Victim Support - RUOK

Other places you can get help

Croydon has many good organisations, offering help and support to young people. R U OK? works alongside some of these organisations and would be able to put you in touch – if that is what you would like. See below for their contact details.
The Internet also offers a wealth of good information regarding issues about crime and can be a good way of talking to others who may have had similar experiences to you.
You can approach your school for help as many schools have nurses or counsellors or a teacher in charge of PHSE
You can also go to see your GP for help or information
You can talk to an adult you trust – for example an aunt/uncle or a Youth Group leader
You can talk to friends and family or the Police and us here at R U OK?

Here are some website addresses and phone numbers that might be of use to you.

Croydon Based Counselling Organisations:

Drop IN – Free confidential counselling
020 8680 0404 / enquiries@croydondropin.org.uk

Off the Record – free confidential counselling
020 8251 0251 / otr_croydon@hotmail.com

Other Organisations that help young people include:

Anti Bullying Campaign – 020 7378 1446
Kidscape :Information and advice on how to deal with bullying 020 7730 3300 / www.kidscape.org.uk
www.bullying.co.uk
www.bullybeware.com

Childline – 24hr free service – no problem too big or too small
Call : 0800 1111

NSPCC Helpline - 24 hour free service
Call : 0800 800 500

Childrens Legal Centre – Free legal advice for young people
Call : 020 7359 6251

The Samaritans – 24hr free service
Call : 020 8681 6666

Other websites that you might find helpful are:

www.childline.org.uk
www.nspcc.org.uk
www.pupiline.net
www.stopbullying.co.uk

You do not need to feel alone. There are people out there who want to help you.