Works in around 150 countries and are founded on the belief that children and young people not only have rights, but that they alone are the best individuals to indentify their problems if they are equipped with the proper tools.

Assists any child or teen with any problem including, but not limited to: running away, physical abuse, sexual abuse. Referrals for children, teens, as well as adults, 24 hours a day. Dial 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Kids Help Line (Australia) - National 24 Hour Telephone Counselling Service for Children and Young People. Free call - 1800 55 1800.

Kids Help Phone (Canada) - Toll-free, 24 hour, national bilingual (English & French) telephone counselling service for children and youth between the ages of 4 and 19 years. (Helps adults aged 20 and over find counselling services). 1-800-668-6868.

India's only and most widespread Children's 24 hour phone emergency outreach service [1098] for children in need of care & protection.

ChildLine is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call 0800 1111 about any problem or via textphone service on 0800 400 222.

Toll free counselling line for South African children: 08000 55555. Site has information on contact numbers throughout the country.

Provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual of any age on any issue. Calls are received from children, young adults and adults.