Top Tips to Stay Safe 

• Always tell a trusted adult where you are going.
• Never go anywhere with a stranger, even if they seem nice.
• Use the buddy system – stay with friends or family you trust.
• If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, say no, get away, and tell someone.

Trusted Adults can be

• Parents or guardians
• Teachers or school staff
• Police officers

Top Tips to Stay Safe Online

• Never meet someone who you talk to online if you don’t know them in real life.
• Don’t talk to people you don’t know in real life online.
• Tell a parent, carer or trusted adult about what you see and who you speak to online.
• Never share your full name, address, phone number, school name, pictures or passwords.
• If someone says something mean or creepy, block them and tell an adult.
• Only use apps, games, or websites that your parents or carers say are okay.

SHOUT

Is a free, confidential, 24/7 Text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation text the word “Shout” to 85258. Trained Shout volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.

ThinkUKnow

Fun videos and games for different age groups that help explain online safety.

NSPCC

Help and advice for children and young people dealing with bullying & cyberbullying.

Young Scot Relationships

Information and advice for young people about dealing with relationships.

Fife College Students

Support services are available to Fife College students via the student hub and student portal. You can also email direct the guidance team, health team, wellbeing team and inclusion team.

Fife Social Work Centre

You can call 03451 55 15 03 or 03451 5500 99 out of hours.

CALM

Provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable. They have trusted tools that give you practical ways to manage your mental health. They campaign to make sure everyone has the knowledge and skills to unite against suicide. Call 0800 58 58 58 or visit www.thecalmzone.net

Safeline

The facts, knowledge and possibilities smoking, drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland offers a live chat service for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25, and those questioning their identity by going to the website. 0131 555 3940 info@lgbtyouth.org.uk

Fife Alcohol and Social Care – Think Again

With input from young people, Fife’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership are asking young people to think again about casual or occasional drug use.

Clued Up Project

Substance use support for young people in Fife. Vist the website or call 01592 858248

Who Cares Scotland

Is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people.The Helpline was set up to support Care Experienced people by providing lifelong advocacy throughout Scotland. They support, signpost and offer choice when you feel there is nowhere else to turn. Call 0330 107 7540 (open 12 – noon Monday to Friday) or email help @whocaresscotland.org.

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (FRASAC)

Is an independent voluntary organization that offers a range of free and confidential time limited support to anyone who has been affected by rape and sexual assault. You can call on 01592 642336 or email info@frasac.org.uk

Fife Sexual Assault Response and Co-ordination Service

If you have recently been raped or sexually assaulted, it’s understandable if you don’t know what to do or where to turn. SARCS is a dedicated NHS service for anyone 16 or over  which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure - you can self-refer to a SARCS

Child Protection Investigation support Information

• Care and Risk Management Leaflet for Children and Young People
• Child Protection Planning Meetings - A Guide for Children & Young People
• A Guide to a Paediatric/Forensic Medical Examination - Information for Young People