Hope House Sexual Health Services Gloucester

Take a look at this link for all you need to know about sexual health & contraception and how to access confidential sexual health services in Gloucestershire. This is open to all young people >13yrs http://www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/

Hollie Guard

Hollie was a 20yr old from Gloucester who was murdered by her ex-partner. The Hollie Guard App is a new personal safety app. In danger a simple shake or tap of your phone activates the app to send your location & audio evidence to designated contacts to help keep you safe. To find out more visit Www.hollieguard.com

Young People's Experiences | healthtalk.org

Reliable information for young people from young people on all aspects of health including sexual health, self harm and eating disorders http://www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences

As we approach the end of 'Mental Health Awareness' week don't forget that your GP is also there to support you & can be contacted on the numbers below... Phoenix Surgery 01285 652056 The Avenue 01285 653312 The Park 01285 654733 St Peter's Road 01285 653184 Rencombe Surgery 01285 831257

Do you get on with your parents? Are you able to talk to them about your worries? Do you think your parents would benefit from some guidance on how to positively build relationships with their teenager? 'Family Lives' is a charity there to support them http://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/

Cotswold Counselling is a local Cirencester based charity that have specialist counsellors for young people aged 11-21yrs. Even better, their waiting times are short & they will see you for as long as you need.. http://www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk/children

For children & young people

Young Minds is a charity committed to supporting the emotional well-being and mental health of all young people & their families too.... http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people

Www.papyrus-uk.o

Suicide is the leading cause of young deaths in the UK. Yet it does not need to be this way.... Papyrus provides confidential help & advice to prevent suicide in young people. Their helpline is 0800 068 4141 Read more about the support available Www.papyrus-uk.org

Teens In Crisis

Are you a 'teen in crisis'? Do you want someone to talk to confidentially for free? Then telephone Teens in Crisis on 01549 546117 or email them via their website This Gloucestershire based charity provides FREE confidential counselling for 9-21yr olds & only if you are <14yrs do they need to gain parental consent. http://www.ticplus.org.uk/index.php?area=teens&id=7

Help and hope: The Gloucester self-harm helpline - Rethink Mental Illness, the mental health charity

Do you self harm by cutting to release strong emotions? Do you feel misunderstood & ashamed?Do you want help? You are NOT alone - at Indigo we see more & more 11-25yr who self harm. As many as 1 in 10 have tried it rising to 1 in 5 among 15yr old girls. Too often it becomes a private thing that no-one knows about.... Now is the time to SHARE your feelings & ASK for help. Your GP is there to support you, Indigo is here to support you or you can contact https://www.rethink.org/news-views/2013/12/gloucester-self-harm-helpline

Home - Get Connected

Are you worried about not coping, exam pressures, self-harming, bullying, abuse or violence, gender identity or mental health issues & need someone to talk to? Get connected is a free confidential helpline for young people <25yrs www.getconnected.org.uk or call free 0808 808 4994

It's mental health awareness week 16- 22nd May - a subject close to the heart of many young people and their friends and family. Each day we will be posting a website that a young person or their parents can turn to for advice and support. At Indigo, we are also happy to see any young person who is worried about any aspect of their emotional wellbeing. Indigo drop-in every Thursday 3:20 - 4:50pm and is open to anyone 13-25yrs