Useful Links
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2BU Somerset - is for young people in Somerset who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning their sexuality. It offers a youth support group for 13 to 18 year olds, plus online support for young people, parents, teachers etc. Tel: 07799 136552 (messages checked every weekday). https://www.2bu-somerset.co.uk/ |
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Centre for Child Mental Health – cutting edge CPD in mental health and trauma recovery for all child professionals. https://www.childmentalhealthcentre.org
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Chlidline Call free on 0800 1111 |
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Shout - if you are a young person struggling to cope, Shout provide 24/7 text support. For help, text SHOUT to 85258. Whatever you are going through, if it matters to you, it matters to us.
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Somerset Big Tent – Empowering children and young people to find the right wellbeing support at the right time. |
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Somerset SENDIAS - Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support. |
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| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - community, mental health and acute hospital care. https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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Touch Base – trauma recovery for all ages |
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The Mix - offers free information and support for under-25s in the U.K., including advice about mental health, money and jobs, sex, relationships, drugs, etc. Tel: 0808 808 4994 (11:00am-11:00pm daily). |
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Young Minds Somerset - mental health support for all. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Parents Helpline: 08088 02544, Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm |
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Kooth - offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people (aged 11 to 18) in Somerset. Support includes moderated message boards, plus online access to trained counsellors. Kooth is NHS funded. (Open weekdays 12noon-10:00pm, Sat & Sun 6:00-10:00pm). https:// kooth.com/ |
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Support for Online Safety |
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Child Exploitation and Online Protections - Report online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communication online. https://www.ceop.police.uk /safety-centre https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/
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Online gaming advice for parents https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-games/ |
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Online safety advice for parents https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
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Report harmful content online https://reportharmfulcontent.com
Information on 'online harms': https://reportharmfulcontent.com/harms/
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Social Media advice for parents https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/social-media/
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Think U Know – supportive information for parents to have conversations about keeping safe online. |
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UK Safer Internet Centre https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers
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USEFUL LINKS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
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Citizens Advice gives free information on benefits, work, debt and money, consumer issues, family concerns, housing, involvement with the law or criminal justice system, immigration and health. There’s a lot of free advice on their website, plus details of how to find your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau. Tel: 03444 111 444. |
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Family Lives offers help and advice to mums, dads, grandparents, step-parents and non-resident parents. Tel: 0808 800 2222 (weekdays 9:00am – 9:00pm). |
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My Family Coach - expert support for every parenting challenge |
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SIDAS (Somerset’s Domestic Violence Agency) can help with those experiencing violence or the threat of violence within the home – whether from partners or children, and regardless of gender/ sexuality. Tel: 0800 694 9999 (weekdays, 8:00am-8:00pm; weekdays 9:00am-1:00pm). In an emergency, always phone the police using 999. More advice and guidance: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/domestic-abuse/ |
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