Information and Support: Child abuse
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by child abuse, the following organisations may be able to help.
ChildLine
ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.
Phone: 0800 1111
Kidscape
Kidscape provides information and advice on bullying and child protection to young people, parents and carers.
The Mix
The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, bullying, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.
Webchat available.
If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
NSPCC
NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.
Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7)
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood offers support, advice and guidance to adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse.
Phone: 0808 801 0331
Visit the National Association for People Abused in Childhood website
Future Pathways
Future Pathways offers help and support to people who were abused or neglected as children while they were living in care in Scotland.
Phone: 0808 164 2005
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Related Information and Support
If you have also been affected by sexual abuse, or mental health, organisations listed on our support pages for Sexual abuse and Mental health may be able to help.