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Helplines

A useful list of organisations who can offer emotional and or physical wellbeing support for students:

Safeguarding - Quick Links

Prevent & Radicalisation Support

  • ACT Early Family and friends are often best placed to spot the signs that someone might be vulnerable to radicalisation. This website helps you ACT Early to ensure loved ones receive support before a situation escalates.

  • Local Support (Oldham MASH): If you have concerns about an individual, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub at 0161 770 7777 (Mon–Fri, 8:40am – 5:00pm).

  • Emergency: To report an immediate threat, call 999 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321.


Parenting & Mental Health Support

  • Parenting Smart (Place2Be) Practical advice for parents on typical developmental and behavioral situations, including:

    • Understanding sibling rivalry.

    • What to do if your child is lying.

    • Sleep difficulties and emotional outbursts.

  • Young Minds – The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.

  • TOG Mind – Local mental health support for Tameside, Oldham, and Glossop.

  • Kooth – Your online mental wellbeing community; free, safe, and anonymous support.

  • CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably, providing help and a helpline for anyone struggling.


Crisis & Reporting Tools

  • [suspicious link removed] – A free, 24/7 confidential text service. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (will not appear on your phone bill).

  • NSPCC Helpline – Speak to or email someone about any worry, anytime: 08000 28 22 23.

  • Crimestoppers / Fearless – Give information on crime 100% anonymously: 0800 555 111.

  • Your Voice Matters – A safe space for students to give feedback: [CLICK HERE]


Digital Wellbeing

Prevent and Radicalisation Support

  • ACT Early Family and friends are often best placed to spot the signs that someone might be vulnerable to radicalisation. This website helps you ACT Early to ensure loved ones receive support before a situation escalates.

  • Local Support (Oldham MASH): If you have concerns about an individual, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub at 0161 770 7777 (Mon–Fri, 8:40am – 5:00pm).

  • Emergency: To report an immediate threat, call 999 or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321.

 

Parenting and Mental Health Support

  • Parenting Smart (Place2Be) Practical advice for parents on typical developmental and behavioral situations, including:

    • Understanding sibling rivalry.

    • What to do if your child is lying.

    • Sleep difficulties and emotional outbursts.

  • Young Minds – The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.

  • TOG Mind – Local mental health support for Tameside, Oldham, and Glossop.

  • Kooth – Your online mental wellbeing community; free, safe, and anonymous support.

  • CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably, providing help and a helpline for anyone struggling.

 

Crisis and Reporting Tools

  • Shout – A free, 24/7 confidential text service. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (will not appear on your phone bill).

  • NSPCC Helpline – Speak to or email someone about any worry, anytime: 08000 28 22 23.

  • Crimestoppers / Fearless – Give information on crime 100% anonymously: 0800 555 111.

 

Digital Wellbeing

What I wish my parents or carers knew… A guide specifically designed to help parents and carers manage and understand their children’s digital lives.