Crisis and support lines for kids, teens and parents in United Kingdom
Free, confidential lines for a child or teen who is struggling, a parent who needs to talk, or anyone worried about a child. Every number here was checked on the service’s own website.
Crisis and suicide support
Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support for anyone who is struggling, including thoughts of suicide.
Samaritans Welsh Language Line
Free emotional support from Samaritans in Welsh.
Shout
Free, confidential text support with a trained volunteer.
Text SHOUT to 85258Website
For kids and teens
Childline
Free, confidential help for children and young people about anything that worries them.
For parents and caregivers
Coram Family Lives
Confidential helpline for parents and families about any part of family life.
Children First support line (Parentline Scotland)
Free support line for families in Scotland.
To report child abuse or neglect
NSPCC Helpline
For adults worried about a child; you can also report to the children's social care team at your local council, or call 999 if the child is at immediate risk.
Checked October 24, 2026. Numbers and hours can change; each line links to the page we checked it on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.