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ChildLine in Scotland
The ChildLine service in Scotland is delivered by
CHILDREN 1ST on behalf of the NSPCC. All funds raised for ChildLine
in Scotland are raised by the NSPCC.
ChildLine currently has three counselling bases in Scotland - in
Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. From these bases trained volunteer
counsellors give support, protection and help to children and young
people who ring ChildLine with worries about any problem or issue -
365 days a year.
As well as the main ChildLine service, ChildLine in Scotland also
runs two dedicated phone lines for children and young people who are
affected by particular issues:
Bullying Line
Bullying is one of the commonest concerns young
people ring us about. We therefore operate a dedicated freephone
bullying helpline 0800 44 11 11 for children and young people who
are experiencing bullying. The Bullying Line is funded by the
Scottish Government.
The Line
The Line is a special freephone helpline, 0800 88
44 44, for children and young people living away from home. For
example children who are in care, at boarding school or have to
spend a long time in hospital.
Children and young people can speak to ChildLine confidentially and
without fear of judgment. As a result we have an extensive knowledge
of what children and young people need, how to communicate with them
and the issues that affect their lives. We seek to
influence policy
by conveying the collective voice of young people to
those that canmake a difference to their lives. We also work extensively
in schools and communities,
on a training and consultancy basis, to
increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and needs of children
and young people.
Get involved. ChildLine in Scotland needs your support, as a
volunteer or fundraiser.
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