Young people's zone

Phone 999 if you are in immediate danger.

If you feel unsafe, talk to an adult you trust.

On this page, you can find:

  • Where to go for advice about weapons and gangs
  • How to report a crime anonymously
  • Where to go if you're worried about drugs or alcohol 
  • Free fun activities you can join in your local area
  • How to look after your wellbeing

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Emergency information and helplines

If you are in immediate danger, phone 999

Need confidential information or advice? Call Childline at 0800 1111

Worried and want to talk to someone? Call or text Runaway for someone who can listen to you with no judgement on 116 000

Just need someone to talk to? The Samaritans are here 24/7 on 116 123

If you're worried about crime, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

If you are in a mental health crisis, please call the crisis line on 0800 073 0066

If something sexual happened to you without your consent, or you're not sure, call Rape Crisis England, no matter when it happened. Their 24/7 support line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 0808 500 2222 or use their website's free online chat.

Worried about weapons and gangs?

If you or a friend have been injured and require immediate medical support, please contact 999.

If you're looking for advice about gangs, visit St Giles Trust website.

The services below also offer support if you are worried about weapons and gangs:

Report a crime

Fearless - Report a crime anonymously

Fearless is an organisation that is part of Crimestoppers where you can report a crime 100% anonymously.

Telephone: 0800 555 111

Newham Stay Safe app

Report street harrassment in Newham directly to Stop Hate UK using the Newham Stay Safe app. Find out more and download the app on the Council website. 

Report an incident on public transport

Report incidents on buses to the Met police on 101 or online.

For incidents on Tube and rail, you can text what happened, where and when, to 61016

Youth Zones

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All our youth zones are open and are here to support you. 

Beckton Globe Youth Zone: 07563 546726
Forest Gate Youth Zone: 07999 601878
Little Ilford Youth Zone: 07563 546725
Shipman Youth Zone: 07999 601118
Stratford Youth Zone: 07811593208

The Exit Foundation

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The Exit Foundation help people to exit a life of crime.
Tel: 07429026981
Email: admin@exitfoundation.org.uk

Victim Support

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Victim Support is here to help anyone affected by crime.

Tel: 08081689111

Drugs and alcohol support

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If you need alcohol or drug support, there are support services here for you. Newham Rise is here to give you free and confidential support and advice. They support people of all ages.

Telephone on 0800 652 3879 or 07741 196424
Email on NewhamYP@cgl.org.uk

Looking after your wellbeing

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We all go through times when we feel worried, confused or down. On our pages you can find out how to look after your wellbeing and where to go for help.

Free activities for young people in Newham

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Find out what's on near you.

In the description, you can find out which services are accessible for young people with disabilities.