Links
List of useful links
| Category | Organisation | Info | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBTQ+ | 2BU | Somerset | https://www.2bu-somerset.co.uk/ |
| Bereavement | Balloons | Exeter, mid and East Devon Offers a wide range or practical, emotional and social support to families | https://www.balloonscharity.co.uk/ |
| Eating Disorders | Beat | National Studentline 0808 801 0811 Youthline (under 18 yrs) 0808 801 0711 | https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines/ |
| Mental Health | Blurt Foundation | National Great self help guides but also produce “Buddy Boxes” these are monthly self care boxes. You can buy a subscription or one off boxes for yourself, for a nominated person or just as a random act of kindness (Blurt will then select someone to receive a box). | https://www.blurtitout.org |
| Mental Health | CALM | National Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15-35 Tel 0800 585858 (5pm-midnight daily) | https://www.thecalmzone.net |
| Online Safety | CEOP | National All social media apps and websites have a report to service function and blocking tools. Use these functions if you receive any offensive / upsetting messages or images online Report exploitation and abuse | https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ |
| Bereavement | Child Bereavement UK | National Supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 | https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ |
| Domestic Abuse/Violence | Childline | National A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Helpline: 0800 1111 If you or anyone else is in immediate danger phone 999 | https://www.childline.org.uk/ |
| Pregnancy and Sexual Health | Choices Pregnancy Centre | Exeter Tel: 07826 715377 | https://choicespregnancycentre.co.uk/ |
| Pregnancy and Sexual Health | Crisis Pregnancy Centre | Exeter Confidential counselling and practical support Tel: 01392 662122 | |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | Devon Rape Crisis | Devon Post-13 Devon Rape Crisis and sexual abuse services Tel: 01392 204174 | http://www.devonrapecrisis.org.uk/ |
| Pregnancy and Sexual Health | Devon Sexual Health | Devon Contraception and GUM | https://www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/ |
| Eating Disorders | Dorset Healthcare | Dorset | https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/mental-health/eating-disorders/ |
| Eating Disorders | Eating Disorders Devon | Devon | https://www.eatingdisordersdevon.co.uk/contact/ |
| Drugs and Alcohol Abuse | Frank | National Live chat and 24hr helpline 0300 123 6600 | https://www.talktofrank.com/ |
| Mental Health | Headlight Support Groups | Devon Provides a friendly, non-clinical space for young people who are experiencing emotional and mental health issues and their families. Phone: 07741 646 426 Email: headlight@actioneastdevon.org.uk | https://actioneastdevon.org.uk/about-us/projects-and-services/headlight |
| Mental Health | Headspace | National A subscription based mindfulness/meditation service but they do offer a free trial | https://www.headspace.com |
| Bereavement | Hope Again | Devon, Dorset and Somerset Youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone | https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/ |
| LGBTQ+ | Intercom Trust | National Helpline: 0800 612 3010 | https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/ |
| Mental Health | Kooth | Devon Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people | https://www.kooth.com |
| Mental Health | Mindline Somerset | National Cornavirus Emotional Support Mon-Fri 9am - 11pm, Sat-Sun 8pm - 11pm | https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk 01823 276892 |
| Mental Health | Mindshift | National Mindshift app gives anxiety relief | https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-app |
| Mental Health | Mood Juice | National Fast and direct acces to self-help resources | https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/ |
| Bereavement | Mosaic | Dorset Supporting bereaved children | https://mosaicfamilysupport.org/ |
| Medical | NHS 111 | National Official NHS 111 symptom checker. Use this if you suspect you have Coronavirus | https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 |
| Mental Health | NHS Mental Health Helplines | National Lots of advice and links to other more specific websites | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | Post-16 Rape and Sexual Abuse Line | National Helpline: 0808 800 0188 | |
| LGBTQ+ | Proud2Be | South Devon | https://www.proud2be.org.uk/ |
| Drugs and Alcohol Abuse | Reach YP | Dorset Tel: 0800 0434656 (option 2) | https://www.edasuk.org/treatment/dorset/sh/ |
| Mental Health | Samaritans | National Tel 116 123 FREE 24 hours a day 0330 094 5717 (local call charges apply) Local information line 01935 478746 | https://www.samaritans.org/branches/yeovil |
| Mental Health | SANE | National Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. Tel 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm-10.30pm daily) | https://www.sane.org.uk |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | SARSAS | Somerset Rape and sexual abuse support Women’s helpline: 0808 801 0456 Men’s helpline: 0808 801 0464 | https://www.sarsas.org.uk/helpline/ |
| Pregnancy and Sexual Health | Sexual Health Dorset | Dorset | https://sexualhealthdorset.org/ |
| Drugs and Alcohol Abuse | Somerset Drug and Alcohol Partnership | Somerset Tel: 0300 303 87 88 | http://www.somersetdap.org.uk/ |
| Mental Health | Somerset Mental Health Hub | Somerset A variety of resources for both general mental health issues but also more specialist mental health needs | https://www.somersetmentalhealthhub.org.uk/directory/south-somerset |
| LGBTQ+ | Space Youth Project | Dorset | http://www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk/ |
| Domestic Abuse/Violence | Splitz | Devon Delivering support services to adults and young people experiencing the trauma of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Splitz delivers services across south-west England Helpline: 0345 155 1074 | https://www.splitz.org/ |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | STARS | Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre Tel: 01202 308855 | https://www.starsdorset.org/ |
| Eating Disorders | SWEDA | Somerset | https://www.swedauk.org/ |
| Pregnancy and Sexual Health | SWISH | Somerset Tel: 0300 1245010 | https://swishservices.co.uk/local-services/ |
| UK Government | National Latest Government Advice on Coronavirus | https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus | |
| LGBTQ+ | X-Plore | Devon | http://www.lgbtqyouthdevon.org.uk/ |
| Drugs and Alcohol Abuse | Y-SMART | Devon Email: y-smart@devon.gov.uk Tel: 0800 121 4751 | http://ysmart.org.uk/ |
| Domestic Abuse/Violence | Young Devon | Devon Largest young people’s charity in the South West Helpline: 08082 810 155 | https://www.youngdevon.org/about |
| Mental Health | YoungMinds | National Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Parents helpline 0808 802 5544 (9.30am-4.00pm Mon-Fri) | https://www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Domestic Abuse/Violence | Young Victims Service | Somerset | https://youngvictims.wordpress.com |
| Domestic Abuse/Violence | Victim Support | National | https://www.victimsupport.org.uk |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | The Bridge | Somerset | https://www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk |