Leaving Home Safely Options
Summary
If youre 17 and facing a challenging home environment in the UK, social services can provide emergency accommodation, counseling, and help with legal guardianship. You can contact organizations like Childline or the NSPCC for immediate support. Social services can also offer legal advice and help you navigate the system to ensure your safety and well-being.Full Conversation
I wasnt finished sorry. Anyway im in the uk, male, *. I am considering A, suicide or B, looking at options to escape my household. I would like advice on how to leave without directly speaking to my parents, gaining a new legal guardian again without directly speaking to my parents and potentially getting out of scotland into either another part of the uk or out of it
I'm really sorry you're feeling this way. Your safety and well-being are the most important things right now. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Contact Social Services: You can reach out to your local social services for immediate help. They can provide emergency accommodation and support.
- Legal Guardian: At *, you can apply for a new legal guardian through the courts, but social services can help facilitate this.
- Support Services: Consider contacting Childline (* *) or the NSPCC (* * *) for immediate advice and support.
Would you like more information on how to contact social services or other support organizations?
What can social services realistically do for me
Social services in the UK can offer various forms of assistance, especially for someone in your situation. Here are some realistic actions they can take:
- Emergency Accommodation: They can provide you with a safe place to stay immediately.
- Counseling and Support: They can offer mental health support and counseling.
- New Guardian: They can help you apply for a new legal guardian.
- Legal Advice: They can provide legal advice and support in navigating the system.
Would you like detailed contact information for your local social services?