A Monster Calls content warnings & support

Please be advised that A Monster Calls is recommended for ages 12+ and contains themes of terminal illness and bereavement, scenes of bullying in a school setting and scenes of emotional distress in which a boy has to come to terms with his mother's condition.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this play below are details of organisations who can offer advice and support:

Here are the details of some charities who are working hard to support those affected by grief and loss:

Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live. They offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, as well as face to face from a number of locations across the UK
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0800 02 888 40
Live Chat: via the website www.childbereavementuk.org

Grief Encounter
Grief Encounter help with the confusion, fear, loneliness and pain, providing a lifeline to children and young people to cope with free, immediate, one-to-one support.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0808 802 0111 Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm
Website: www.griefencounter.org.uk

Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and those who care for them. Expert teams offer one off and ongoing bereavement support and also provide online resources, specialist publications and training for professionals.
Email: [email protected]
Freephone Helpline: 08088 020 021
Live Chat: via the website winstonswish.org

Here are the details of some charities who support mental health:

Childline 
Childline is a free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone. They can provide help and support for people up to their 19th birthday. 
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk

Samaritans 
You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected]
Website:

Shout 
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. 
Text: 85258
Website: www.samaritans.org

Cruse
Volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you're feeling right now.
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
Website: www.cruse.org.uk

CALM 
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net

The Hub of Hope
No matter what you're going through, you should not have to do it alone. The Hub of Hope is a national database that brings together local mental health services.
Website: hubofhope.co.uk