Story
Imagine it is 10pm. You're penniless, in a strange
city and don't know where to go. How would you feel? Scared? Lonely? Now
imagine you're a 14 year old runaway and the thought of returning home is more
frightening than sleeping rough for the night. What would you
do?
Get
Connected is the free support service for young people and children in
distressing situations, who know they need help but don't know where to find
it. Our trained volunteers provide emotional support and the information they
need to decide what they want to happen next. This could be anything from a
listening ear to a bed for the night. Young people can talk to us by phone,
email or webchat any day of the year. Crucially, the connection we make for
each young person to their chosen source of help is free as
well.
In 2008 we helped 16,500 young people find the
support they needed to help them overcome their difficulties. Help us support more children and young people in crisis by donating today. Our vision is
that every young person in the UK can find the help they need to support their
emotional and physical well-being. Help us to make this happen: get involved
today.
If you would like to know more about Get Connected and
how to get involved, then please visit us at www.getconnected.org.uk
or email us at admin@getconnected.org.uk.