Useful Information for Young People, Parents and Carers
Hi everyone, hope you are keeping well, taking care and staying safe. The last couple of years have been quite extraordinarily strange times that have created many additional pressures and challenges for many of us. However, there are lots of places that can offer information, support and activities that can improve wellbeing.
Useful links to organisations offering wellbeing support to young people, parents and carers
Mind You
A mental health and emotional wellbeing hub for young people, parents and carers in South Gloucestershire
Website: sites.southglos.gov.uk/mind-you/
Mind
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Website: www.mind.org.uk
NHS mental wellbeing audio guides
Listen to a series of audio guides privately, in your own time to boost your mood
Website: www.nhs.uk
The Mix
The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Anna Freud
We bring together leaders in neuroscience, mental health, social care and education to work together to improve understanding and practice
Website: www.annafreud.org
The Help Hub
We are a group of qualified therapists who are here to listen and support individuals who find themselves with limited contact due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Website: www.thehelphub.co.uk
Childline
Childline is yours - a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Off The Record
Off The Record is a mental health social movement by and for young people aged 11-25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Getting support couldn't be easier.
Website: www.otrbristol.org.uk
HappyMaps
Worried about your child's behaviour or mental health? Not sure what's normal or how to find sensible advice? You've come to the right place!
Website: www.happymaps.co.uk
YoungMinds
We're leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
Website: youngminds.org.uk
Family Lives
Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life.
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
MeeTwo
MeeTwo is an award winning free fully moderated app for young people, which provides peer support, expert help, inbuilt educational and creative resources as well as in app links to UK charities and helplines.
Website: www.meetwo.co.uk
Some useful apps you may need to give payment details to access free sections
Headspace
Mindfulness meditation can positively impact mental and physical health. Whether it's by reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing focus, or improving relationships.
Website: www.headspace.com
Calm
We're the #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation, with over 50 million downloads and over 700,000 5-star reviews.
Website: www.calm.com
BSTC Youth Work Projects: email or call 07900 253826
