Information and support
When a young person is reported missing to the Police it’s really important that they have someone to talk to when they come back. We are responsible for ensuring every young person should be offered a Return Home Interview so they can talk about why they went missing and what would stop them from going missing again.
The short animation below provides young people with more information about Return Home Interviews which is available in other languages.
There are lots of different reasons young people go missing. Please see the links below for a range of information, advice and support for young people who have been missing, are currently missing or are thinking of going missing and their parents and carers.
Missing People Charity
Services include a helpline for young people and their families which does not require phone credit and an online chat.
Childline
Free and confidential service for young people to get information and advice about issues they are going through. Services include access to a trained Childline counsellor anytime on the freephone number and do not show up on the bill, email or through a 1-2-1 counsellor chat.
The Childrens Society
Information, advice and guidance for young people and their families about different issues that affect young people including going missing.
Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous support for young people for support with mental health, emotional wellbeing and day to day life. This includes articles, discussion boards and access to team of practitioners by sending a message or having a live text based chat.
The Mix
The Mix is a charity that provides free information and support for under 25’s, including a 1-2-1 chat and crisis messenger.
CEOP Education
Information and advice to young people and their families about keeping safe online.
NSPCC
Information, advice and guidance for young people and their families about different issues that affect young people. Service includes a helpline for parents or carers looking for advice.
Lincolnshire Sexual Health (Lish)
Free, confidential advice, information and services about sexual health including Chathealth text service, testing kits and booking an appointment at a clinic.
Horizon
Get free confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health. Services include online advice via their website, chat and telephone service.
Parents Against Child Exploitation (PACE)
Support for parents and carers whose children are being exploited. Services include online advice and telephone support.
Lincolnshire Positive Futures
Offers a range of activities for young people in Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Family Services Directory
An online guide to services and information on local organisations for parents/ children and young people.
Lincolnshire Rape Crisis
Provide support and information for all genders and ages who have been effected by any form of sexual violence, through helpline, email, one to one support sessions, group sessions and counselling.