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Keeping your child safe online - a parent guide

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A free online safety guide on setting up apps, games and software.

Millions of new phones, tablets, laptops and games consoles will be nestling under Christmas trees this year. However, even if parents and carers have gone to the trouble of setting up these new devices and enabling the safety features, there are still potential hazards in the apps, games and software that children will want to install and use. Knowing what to look for and discussing those risks with your child may help avoid any nasty surprises this Christmas. Here are our top tips for ensuring that unwrapping this year's presents doesn't unleash any unexpected dangers.

In the guide, you'll find tips such as disabling in-app purchasing, taking note of age ratings and watching out for imitators.

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Free E-Safety Guide | Setting Up Apps, Games and Software

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This e-safety guide focuses on setting up apps, games and software. Download our FREE online safety posters for schools, parents and carers today.

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Support for Parents from Action For Children

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Anger management for teens - Support for Parents from Action For Children

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At times of stress, children may struggle to manage their emotions. This can lead to anger.

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42nd Street’s vision is for inclusive, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

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SafeSpot - SafeSpot is a brand new app for iPhone and Android that promotes positive mental wellbeing in children and young adults

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SafeSpot is a helpful app and website that aims to provide young people with access to coping strategies and resources in order to help them better deal with difficult situations. It is not a replacement for acute mental health services or an emergency service in itself.

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Calm Harm is an award-winning app funded by teenage mental health charity stem4, to help manage the urge to self-harm. It was developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nihara Krause MBE, in collaboration with young people and uses principles from an evidence-based psychological treatment called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it.

Learn to ride the wave with the Calm Harm app by choosing activities from these categories:
, , Express Yourself , , and .

There is also a breathing exercise to help you be mindful and stay in the moment, regulate difficult emotions, and reduce tension.

When you ride the wave, the urge to self-harm will fade.

The Calm Harm app provides some immediate activities and techniques to help you break the cycle of self-harm behaviour and explore underlying trigger factors; the app supports you in building a 'safety net' of helpful thoughts, behaviours, and access to supportive people, as well as providing the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. The Calm Harm app also signposts to help.

The app is private, anonymous, and safe.

Please note that the Calm Harm app is not a substitute for the assessment and individualised treatment by a health or mental health professional.

Our app is for young people over the age of 13.

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Calm Harm is a free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm. Available on Google Play & App Store.

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Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.

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"Since starting alumina it's become the highlight of my week. It's such a safe, non judgemental place which has really helped me in my recovery."

Max

"If you're thinking about joining I'd say go for it, the team are lovely and everyone who does it is so welcoming and supportive"

Abi

Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 14 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don't need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions - you'll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

IS ALUMINA RIGHT FOR ME?

Are you...

11-19 years old?

Living in the UK?

Someone who self-harms or worries they might?

Looking for support but not wanting to do it face to face?

Wanting to move towards a life free from self-harm?

If so...

Alumina could be a helpful step forward. If you sign up we'll begin a conversation over email to work out if it might be a good fit - and you can ask us any questions you have. The only rule we have in Alumina is that we don't talk about suicide in the groups. If that's something you are struggling with thinking about we recommend getting in touch with our friends at Papyrus who are better equipped to support you.

"I thought it would be all serious and uncomfortable because of the self-harm talk but actually, the staff have made me laugh, we've been given a space that feels relevant to our ages and most importantly we can turn up in any mood and they'll be there for us." Runa

What's a session like?

"Clicking on the link for the first time was nerve wracking and intense with lots of thoughts going through my head. But within only a few minutes of the session I had a smile on my face and felt comfortable with the staff and the group."

Sasha

"Alumina was quite different to what I expected, I thought it would just be an intense 6 weeks and it would be over like other services. But it was nothing like that - instead I felt and still feel very supported by the staff. The group and staff are like a big family who's always there for me."

Samara

"Clicking that link for the very first time was terrifying. But I knew it could be life-changing. The first session I felt welcome, I no longer felt like an outsider. It's fun, believe me!! Most days I find myself looking forward to the next session because Alumina gives me a sign of hope."

Dan

Questions

We aren't a crisis service so if you're in need of immediate support please contact one of the following:

The Mix: Offering essential support for anyone aged 12-25. For their crisis messenger support service text THEMIX to 85258.
Childline: Support for anyone up to age 18. Call, chat online or email their crisis service.
Samaritans: Call 116123 anytime if you need to talk to someone.

We've changed the shape of our support for young people. This website introduces Alumina, our online support groups for young people struggling with self-harm. We've also recently launched beheadstrong.uk offering young people all kinds of information, stories and videos about looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing. You can find links to some of selfharm.co.uk's most popular articles below.

Meet the team

Live Webinars

We have recently started to do live webinars on YouTube on issues related to self-harm and emotional wellbeing

Supporting Young People Who Self-harm

If you're a parent, professional or friend supporting a young person who's self-harming, we recommend taking an hour to watch this webinar with our Alumina Managers. They explore why people self-harm, why young people especially self-harm, why it becomes addictive, how to break the addiction cycle, and what young people wish the adults around them understood about self-harm.

"Alumina is a well thought through support service for young people; it is professional, caring and accessible to all. Signposting a young person to Alumina will help them begin their recovery journey."

DR. KATE MIDDLETON

Our Alumina advisory panel

More information about self-harm

We've moved some of our most popular articles about self-harm over to beheadstrong.uk, and you can use these links to find them:

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"Since starting alumina it's become the highlight of my week. It's such a safe, non judgemental place which has really helped me in my recovery." Max "If you're thinking about joining I'd say go for it, the team are lovely and everyone who does it is so welcoming and supportive" Abi Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Lauren's story:

'It's been a tough year'

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This is when someone pressurises, forces or tricks someone else into doing anything sexual. This might be kissing, touching, sex or sending a nude photo.

Something can be sexual abuse whether it's happened in person or online.

Sometimes it can be hard to understand what's happened, but sexual abuse is never your fault. If you're worried, you can talk to us.

Find out more about sexual abuse.

This is when someone hurts or injures someone on purpose - including being slapped, punched or kicked. It might happen once, or many times.

Nobody has the right to hurt you, and physical abuse is never okay. You can talk to us about anything that might be happening.

Find out more about physical abuse.

It's not always easy to tell when something is emotional abuse. If someone is constantly putting someone down or making someone feel bad about themselves, that could be abuse.

Emotional abuse can include someone trying to scare, pressure, humiliate, criticise, isolate or threaten someone else. Or putting them into situations that make them feel scared or upset.

If you're not sure whether something is emotional abuse or if you're worried, it can help to talk about it.

Find out more about emotional abuse.

Relationships should always leave you feeling safe, respected and free to be yourself.

Relationship abuse is when someone feels controlled, bullied or scared in their relationship, and it's sometimes called domestic abuse.

Relationship abuse could be something in your relationship, or between your parents or carers. Whatever's happening, it's never okay for someone to make you feel unsafe or scared.

If you're being hurt, put down, or pressured into doing things in your relationship, it's important to get help. And you can talk to us about anything.

Find out more about healthy and unhealthy relationships.

This is when your basic needs aren't being met. This could be not having clothes that fit, not getting enough food or not having a place to live. It could also be when you're not getting the care you need at home, like if you're being left on your own a lot.

You don't have to cope alone, and you can talk to us if you're worried about anything.

Find out more about neglect.

It's never okay for someone to force or pressure you into doing something illegal. This could include stealing, or carrying weapons or drugs.

If you're worried about being pressured, or you want help with something that's happening, you can always speak to Childline for confidential support.

Joshua's story:

'I just didn't know where to go'

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This campaign was developed by the Home Office in partnership with Childline, NSPCC, Barnardo's, the Children's Society, the Marie Collins Foundation and the Internet Watch Foundation.

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This year has been difficult for everyone. If you're worried, or something has happened, you don't have to cope alone. Learn about sources of support at this time.

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Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.

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Proud Connections Live Chat is here to provide online support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.
Are you LGBT+ or questioning your gender or sexuality and looking for someone to talk to? Are you supporting an LGBT+ young person and need information, advice or someone to chat to?
Chat to our youth workers on our Live Chat. Proud Connections Live Chat is available across the UK.

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Support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives

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Proud Connections is The Proud Trust's bespoke one-to-one support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.

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Health Advice and Support: ChatHealth - School Nurse

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Professional help

friendly staff

Need to talk? Whatever's on your mind, we can help. Even if you just need someone who understands or want advice for a friend.

The teams we work with help lots of people like teenagers in schools, parents of young children and mums with new born babies.

Health professionals

start messaging

Set-up a messaging service and support more people, more easily with the resources you already have.

You'll start conversations earlier, stop problems escalating and make connections where it's hard to reach.

I thought it would be awkward or embarrassing but it's actually not. Thanks for helping. ANONYMOUS USER

Happy with the quick and professional response and that my worries are being addressed and taken seriously. YOUNG PERSON, YEAR 10

I was struggling so much today but having someone at the end of a text that's willing to help is great. FIRST TIME PARENT

hello

I love being part of this service!
It's a valuable addition. STAFF FEEDBACK

hello

It's a great tool to provide a service to our client group in an accessible way. STAFF FEEDBACK

hello

We are excited to have this opportunity to engage with the young people in our area. STAFF FEEDBACK

hello

Parents are enjoying having this as an additional way to access advice. STAFF FEEDBACK

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We've had contacts from young people that would not have contacted us before. STAFF FEEDBACK

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Young people can 'park' a question, even out-of-hours, knowing it will be responded to appropriately. STAFF FEEDBACK

Confidential

and anonymous

It can be easier to say something difficult in a discrete message. Your conversation will be confidential, if a health professional is very concerned you're in danger, they may involve other services to help keep you safe.

Trusted

safe and secure

We work with teams across the UK so you will get help from health professionals near you. Staff share secure electronic records of conversations so you never have to repeat yourself and all teams follow strict confidentiality rules.

Convenient

helping everyone

Health professionals say setting-up a messaging service is a safe and manageable way for small teams to speak directly with lots of people. Messaging helps provide support at a time that suits everyone.

Need to talk?

how it works

We'll confirm receipt of your message immediately then you'll speak to a health professional who will listen, ask questions and support you. You only have to share what you feel comfortable with and you can ask questions too.

Most teams reply during normal office hours. If you message out-of-hours they'll reply when they're next in. You should always hear back from someone within 24 working hours at most.

If you need help in the meantime contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

Your network provider will charge your usual rate for messages you send.

Start a chat

Health teams

set-up a service

We've been helping clinical teams set-up healthcare messaging services since 2012. As an NHS team we understand how to support you all the way. We will help you take the quickest route to setting-up a safe, secure and successful service so you can stay focused on providing high quality care.

"You have a great enthusiastic team of professional, experienced, supportive people"Zoe Warren, Professional Lead, School Nursing, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Female genital mutilation is illegal. We've got advice to help you keep children and young people safe.

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Self-care and Wellbeing general - Manchester Mind

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Welcome to our self-care hub, where you can access lots of tips and resources to support your own wellbeing.

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MEA Central is a a mixed secondary school of over 1050 scholars in South Manchester, defined by our mission, ‘A fantastic future for all.’ The values of MEA Central are Citizenship, Achievement and…

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© 2022 Shelter, the National Campaign for Homeless People Limited Charity number: 263710 (England and Wales), SC002327 (Scotland). Company number: 01‌038133 88 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HU Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

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Citizens Advice Manchester may be able to help if you are struggling with:
- Rent arrears where there is a threat of eviction - Homelessness - Serious Housing Disrepair with risk to health - Court action for anti social behaviour - Unlawful eviction or landlord harassment - Mortgage issues - How to apply for social housing
Contact us 0808 278 7800

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How we can help

If you're a private renter, rent from the council or a housing association, or own your own property, our advisers can help you resolve your problem. We can help you explore and identify your options, and inform you on the possible outcomes of different courses of action. Our aim is not to tell you what to do, but to give you the confidence in making your own decisions with our free, independent, confidential and impartial advice.

"I was being harassed by bailiffs who were threatening to take my possessions. I did not know where to turn. I took a chance and rang the CAB, I cannot tell you how much my adviser helped me. Her demeanour was so reassuring. She even rang me afterwards to find out how I was getting on. She was a shining star and a quality adviser and I thank her from the bottom of my heart."

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Housing Advice - Citizens Advice Manchester

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Manchester Adviceline for free telephone advice on a wide range of issues from Debt Benefits Housing Employment Immigration Consumer Family Health. Call 03444 111 222

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Greater Manchester Law Centre provides free legal advice and representation for homeless people and people who are at risk of losing their home living in Greater Manchester.
We have contracts to provide advice under Legal Aid for both housing and public law cases (public law cases if you are bringing a legal challenge against a government or public authority).

We have a full-time housing solicitor, Kathy Cosgrove, who supervises the housing department.

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Housing information - Greater Manchester Law Centre

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Greater Manchester Law Centre provides free legal advice and representation for homeless people and people who are at risk of losing their home living in Greater Manchester.

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Domestic abuse is the abuse of someone within an intimate or family relationship. It is the repeated, random and habitual use of intimidation to control another person - usually a partner, ex-partner or other family member.

Abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial, sexual, or a combination of these. Anyone forced to alter their behaviour because they're frightened of someone's reaction is being abused.

Report Abuse:

If you are in immediate danger, phone 999, or get someone else to phone, and state whether you need the police, ambulance or fire service. Move to a safe place, avoiding kitchens or stairs, and stay near a door for a quick escape. If in doubt, get out.

If the situation is not an emergency, but you still need the police, call 101.

If you need general advice, information or support:

Get information resources, and a searchable directory of services for people experiencing domestic abuse, and for professionals at endthefear.co.uk, Manchester's multi-agency Domestic Abuse website

Contact Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline: a free, confidential line whose staff can provide advice, help you formulate a safety plan, and access refuge spaces across the country. Advice is also available in Urdu and Punjabi. Tel: 0161 636 7525.

Male victims of abuse can get help and advice from Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327

Phone the National Domestic Violence Helpline 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247

If you are concerned about your own behaviour, and worry that you already are, or could become abusive, get support at disrespectnobody.co.uk

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Get help and advice about domestic abuse | Get help and advice about domestic abuse | Manchester City Council

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If you need to get off this page quickly for any reason, click this button and the page will automatically switch you to the BBC website Domestic abuse is the abuse of someone within an intimate or family relationship.

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Anybody who is experiencing domestic or sexual violence can find help, support and advice here. We also provide support to people who know someone who may be being abused. We want to encourage victims of domestic and sexual violence in Greater Manchester to find the courage to come forward and seek support and help. You don't have to put up with domestic abuse. Find out about your local services by ringing the help lines on this page or click here to find out more.

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Anybody who is experiencing domestic or sexual violence can find help, support and advice here. We also provide support to people who know someone who may be being abused. We want to encourage victims of domestic and sexual violence in Greater Manchester to find the courage to come forward and seek support and help.

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Our aim has always been to bring about positive change in the lives of Black, Asian and Minority women and children, as we seek to empower them to break the cycle of domestic abuse. We provide infrastructure and support for women from diverse communities to build solidarity, hope and skills.

Saheli (meaning friend) is a charity making a big difference in the local community, providing safe spaces, culturally sensitive support, language assistance, and a voice and identity to Black Asian and minortised women facing violence in their lives.

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Video title: Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Video duration: 1 minute 20 seconds
Description: Information video on what it is like to call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and who can call it.

Refuge's 24-hour, Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 'Transcript'

[Background music plays]

Soft down beat music

[Animated sequence]

Animation in hand-drawn style showing a woman in a house standing behind a man on a sofa. The woman looks worried and the man appears angry, a speech bubble comes out of the man's mouth.

[Text displays]

!*!!*!!

[Female voice over]

I was walking on eggshells around my partner didn't know where to turn.

[Animated sequence]

The door in the background slams shut. We zoom in on it and it turns into a smart mobile phone in the women's hand. The phone displays the details of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Number and a green phone icon. Her finger hovers over the phone icon.

[Text displays]

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

[Female voice over]

I'd read about refuges National Domestic Abuse Helpline, but I was hesitant to call.

[Animated sequence]

The scene transitions to the woman sitting on a couch to the left of the screen, and another woman, the Helpline adviser, sitting on the right on a computer. They are facing each other. The screen is split into two different backgrounds with a window in the background that crosses over both.

[Female voice over]

The woman I spoke to really understood my situation though, it was such a relief just to talk.

[Animated sequence]

The woman begins to smile. The blinds in the window open up to show a sun and both rooms become brighter.

[Animated sequence]

Scene transitions to a top down view of the Helpline worker writing on lined paper.

[Female voice over]

I was reassured that it was a confidential and non-judgmental service run by a charity.

[Text displays]

Confidential

Non-judgemental

[Female voice over]

She said I could ring at any time, even if I just wanted to talk about what I was going through

[Text displays]

Any time

Just talk

[Female voice over]

It's free and open 24 hours a day.

[Text displays]

Free

24 hours

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show a group of five women of mixed races and ages including the Helpline adviser from the earlier scene.

[Female voice over]

It was comforting to know that the helpline is staffed by an all female team of experts,

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms out to show smart mobile phone showing an animation of the live chat page on nationaldahelpline.org.uk. The women's finger begins to type.

[Female voice over]

and that I can also contact them using live chat.

[Sound effect]

Keys tapping

[Animated sequence]

The phone fades away and four framed picture swing into view. They show four women of various ages and races, one of who is pictured with a child, including the women from the first scene.

[Female voice over]

I was told that the helpline is open to any woman who is afraid of her partner,

[Sound effect]

Glass cracking

[Animated sequence]

The glass in one of the picture frames cracks

[Text displays]

[Female voice over]

whether you're being physically abused or not

[Animated sequence]

The picture of the woman from the first scene is zoomed in on. She picks up her mobile phone as the frame turns into a circle. Another circular frame, showing the Helpline adviser, comes into view and begins to merge with the woman's frame. The woman and the Helpline worker turn to face each other and hold hands.

[Female voice over]

The Helpline advisor helped me realise I'm not alone and reassured me it wasn't my fault.

[Text displays]

I'm not alone

[Animated sequence]

Scene scrolls across to show the woman looking in a mirror and hugging herself. She begins to smile.

[Female voice over]

That was really empowering and I began to believe in myself again.

She made me feel like I had choices.

[Background music plays]

Music becomes more upbeat

[Animated sequence]

Scene zooms in on mirror until the frame is not visible. The background transitions to show a countryside scene with rolling hills, trees and butterflies. The woman lifts a hot drink to take a sip and closes her eyes.

[Female voice over]

From that moment on, I could see a life free from violence and fear.

That phone call was the beginning of the rest of my life.

[Animated sequence]

The woman opens her eyes and looks up.

[Animated sequence]

Scene fades to show black text on a white background below the Refuge pink and black logo.

[Text displays]

Refuge's Freephone, 24 hour, National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Call us on 0808 2000 247
Or visit wwww.nationaldahelpline.org.uk for information and support, including our live chat and secure online contact form.

We know our lines are often busy but we really want to hear from you.

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Get Help | The Pankhurst Trust and Manchester Women’s Aid

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Manchester Women’s Aid provides services so that domestic abuse survivors can live a life free from the fear of domestic violence and abuse. We provide safe and confidential temporary accommodation, play services, advice and support, dedicated case workers and support groups.

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Help and Support ManchesterTake your pick of services, opportunities, advice and guidance to help you and your family improve your lives.

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Eclypse helps young people in Manchester who would like advice or support for their own, or someone else’s drug or alcohol use.

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Eclypse helps young people in Manchester who would like advice or support for their own, or someone else's drug or alcohol use.

How we can help

Do you...

Want to cut down or stop your alcohol or drug use?

Want advice on how to reduce your risk of harm when using drugs or alcohol?

Want to talk to someone about a family member or friend's drug or alcohol use?

If so, Eclypse can help.

Eclypse is a free and confidential service for young people 25 and under in Manchester. We provide support for anyone who is concerned about their own or somebody else's drug or alcohol use. Our friendly team is on hand to provide advice and tailored support plans to help you achieve your goals. We're a confidential service, which means we won't inform anyone of your involvement with us unless there was a risk of harm to yourself or somebody else. We work in a way that suits you - that might be having appointments over the phone, in-person at our base or your place of choosing, or online via Zoom.

To find out more, you can get in touch using the details at the bottom of this page.

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Relationship and Sexual Health Support

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Brook believes in a society where young people are free to be themselves.

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Cost of Living Support - Manchester City Council

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Helping hands - advice on debt, bills and making your money go further

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Lauren's story:

'It's been a tough year'

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This is when someone pressurises, forces or tricks someone else into doing anything sexual. This might be kissing, touching, sex or sending a nude photo.

Something can be sexual abuse whether it's happened in person or online.

Sometimes it can be hard to understand what's happened, but sexual abuse is never your fault. If you're worried, you can talk to us.

Find out more about sexual abuse.

This is when someone hurts or injures someone on purpose - including being slapped, punched or kicked. It might happen once, or many times.

Nobody has the right to hurt you, and physical abuse is never okay. You can talk to us about anything that might be happening.

Find out more about physical abuse.

It's not always easy to tell when something is emotional abuse. If someone is constantly putting someone down or making someone feel bad about themselves, that could be abuse.

Emotional abuse can include someone trying to scare, pressure, humiliate, criticise, isolate or threaten someone else. Or putting them into situations that make them feel scared or upset.

If you're not sure whether something is emotional abuse or if you're worried, it can help to talk about it.

Find out more about emotional abuse.

Relationships should always leave you feeling safe, respected and free to be yourself.

Relationship abuse is when someone feels controlled, bullied or scared in their relationship, and it's sometimes called domestic abuse.

Relationship abuse could be something in your relationship, or between your parents or carers. Whatever's happening, it's never okay for someone to make you feel unsafe or scared.

If you're being hurt, put down, or pressured into doing things in your relationship, it's important to get help. And you can talk to us about anything.

Find out more about healthy and unhealthy relationships.

This is when your basic needs aren't being met. This could be not having clothes that fit, not getting enough food or not having a place to live. It could also be when you're not getting the care you need at home, like if you're being left on your own a lot.

You don't have to cope alone, and you can talk to us if you're worried about anything.

Find out more about neglect.

It's never okay for someone to force or pressure you into doing something illegal. This could include stealing, or carrying weapons or drugs.

If you're worried about being pressured, or you want help with something that's happening, you can always speak to Childline for confidential support.

Joshua's story:

'I just didn't know where to go'

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This campaign was developed by the Home Office in partnership with Childline, NSPCC, Barnardo's, the Children's Society, the Marie Collins Foundation and the Internet Watch Foundation.

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