Young People
Childline
For under 19 year old, speak to a counsellor online via one to one chat, 09:00-12:00.
Freephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Gloucestershire Self harm Helpline
For all ages, provides a confidential, safe, non-judgemental, informative space for people who self harm, friends, family or carers.
Support available 17:00-22:00 either by online chat , Freephone, or text.
Freephone: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410 022
Website: www.gloucestershireselfharm.org
On Your Mind Gloucestershire
If you’re a young person in Gloucestershire and are struggling to cope with your emotions or situations in your life, you are not alone.
On Your Mind is a new website for young people developed specifically to help them cope with life’s ups and downs.
Website: www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk
The Mix
For under 25 year olds. Support with mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, relationships and drugs.
Online support chats Sunday to Thursday 20:00-21:30.
Telephone: 0808 808 4994 available every day from 16:00-23:00.
Website: www.themix.org.uk
DOOR
Bringing hope into the lives of young people and their families by unlocking potential and opening opportunity so that their past does not define their future.
Telephone: 01453 756745
Website:www.thedoor.org.uk
The Vibe
A Youth Centre organised in partnership by Dursley Town Council and The Tabernacle URC.
Telephone: 01453 547758
Website: www.dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Eating Disorders
For all ages, support for people with an eating disorder offering CBT, drug and group therapy as part of community care and day treatment, ask about referral to the eating disorder service.
Kooth
For 11-18 year old in Gloucestershire, this is a new digital platform for anyone experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing.
Available 24/7 with counselling available during working hours.
Website: www.kooth.com
Teens in Crisis
TIC support young people with issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, anger, relationship problems, low self-esteem and self harm.
Free confidential counselling by phone, online or video chat
Telephone: 01594 372777
Text: 07520 634063
Website: www.ticplus.org.uk
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish gives hope to grieving children. They offer support to children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.
Telephone: 08088 020 021 09:00-17:00
Website: www.winstonswish.org
Dursley and Cam Child Contact Centre
The Centre provides a safe, neutral place where children can enjoy time with the parent they do not live with. There is a separate ‘waiting room’ for the parent the child/ren live with to wait in during the contact session.
Telephone: 07824 872854
Website: www.dursleytab.org.uk
Teen Mental Health Guide for Parents
Useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure and cyberbullying, and links to other important mental health resources.