This page contains contacts numbers/links to organisations relating to the issues covered in Grange Hill. Many of these well-known organisations have local branches throughout the country. Call the helpline number or visit the web site for more details.

	For general advice on topics featured in Grange Hill, or if you are in distress or danger, call CHILDLINE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are free and completely confidential. Their number is: 0800 1111 Click here for ChildLine website
	Alternatively, specially-trained counsellors at the Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support for anyone in crisis. Their phone number: 0345 909090 or click here for The Samaritans web site.

Mugging Lisa was viciously mugged by a mobile phone thief, and sustained a broken arm in the struggle. Mr Robson was more seriously injured as he tried chasing the thief.
	If you've been the victim of such an attack contact Victim Support for advice. Call Victim SupportLine on 0845 30 30 900 or click here to visit their web site.
	You can also contact Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111 if you have any information about such crimes. You won't have to give your name, but if any information you give leads to conviction you could earn a cash reward. Visit Crimestoppers' web site by clicking here.

 

Cancer Amy lost her mum to cancer, and Matt continued to undergo treatment for testicular cancer.
	Cancer Research UK is the UK's leading cancer charity, and offers information about all kinds of cancer. Call them on 020 7242 0200 or write to: Cancer Research UK, P.O. Box 123, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2 3PX. Click here for their web site.
	Sargent Cancer Care for Children is one of several groups offering support for young victims of cancer. Write to Sargent Cancer Care For Children, Griffin House, 161 Hammersmith Rd, London W6 8SG. 020 8752 2800 or visit their web site here.

 

Alcoholism Disliked by her classmates and frustrated that mum is never home, Maddie is hitting the bottle. If you need advice on alcohol issues call Drinkline Helpline on 0800 917 82 82

 

Bereavement Amy is struggling to cope with the death of her mum. CRUSE offers support and advice to anyone who's lost someone close. Call the Day By Day Helpline on 0870 167 1677 or visit the Cruse web site.

 

Asperger Syndrome Martin suffers from this form of autism but is overcoming his problems as part of the web site team. For more information on Asperger's contact the National Austistic Society at 393 City Road, London EC1V 1NG or call 0870 600 85 85 Lines are open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri. The NAS web site contains a special feature on Martin's story in Grange Hill.