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Loneliness and social isolation - useful resources

Younger people support

Childline free on 0800 1111 or log on to their website for a 1-2-1 chat with a counsellor
Get Connected offers support for those under 25 on 0808 808 4994
Lonelynotalone Take a step into the Lonely Not Alone universe, a safe place for young people to share stories, find our tribe and discover the one small step that could help to make things better.
SupportLine offers support for younger people feeling lonely on 01708 765 200
YoungMinds offer Crisis Messenger Texting for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis: text YM to 85258

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