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If you don’t want to speak to OPLC about what is going on, there are other people you can talk to.

If you feel overwhelmed, or like you want to hurt yourself or someone else, you can:

Text SHOUT to 85258 to contact the Shout textline

Call HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 or the NHS on 111 and select option 2

Contact Childline by using 1-2-1 chat or calling 0800 1111

If you feel like you may try to attempt suicide, or you or someone else is seriously hurt, this is an emergency. You should:

Call 999 and ask for an ambulance

Tell an adult you trust and ask them to call 999 for help

“I don't have anyone to speak to right now”

Some helplines are open 24/7 if you want to talk about:

Anything at all – call Samaritans on 116 123

Abuse - call Childline on 0800 1111

Crime and traumatic events – call Victim Support on 0808 168 9111

Crisis support – text SHOUT to 85258

Domestic abuse (Wales only) – call Live Fear Free on 0808 80 10 800

Drugs and alcohol – call FRANK on 0300 123 6600

Suicidal thoughts – call HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141

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Jessie Beagley
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

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Tracy Griffin
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)