You are not alone 💛
If you feel scared, sad or unsafe, you can talk to someone today. It is free, and you do not have to say your name.
Free almost everywhere in Europe. Grown-ups whose whole job is listening to kids.
Find the helpline where you live
Not in Europe, or your country is not listed? Find your local child helpline at Child Helpline International.
What do I even say? 🗣️
You can read this out loud. It is enough:
“Hi. I'm a kid and I don't feel safe at home. Can you help me?”
- 💬 You can stop or hang up whenever you want.
- 🤫 You do not have to give your name.
- 🕒 If nobody answers, try again a bit later. Keep trying.
Grown-ups near you who can help
A teacher. A school nurse or counsellor. A coach. A librarian. A neighbour. A grandparent. A friend's mom or dad. If the first grown-up doesn't listen, tell another one. Keep going until someone helps — that is not being annoying, that is being brave.
Things that are true, always
- 🌼 When grown-ups shout, hit or drink too much, it is not your fault.
- 🌼 You are not in trouble for telling someone.
- 🌼 Being scared does not mean you are weak. It means you noticed something wrong.
- 🌼 You deserve to feel safe. Every single day.
Questions kids ask
Is the call really free?
Yes. 116 111 is free across the European Union, from a mobile or a home phone.
Will they tell my parents?
You can ask them that first — it's an okay question. They will explain what happens next before doing anything, and they are used to talking with kids who are scared.
What if I can't call right now?
Tell a grown-up you trust in person: a teacher, a school nurse, a neighbour. You can also write it on a note and hand it to them.
Can I come back and play after?
Always. The garden, Tita and grandpa's stories are waiting whenever you want them.