If you need urgent help for yourself or your child, the following contact details may be helpful:   

  Call 999 for any life-threatening emergencies.   

• The NHS Newham crisis line number is: 0800 073 0066  and is open 24/7/365, providing support to people of all ages living in Newham who experience a mental health crisis.  

• Newham MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0203 373 4600. Anyone can make a referral to social services if they have a concern about a child.  

 Other helpful support lines:    

• Samaritans - Free phone 116 123    

• Textline - text SHOUT to 85258    

• Childline (to age 18) - 0800 1111.  www.childline.org.uk    

Support websites for help with mental health, dealing with bullying, or supporting a friend:   

• Kooth www.kooth.com   

• Young Minds www.youngminds.co.uk   

For help regarding sexual assault:    

• The Havens https://www.thehavens.org.uk/ 020 3299 6900    

• The Lighthouse  https://www.thelighthouse-london.org.uk/   0808 169 8112    

For help regarding online content or behaviour, including cyber-bullying:    

• The Safer Internet Centre www.saferinternet.org.uk/help-centre    

• Report Harmful Content www.reportharmfulcontent.com     

• Internet Watch Foundation www.iwf.org.uk