Shout
A free, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis who would rather write than speak.
Bullying and harassment
At school, at work, or online — including stalking and image-based abuse.
Also searched as: bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, stalking, trolling, sextortion.
Services for this
Childline
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19, by phone or online chat, at any hour.
- 0800 1111
Call Childline
Free, and it will not show up on the phone bill.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
- Start a chat
Chat to a Childline counsellor online
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support by text message with a trained volunteer counselor.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, by phone, text or chat, at any hour.
- 1-866-488-7386
Call the TrevorLifeline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
- START to 678678
Text START to 678678
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
- Start a chat
Chat with a Trevor counselor
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Kids Help Phone
Free, 24/7 counselling and text support for young people across Canada, in English and French.
- 1-800-668-6868
Call Kids Help Phone
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
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- CONNECT to 686868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Text FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to the same number to ask for an Indigenous crisis responder, when one is available.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 26 August 2026 against their own page
Kids Helpline
Free, private counselling for anyone aged 5 to 25, by phone, webchat or email, at any hour.
- 1800 55 1800
Call Kids Helpline
Free from any phone, including mobiles.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
- Start a chat
Start a Kids Helpline webchat
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Text About It
Ireland's free 24/7 anonymous text service, for anyone who would rather write than speak.
Childline by ISPCC
Free, confidential support for anyone under 18 in Ireland, by phone or online chat, at any hour.
Youthline
Free support for young people in New Zealand by phone, text, email or webchat.
- 0800 376 633
Call Youthline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 21 August 2026 against their own page
- 234
Text Youthline on 234
Free to text.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
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Fundación ANAR — Teléfono/Chat ANAR de Ayuda a Niños/as y Adolescentes
Spain's free, confidential helpline for children and adolescents, run by Fundación ANAR.
- 900 20 20 10
Call from anywhere in Spain
Free and confidential. "Si nos llamas desde toda España."
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 27 August 2026 against their own page
- 116 111
Call 116 111
The EU child helpline number, listed for Aragón, Asturias, Baleares, Canarias, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Ceuta, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, Madrid, Melilla, Murcia and Valenciana.
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 27 August 2026 against their own page
Rat auf Draht
Austria's round-the-clock emergency number for children and young people.
Pro Juventute 147
Switzerland's round-the-clock support line for young people, run by Pro Juventute.
Linka bezpečí
Czechia's free round-the-clock line for children and young people, on the Europe-wide 116 111.
Child Helpline International
A network of child helplines in more than 130 countries, for anyone under 18 who needs someone to talk to.
- Start a chat
Find your country's child helpline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 18 September 2026 against their own page