Someone to talk to
ChildLine
Support for children and young people when something is worrying you.
800-4321 Listed in the updated service directory. Ask the service about privacy and what happens next.For young people · Trinidad & Tobago
Your feelings matter.
So do your boundaries.
At home, in a relationship or online: you deserve respect. Explore what is worrying you, at your own pace.
You do not need to prove it is “bad enough” to ask for support.
Your pace.Your choices.
Start wherever you like
What would help right now?
No questions to answer.
No story to type.
Help me understand
You might
be wondering…
Choose a question.
Read at your own pace.
Do I have to be certain it is abuse?
No. You can ask for support because something worries you. You do not need a label, proof or a complete account of what happened before starting a conversation.
What if I am worried about a friend?
Listen without blaming them and help them connect with a safe adult or support service. Do not confront the person causing harm or put yourself in danger. You can ask for support for yourself too.
Will everything I say be kept secret?
Different services have different confidentiality rules. Someone may need to share information to help protect a child. You can ask what they keep private, who they might tell and what could happen next.
Is this a live chat or an AI counsellor?
No. These are pre-written information pages, not a live conversation, counselling or an emergency response. Use the help options below to contact a person.
You can ask for support
A person you can turn to.
Tap a number to open your phone’s calling app. Nothing calls automatically. If calling could put you at risk, try to reach an adult you feel safe with.
Help to protect a child
Children’s Authority
If you or another child is being hurt, neglected or may be at risk.
996 Or call 800-2014Free, 24-hour hotline. Official source checked 21 September 2026.Immediate danger
Police emergency
If someone is in immediate danger, call if you can do so safely.
999 This is an emergency call, not a counselling line.You do not have to stop a fight.
If you can safely move away from what is happening, go to a safer place or a safe adult. Do not put yourself in danger to protect someone else. If a call does not connect and danger is immediate, try 999 if safe, or seek help from a safe adult.
What might happen when I call?
You can begin with: “I am a child / young person and I need help.” The person may ask questions to understand what is happening and how they can help.
You can ask who they might need to tell and what may happen next. They may need to share information to help protect a child. This website cannot promise what a service will do.
A little about your privacy
There is no account and nowhere to type your story here. These are pre-written pages, not a live chat. Nobody is monitoring this page to send help.
“Leave this page” opens a weather search and stops this page’s audio. It does not erase browser history, phone call records or device monitoring. The website host may also keep visit logs.
A neutral setting only remembers that the safety tour was shown in this tab. It does not store your answers and is removed when the tab is closed.
Using “Read to me”
Sound can be heard by people nearby. Only turn it on if that feels safe. We use an on-device English voice when one is available. If your browser does not offer one, you can use your device’s reading features instead.
