We all have times in life when we need help. Kids whose parents have addictions may have to call for help when things go wrong. You should not be scared to call -- although you may feel alone, there is a whole network of people who want you to be safe and happy.
Emergency numbers are there for you to call if there is a fire, if you need to call an ambulance (like if your parent seems very ill or you can't wake them up), or to call the police (like if your parent or someone else is violent or doing something you think is against the law).
USA or Canada - Emergency
911USA and Canada - National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
800-422-4453
You can call the Child Abuse Hotline any time.
You can call the Child Abuse Hotline if you are being abused or your parents aren't looking after you properly.
What you tell them at the Child Abuse Hotline will be kept private.
Also works in Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Canada - Kids Help Phone
1 800 668 6868
You can call Kids Help Phone any time about any problem.
What you tell them at Kids Help Phone will be kept private.
UK - Emergency
999UK - Childline
0800 1111
You can call Childline any time.
You can call childline if you are having any kind of problem, or are just upset. You should think about calling them if you are being abused, bullied, or your parents aren't looking after you properly.
What you tell them at Childline will be kept private.
Australia - Emergency
000Australia - Kids Help Line
1 800 55 1800
You can call the Kids Help Line any time.
You can call about any kind of problem, like drug and alcohol problems, problems in relationships, abuse, or mental health problems like being depressed or anxious.
What you tell them at Kid's Help Line will be kept private.
New Zealand - Emergency
111New Zealand - Kidsline
0800 KIDSLINE
0800 543 754
You can call Kidsline between 4 - 6pm weekdays.
What you tell them at Kid's Help Line will be kept private.
