Citygate 5
5 Blantyre St
Castlefield
Manchester
M15 4JJ

Tel (Helpline): 0808 808 1234
Tel (Admin): 0161 530 2040
Web: www.afteradoption.org.uk - click on the link 'Young People' and click 'TALKadoption'

TALKadoption is a national telephone helpline for young people who want to talk about anything to do with adoption. Calls are free and confidential (some mobile phone networks may charge for calls to freephone numbers. These calls may also be itemised on the phone bill).

The helpline is staffed by a team of paid staff and trained volunteers, recruited for their ability to listen and offer support. The emphasis is on giving relevant information and a friendly ear to callers who often feel they have no one else to turn to. In many cases TALKadoption offers young people the first opportunity to discuss adoption openly, without feeling inhibited, frightened or ashamed.