Working to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide. They provide confidential support and advice to vulnerable young people or those concerned about their loved ones.

Offers a totally anonymous non-religious and confidential crisis line to provide non-judgemental emotional support to anyone feeling down or desperate.

Offers advice on coping with mental health issues and a 24/7 crisis messenger.

Abuse

Free confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people.

Dedicated to protecting children threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.

The leading children’s charity in the UK, specializing in child protection. Their helpline can be accessed 24/7 by anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse.

Supports women and children in rebuilding their lives and overcoming many different forms of violence and abuse. Their helpline is accessible 24/7.

A national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK.

Australia

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services for 12–25-year-olds.

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide-prevention services.

A charity that provides practical programmes to assist survivors of domestic violence in collaboration with refuge and crisis centres.

A charity providing practical support for families affected by domestic violence, giving them the hope and empowerment to move on to a life free from violence.

New Zealand

A charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and well-being.

24-hour helpline for non-judgemental confidential support.

Shine provides a range of effective, practical and innovative services to achieve their mission to stop domestic abuse in New Zealand.

A charity that strives to create safe homes for all individuals.

South Africa

24-hour counselling and crisis intervention.

The largest national mental health federation in South Africa, promoting community mental health care.

Free 24-hour helpline for abused children, young people and their families.

A feminist organization that provides professional counselling and sheltering for survivors of violence.

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LAST LESSON

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4.52 a.m.

I’ve slept for close to five hours. I almost congratulate myself. My sleep is black and it soaks the bedsheets, but it’s a mechanical necessity for a mind that’s screaming to rest. Being in constant fear for your life is every bit as tiring as you’d imagine.

I perch on the edge of the bed, clawing at the carpet with frozen toes. The first thoughts after waking are, of course, not to be trusted. Doubts have this way of worming themselves in during the small hours, leaving you to face each morning in the belief that you can’t achieve anything above the ordinary.

Can I really do this?