Keeping yourself safe

It is OK to ask for help if:

• you are worried about relationships in your family. Every person in a family whatever their age or gender deserves to be treated with respect.
• you or other family members are scared or frightened. Sometimes it's hard to know how serious things are getting. If you are scared or frightened about being hurt, then it is already serious.
• you are worried about someone else and want to know how to help them.

When you are worried or scared about stuff, it's good to know who you can talk to.

It can be a really hard thing to do, but it helps to talk to a friend you trust.
Talk to an adult you trust about what's happening and the ways you can get help.

Think about if there is someone in your family who you trust to talk to when you have problems?

Are there other adults you trust that you can talk to - people like school counsellors, teachers, a nurse or community worker.

There are lots agencies that can offer advice and support such as:

0800 WHATSUP 
A helpline just for kids and teens. It's open from noon till midnight, and you can talk to counsellors that will listen to any worries or problems you have.

Youthline (0800 376 633)

Relationship Services  0800 RELATE (0800 735 283)
For relationship problems.

If you are in danger call 111 for the Police.

Child, Youth and Family 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459)
If you're worried about your family, you can call Child, Youth and Family and talk to a trained social worker. They will be able to listen to you, and then work out what kind of help your family might need.