More than 1,200 children and young people have contacted ‘meic’ - Wales’ new nationwide advocacy and advice helpline during its first eight weeks.
The most common issues raised during the early weeks include mental health anxieties, exam stress, unemployment and housing worries. Recently, meic advisors have received a significant number of calls relating to sexuality, relationship problems and bullying in schools
Children and young people under 25 in Wales can contact meic by calling freephone 080 8802 3456, free text to 84001 or instant message via the meic website.
Further information is available on the Welsh Assembly Government website.