I am being bullied
Being bullied can leave you feeling frightened, isolated, embarrassed or unsure where to turn.
Bullying can happen at school, at work, online, in friendships or within other groups.
It might involve name-calling, humiliation, exclusion, threats, intimidation or repeated unwanted behaviour.
You might feel worried about speaking up, especially if the person responsible has influence over your everyday life.
You deserve to be treated with dignity. You do not have to deal with bullying alone.
Jacob's House helps you find established UK organisations offering information and support.
Are you being threatened or hurt?
If someone is threatening you, physically hurting you or making you fear for your immediate safety, seek help.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you are a child or young person, speak to a trusted adult such as a teacher, parent, carer or safeguarding lead.
If approaching someone directly would put you at risk, seek help from another trusted person or specialist organisation.
Find the right support
Choose the organisation most relevant to your circumstances.
Children and young people
Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people under 19 throughout the UK.
You can speak to a counsellor about bullying, online abuse, friendship problems or anything else worrying you.
0800 1111 Visit ChildlineBullying affecting your child
Coram Kidscape
Specialist advice and resources for children, parents and carers affected by bullying.
Find information about responding to bullying at school, building confidence and seeking support.
Visit Coram KidscapeBullying at work
Acas
Independent information and guidance about workplace bullying, harassment and employment rights.
Acas provides guidance about raising concerns with employers and formal grievance procedures.
0300 123 1100Helpline: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Visit AcasInformation about bullying
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Information about recognising bullying, responding to it and supporting children and young people.
Resources are available for families, schools and those working with young people.
Visit Anti-Bullying AllianceWhat if the bullying is online?
Online bullying might involve abusive messages, threats, humiliating posts, sharing private information or unwanted contact.
If safe to do so, keep screenshots and records of what has happened.
Use the reporting and blocking tools available on the platform.
If someone is threatening you or you are concerned about your safety, seek help from the police or a trusted person.
For further guidance about online bullying, visit Childnet International.
If you are unsure what to do
Consider speaking to someone you trust and explaining what has been happening.
Keeping a written record of incidents, dates and messages might help when raising concerns.
If bullying is affecting your mental health, consider speaking to your GP or a mental health support service.
You do not need to wait until a situation becomes unbearable before seeking help.
About Jacob's House
Jacob's House helps people throughout the United Kingdom find organisations offering specialist support.
We do not provide counselling, investigate bullying allegations or operate an emergency service.
You do not need to register or provide personal information to Jacob's House to use these resources.
