Young Somerset’s Wellbeing Hubs  are an opportunity for young people, parents/guardians and professionals, to be supported by a Wellbeing Practitioner in identifying the most appropriate support options to help a child or young person with their wellbeing. If you have any questions about how to access our Hubs please email [email protected]

Young Somerset are also a facilitator of Somerset Big Tent which is a Voluntary Community Social Enterprise alliance helping children and young people build their wellbeing. The website helps young people and parents/guardians navigate appropriate support options, available to them in their area.

How would you like to request this support?

Community Wellbeing Team

Mental Health Support Team (via school)

Mindline Helpline is available between 09:00am-10:00pm daily, to provide emotional support to young people and parent/guardians. Find out more here.

 

NEED SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY?

If it's an emergency call 999.

Samaritans – for everyone, (24/7) Call: 116 123  Email: [email protected] Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.

Childline – for children and young people under 19 (24/7) Call: 0800 1111 (the number won't show up on your phone bill) ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor for free about anything - no problem is too big or too small.

Papyrus – for people under 35  Call: 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm  Text: 07786 209697  Email: [email protected] PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. You can contact them for help and guidance for yourself or for someone else in your care.

Elefriends – For everyone (online) Website: http://elefriends.org.uk/ Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. Elefriends is run by Mind.