Rights for Young People Seeking Help

Young people have the right to seek help and support, with services specifically designed to listen and respond in an age appropriate, respectful way. This is worth knowing whether or not you ever decide to use it. This is worth understanding clearly before making any decision at all. This is a genuinely reassuring thing to understand in advance.

Trained counsellors understand the particular concerns young people may have, including worries about privacy, and can explain this clearly and gently to them. This is worth asking about directly, without any hesitation at all. It applies equally, whatever the particular circumstances happen to be. It remains available whatever choice ultimately feels right for you.

Kids Helpline is on 1800 55 1800 for anyone aged 5 to 25, any day, any time, free and confidential. It is always worth reaching out, even just to talk something through. Every call is treated with genuine care, whatever the reason behind it. You do not have to work through this entirely on your own.