EMERGENCY CONTACTS & RESOURCES
We at Music Relief Foundation are always happy to talk to you about any issue.
NATIONAL HELPLINES
The Life Center
116 000 (free)
The Life Center Runaway Helpline is a free, confidential service for young people who have run away from home. You can text them even if you have no credit left on your mobile phone.
NHS Direct
111 (free)
NHS Direct is a 24/7 helpline offering medical advice and support.
Runaway Helpline
116 000 (free)
Runaway Helpline is a free, confidential service for young people who have run away from home. You can text them even if you have no credit left on your mobile phone.
Childline
0800 1111 (free)
Childline provides children and young people with confidential and free support online, or via text, phone and email.
Samaritans
020 8681 6666 (local, charges may apply) 116 123 (national, free)
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide. They operate a drop-in centre at Samaritans Croydon 2B Kidderminster Road Croydon CR9 2BQ, open at 7:30pm-9:00 pm Monday through Saturday, earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday, and by appointment.
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 or
07537 416 905
Anxiety UK offer a helpline between 9.30 and 5.30pm Mon-Fri for people experiencing anxiety
Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000247 (free)
Domestic Violence Helpline is a 24/7 national service, also for families and friends.
Papyrus Hopeline
0800 068 41 41
Papyrus Hopeline offers a support helpline for young people who are feeling suicidal. Call or visit their website for details of how-to text or email.
CROYDON BASED
Turning point
0300 123 9288 (24/7)
CroydonRecoveryNetwork@turning-point.co.uk
Advice for Croydon under 18s who are affected by drug or alcohol use – own or another’s – or just want some information. Drop-in: Mon-Fri 9:30am – 5:00pm, Turnaround Centre, 51-55 Southend, Croydon, Cr0 1BF.
Talkbus
Talkbus offers mobile advice on same issues as Croydon Drop-In, visiting different locations at different times Mon-Fri afternoons (and Sat mornings by appointment).
INFORMATION AND ONLINE RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Young Minds
Text YM to 85258 if you need urgent help
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds offers lots of resources for young people and their parents about youth mental health (ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, anxiety and anger issues, self-harm, bullying, sexual abuse and many more).
Headspace
Headspace offers mindfulness tips and downloadable meditation guides for stress and anxiety.
DONATE
No matter how big or small the amount, all donations are welcome. Your contribution will go towards the growth of the Music School and the projects we are currently working on.
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VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISE
We’re always looking for keen and reliable volunteers to support our various work areas. In return, you will be able to develop your skills, meet new people and work as a part of a team.
WORK PLACEMENT
We can accommodate students for work experience and have previously welcomed students from Croydon College, Newham College, Greenwich University and Impact Futures.
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