

Telephone: 0800 1111

NSPCC if you are worried about a child

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

 

The Mix if you're aged 11 to 25, and need some support

Telephone: 0808 808 4994

Text: THEMIX on 85258

Visit Parent Talk on the Action for Children website for parental advice and guidance.

Free and confidential online or Whatsapp chat support.

 

Other helplines

Gambling Helpline

Telephone: 0808 8020 133

Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Telephone: 0800 585 858

National Domestic Abuse

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Shelter

Telephone: 0800 8000 4444