Text helpline for pupils

Students who need emotional support can text for help in a project launching in two different schools by UK charity Barnardo's, reports the BBC.

"A manager and two workers are running the £65,000 project which will be open to receive texts three days a week.

Pupils aged 11 to 14 in the two schools have been given pocket-sized cards with the text helpline number on them. As well as the confidential helpline, the service will offer one-to-one support for pupils facing emotional distress."

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