Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
When you call us on 0800 1111 you’ll get through to a counsellor, they’re there to listen and support you with anything you’d like to talk about. Or you can have a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online.
You can also send us an email from your locker. We’ll try to answer this within a day, but sometimes it can take a little longer.
Who is this aimed at?
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
When
This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Where
This phone line can be accessed anywhere that a phone can be used
Opening times
Childline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can talk to us any time. But we might not be able to talk for as long when it’s after midnight
Cost
Free
How to get involved
Call anytime or use our 1-to-1 online Counseller chat Visit the 1-2-1 counsellor chat page on the Childline website
In an emergency, you should always call 999.
Contact details
Phone: 0800 1111
In an emergency phone: 999
For further information
For more information about Childline search Childline in this directory.
Visit the Childline website
Visit the Childline Facebook page