{"id":4214,"date":"2021-07-19T08:26:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T08:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhealthnd.org\/?page_id=4214"},"modified":"2024-04-10T16:38:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T15:38:37","slug":"young-people-and-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mentalhealthnd.org\/young-people-and-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Young People and Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Childline<\/a><\/h3>

A confidential line for children if they need help or advice.\n
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The Mix<\/a><\/h3>

Age 11\u2013 25\n
\n1-2-1 chat service for support
\nemail chat service, support groups
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\nCrisis support \u2013 text \u2018THE MIX\u2019 to 85258<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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YoungMinds<\/a><\/h3>

Support for children and teens, plus a helpline for parents and guardians.\n
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Kooth<\/a><\/h3>

A free, confidential online service for ages 11 to 18 (up to your 19th birthday)\u00a0\u00a0\n
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Papyrus<\/a><\/h3>

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact Papyrus HOPELINE247 free confidential support and practical advice open 24\/7 everry day of the year.\n

\nCall: 0800 068 4141 \n
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Our Suicide Prevention Advisers are ready to support you.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ambitious about Autism<\/a><\/h3>

Trusted information and signposting.
\nAutistic and OK - a toolkit to help autistic pupils understand and look after their own mental health and wellbeing
\nOnline Youth Network.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fixers<\/a><\/h3>

\u201cYoung People Using Their Past to Fix the Future\u201d
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families<\/a><\/h3>

Information and therapeutic help for under 25s\nTraining for carers and teachers.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Brook Advisory Service<\/a><\/h3>

Free and confidential sexual health and well-being experts. \n
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Charlie Waller<\/a><\/h3>

Lots of information, support and training\nfor parents, educators and clinicians helping young people too.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Students Against Depression<\/a><\/h3>

A website by students for students. Provides you with the calm environment and the resources to help find a way forward. Advice , information and guidance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Children's Society<\/a><\/h3>

Information and advice pages for young people.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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My Time Young Carers<\/a><\/h3>

5 - 25 years.\nLots of support and information.
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Hidden Needs Trust<\/a><\/h3>

Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs, young people under the age of 25 with learning difficulties, their families, carers, and the specialist educational providers that support them in Dorset and Somerset.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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National Association for Children of Alcoholics<\/a><\/h3>

Providing information advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking.\n
Free Helpline 0800 358 3456\n
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Al-Anon family groups and Ala-Teen
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Anxiety UK<\/a><\/h3>

Helpline 03444 775 774
\nText support 07537 416 905
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Beat Eating Disorders<\/a><\/h3>

Helpline (England) 0808 801 0677
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\none-to-one webchat or email\nhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
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Kidscape<\/a><\/h3>

Parent advice line \n
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Connection 24\/7 Helpline for Children and Adults<\/a><\/h3>

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Chat Health<\/a><\/h3>

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\n\n07480 635511 M-F 8.30 am - 4.30 pm
\nrelationships, weight, anxiety, depression, alcohol, stress, smoking, drugs, relationships, self harm, sexual health.\n

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\nNeed confidential advice to support a young person? Parents and carers of 5\u201319-year-olds in Dorset can access support via ParentLine, a confidential text messaging service. \nRun by Dorset HealthCare\u2019s School Nursing team, the service supports parents and carers needing advice or guidance about mental health, as well as a range of other issues like sleep, behaviour, healthy eating, bullying and exam stress. \nJust text 07312 263131 and a member of the team will respond. \nThe service runs from 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays and school holidays).\n\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dorset Anti-Bullying Service<\/h3>

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Young People's Services<\/a><\/h3>

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Dorset Mind YPS aims to help 11 - 25 year olds by providing them with the resources, tools, information, advice and the services, to support learning to live well with good mental health and resilience.
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Helping Young People Stand on their own two feet.

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Provides free, unbiased and non-judgmental advice and support to individuals from the age of 7 to 25. The charity provides support for neurodiverse young people and conducts anti-bullying workshops and female empowerment programmes Information, advice and support on almost anything, including: bullying, health and well-being, relationships, sexual health advice and services, family conflict, alcohol and drugs, education and learning, employment and training, counselling, victim support, legal, debt and finance, homelessness, housing and benefits<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Find Out More<\/a><\/p>First Point Dorset Integrated Prevention Partnership

\n\nFor Over 16 years of age. First Point is a Housing, Health & Wellbeing service. We work with people living within the Dorset Council area and Christchurch. We can work with you for up to 6 months providing you are over 16 years of age and offer a no wrong door approach to support.

Tel. 0330 1232550.

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CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health<\/a><\/h3>

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Telephone: 01305 762513<\/p>\n\nCAMHS GATEWAY FOR 16 - 18 YEAR OLDS IS NOW ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT A REFERRAL - SEE WEBSITE\n\nhttps:\/\/camhsdorset.org\/about-camhs\/camhs-gateway\n\n

REFERRAL from a professional such as a GP, school nurse or other professional needed for more help.<\/p>\n\n

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Relate Children and Young Person's Counselling<\/a><\/h3>

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Counselling for Young people<\/p>\n\n

Email: enquiries@relatedorset.org.uk<\/p>\n

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The Discovery Project<\/h3>

13 \u2013 25 years<\/p>\n\n

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A partnership between Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum<\/a> combining the expertise of NHS Professionals, the lived experience of Peer Specialists and the voice of Young People to create spaces to explore and share what mental health, recovery, and wellbeing means by looking at what matters to you.\u00a0 Not a clinical intervention, the Project covers the whole of Dorset with schools, charities, and other organisations.<\/p>\n\n

Discovery Profiles - <\/strong>A chance to discuss what path your discovery journey might take.<\/em> A Large Programme of Topics - <\/strong>Learning, Exploring and Understanding Mental Health. From Worksheets to Workshops, and everything in between. <\/em>Discovery Podcasts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

YP Community -\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Have your say, share your thoughts. This is where young people say what matters most to them.<\/em><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rerun<\/h3>

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\nRerun Dorset Runaways Service,\n
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Outreach and 24 hour emergency phone line for 19 years and under who have run away from home, or who are being forced to leave, or who are at risk if they stay there.

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Dorset Lavender Farm Project<\/h3>

Find Out More<\/a><\/p> \nYoung people work programmes, volunteering opportunities, supported vocational experience and education and training for basic skills qualifications.

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Rendevous<\/h3>

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The Rendezvous are based in Sherborne but are increasingly extending their services across to our area including Gillingham where taster workshops on circus skills, shadow films, TV studio and Boxing fitness were run in January and February 2024. As well as coffee bar social an karaoke activities.

The Rendezvous works to improve young people's (13-25) mental health and wellbeing with support, education, advice and more.<\/p>
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Mosaic<\/h3>

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Help and support in bereavement for children and young people<\/p>Pre bereavement support for families affected by terminal illness.

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Carer Support Dorset<\/h3>

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Help for Young Carers<\/p>\nLots of help and advice.
Activities and breaks\n

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Farm based help and support for young people.<\/p>\n\"Future Roots has provided stability and direction to thousands of young people and families for over 13 years.\nOur dedicated, qualified and experienced mentors offer a unique combination of animal assisted therapy, character building programmes, academic qualifications and a wide range of learning opportunities. This resilience model leads to positive outcomes at times when young people are most in need.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Homestart Blackmore Vale<\/h3>

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Support for parents of children under 5 who are struggling for whatever reason, including those who are young parents.<\/p>\n\nTel. 01258 473038<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wired Therapy<\/a><\/h3>

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Personal creative therapy for those who are 11-25 years old who live in Dorset Council area. Based in Poole but online access is available. <\/p>\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dorset Youth Association<\/a><\/h3>


Find support and activities. Searchable directory
0 - 25 years knowledge hub.\n\nFind a youth club, mental health support, SEND information, and more.

\n\n\nhttps:\/\/dorsetyouth.com\/

Includes
\n\nDorset Youths' Mental Health Hub
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Hipp Bones<\/h3>

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Hipp!!Bones in Gillingham provides a targeted youth club for young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, Autism and\/or additional needs living in North Dorset and neighbouring counties. \n<\/p>\n\n

We predominantly cater for young people aged 11-19 years of age, although we can continue to cater for our members up to the age of 25 years of age.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Space Youth Project<\/h3>

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Email: info@spaceyouthproject.co.uk\n<\/p>\n\n

Dorset wide project for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and questioning young people under 25<\/p>\nOnline Group only in this area or in-person groups further afield.
\nTel. 01202 205279<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Westcountry Practice<\/h3>

Website: https:\/\/westcountrypractice.com\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\nShaftesbury based.\n\n

Tel. 01747 359054<\/p>\nemail: info@westcountrypractice.com
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Westcountry Practice provides Children and Young People (up to 25s) Counselling, Tuition & Therapy.<\/p>\nAlso clubs, classes and groups and play therapy.
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Mind Brain Body CIC (MBB)<\/h3>

\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.mindbrainbodycic.org\/<\/a>
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Our purpose is to raise awareness of mental health difficulties amongst young people and to support young people to maintain their mental health and overall well-being using interactively holistic activities including Lego-based therapy, creative arts, sports and mindfulness.
\n\nEvents such as Youth Wellbeing Drop-in Session in Gillingham in April 2024 and a webinar on self-esteem in June 2024.

\n\nHolistically Rural Outreach Youth Project collaborating with Rural Mental Health Matters (RMHM) and supported by Dorset Council.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mindline Somerset 24\/7 support line for Children and Adults<\/a><\/h3>

Telephone: 0800 138 1692 or<\/p>01823 276892\n\nAlso Live web chat 8 pm - 11 pm
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Somerset CAMHS<\/h3>

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The Rendezvous are based in Sherborne but are increasingly making more of their services available outside the town and reaching over the border into Somerset including tutoring once a week in Yeovil In addition everyone is welcome in Sherborne if you can travel there. \n<\/p>\n\n

The Rendezvous works to improve young people's (13-25) mental health and wellbeing with support, education, advice and more.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Young Somerset<\/h3>

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Wellbeing Support for Young People<\/p>\n\n

Telephone:\u00a0 01278 722100<\/p>\n\n

Email: wellbeing@youngsomerset.org.uk\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Somerset Big Tent<\/h3>

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The Somerset Big Tent website provides an online space for children and young people and their parents and guardians to know what wellbeing support is available for them in their area. They can navigate the support based on their feelings, type of support, location, age and level of Quality Assurance to ensure that they can discover support options which are suitable for them. <\/p>\n\n

The Somerset Big Tent website also offers a professional area with details of upcoming training events, Wellbeing campaigns and more to support professionals about how best to support children and young people.\n<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yeovil 4 Family<\/h3>

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Link workers and volunteer mentors for South Somerset. <\/p>\n\n

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The Balsam Centre<\/h3>

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In Wincanton, community hub for the Blackmore Vale Area\nCommunity hub for health, social, educational and cultural activities. Activities and information for children, young people and families. <\/p>\n\n

Tel. 01963 31842<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Somerset Parent Carer Forum<\/h3>

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Advises and supports parents, grandparents and foster carers of children and young people up to 25 years of age who have additional needs or disabilities..<\/p>\n\n

Tel. 01458 259384<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) <\/h3>

Find Out More<\/a><\/p>\n\nCAMHS Mental Health Helpline for children, young people and parents\/carers is 0800 023 2133
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Supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n\nIf you are not already a service user of CAMHS call\n\n

Single Point of Access: 01865 903330 (9 am \u2013 5 pm) \n\n

Email: wiltsCAMHSSPAinfo@ oxfordhealth.nhs.uk<\/p>\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WILTSHIRE MIND<\/h3>

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Free counselling for 11 to 18 year olds. \n Online or in Trowbridge.<\/p>\n\n

email: counselling@wiltshiremind.co.uk\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wiltshire:\u00a0 Alabare Riverside Sanctuary<\/a><\/h3>

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Confidential service for anyone struggling to manage their mental wellbeing (16+)<\/p>\n\n

Call 08082 803528<\/p>9 am - 11 pm seven days a week\n\n

Email: riversidesanctuary@albare.co.uk\n

Drop in at Riverside Sanctuary in Salisbury.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Carer Support Wiltshire Young Carers<\/h3>

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Young Healthwatch Wiltshire<\/h3>

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Wiltshire Children and Young People Wellbeing Service<\/h3>

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Early mental health service.
\nSupport, advice and information for young people aged 5-18 including counselling, group work and activities. <\/p>\n\n

Use the contact form on the website or call the single point of access (SPA) number 0300 247 0090 or email: vcl.wiltshirespa@nhs.net. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Family Counselling Trust<\/a><\/h3>

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Counselling services for children, young people and their families. <\/p>\n\n

Fees based on income.<\/p>\n\nComplete contact form online.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Help Counselling<\/h3>

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Free and low-cost counselling for adults and young people over 16 years old in west Wiltshire.<\/p>\n\n

Call: 01225 767459<\/p>\n\n

Email: enquiries@helpcounselling.co.uk<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Revival Wiltshire<\/a><\/h3>

https:\/\/www.revival-wiltshirerasac.org.uk\/services\/
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Free confidential counselling and support to male and female (16+) survivors of rape, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation.<\/p>\n\n

Call: 01225 751568<\/p>\n\n

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