The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
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Kidscape
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Mermaids
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
School Nurses
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Selfharm.co.uk
Selfharm.co.uk is a charity which supports young people aged 14-19 impacted by self-harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support
National Self Harm Network
National Self Harm Network is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
Harmless
Harmless is a sponsored organisation which provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information to people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
Childline
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
ChatHealth
ChatHealth offers support to young people aged between 11 – 19 with questions relating to a wide range of health and wellbeing issues
National Listings
The Hideout
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
Kidscape
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Mermaids
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
School Nurses
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Selfharm.co.uk
Selfharm.co.uk is a charity which supports young people aged 14-19 impacted by self-harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support
National Self Harm Network
National Self Harm Network is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
Harmless
Harmless is a sponsored organisation which provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information to people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
Childline
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
ChatHealth
ChatHealth offers support to young people aged between 11 – 19 with questions relating to a wide range of health and wellbeing issues
Ask for help if you need it
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
Find out what support is available to you.
Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Support for ethnic minorities
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
Your health and wellbeing
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
Contact us
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time