Young Person

This Service aims to treat people suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and depression based problems including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), health anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and phobias. Service also has an extended service which offers help to people suffering from Long Term Health Conditions (LTHC), which aims to address the disparities in mental health conditions (and knock-on effect on physical health) between the general population and those experiencing long term health conditions. The LTHC offer currently includes chronic-pain (including fibromyalgia), diabetes, respiratory conditions and stroke- however through our core services we can also offer help for anxiety and depression symptoms caused by other LTHCs.

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A sexual health service providing sexual and reproductive health and genito-urinary medicine services - STI testing and treatment, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, HIV testing and psychosexual counselling (by GP referral only).

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Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime

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Southampton adult social services are available to people needing support, feeling unsafe or need advice.

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We have lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child - from how to encourage your child to open up about their feelings to dealing with mental health services.

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Advice, information, events, societies and clubs, to support students in their time at the University.

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Advocates are independent professionals who work with people to help them understand their options, know their rights and say what they want. This helps to make sure that people are involved as much as possible in decisions about their health and care.

An advocate can support someone to: - communicate their views and wishes - understand their rights - understand any processes and decisions they are subject to - understand the options they have - make their own choices - challenge a decision.

Advocacy is a statutory right for eligible people and can be offered for Children and Young People with a special educational need and/or disability; Care Act Advocacy; and Independent Mental Health Advocacy.

The Advocacy People offer a range of services in Southampton, including: NHS Complaints Advocacy Mental Health Advocacy Care, Support and Safeguarding (Care Act) Advocacy Advocacy For People Who Lack Capacity Children and Young Person's Advocacy Community Peer and Citizen's Advocacy Self-advocacy Groups Independent Visitors.

Children & Young Persons Advocacy You have as much right as an adult to be listened to when decisions are being made about your life. What you feel and want is very important.

You can usually have an advocate to help you speak up about what you feel and want if you: Are a Child in Care Are leaving Care Have a disability or other need Are a young carer Want to make a complaint about your social care

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Art therapy resources on the website such as art therapy videos, therapeutic art techniques, relaxation exercises and downloadable activities.

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BEAT Eating Disorders provides a number of services including advice, information and support, a helpline and web chat service.

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Cruse offer services to help people through the process of bereavement and grieving.

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The service provides a helpline, live chat, support groups, talks and events.

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We are able to support our young people who have left care up until the age of 25.

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CAMHS SPA is the access route in to Specialist CAMHS service but the SPA also provides information, resources and contacts for other services supporting low to moderate mental health problems.

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Find out about how to report concerns about a child, early help for families, safeguarding training, looked after children and accessing children's social care records.

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Peer support groups for females age 18+ who, as female children, were sexually abused/raped by a member of their immediate/extended family.

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The Dual Diagnosis Hub CIC is a website and organisation that aims to develop and signpost all of the best addiction, mental health, & dual diagnosis-specific information, tools, support groups, and resources.

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Provides community advocacy on issues such as getting the right care and support, accessing services, finding out information, supporting you to make decisions and choices about the important things in your life (including parenting and child protection issues) and support in making a complaint when things go wrong.

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Monty's host groups and activities for children, young people, adults, and families - a place for the whole community to meet up, make friends, learn and share skills, support one another and share life.

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Community Navigators are on hand and happy to help you think through, find, and link with the right support and services for you. We are here for you and can help you: chat things through, get connected, find support, get involved in helping others. Our friendly navigators are here and would be happy to hear from you. This is a self-referral service by phone Monday to Friday (9:30 - 5:30) or by online form.

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Life Changes offers a counselling service to people over the age of 18. Life Changes website also hast a number of advice and guidance resources. Fees may apply.

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Options provides a range of professional and affordable one-to-one and group counselling and wellbeing services.

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DASH (Drug and Alcohol Support Hub) is a service for young people under the age of 25 who would like support with their drugs or alcohol use.

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Offers one to one appointments to support students with disabilities to access support at the University with regard to reasonable adjustments and support with their studies.

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Free workbook written by people who self-harm for people who self-harm (including not eating properly). The book must be requested by the young person and will be sent in a discreet padded envelope with no mention of Battle Scars or self-harm (can be sent to a safer address if preferred).

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Respect is a pioneering UK charity working to stop the harms done by those who perpetrate domestic abuse.

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Talk to Frank provides information, help and advice about drug use. Information can be accessed via the website and support is provided via telephone, text, webchat or email.

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Specialist service for people aged 14-35 that is based in the Adult Mental Health service. They assess, treat and support young people who may be experiencing a first episode of a psychotic illness and this is done this in the community - either in or near your home.

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Provides face to face and online courses for anyone who believes they have an eating disorder because issues around eating has taken over their life.

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Beyond Reflections is a charity which provides wellbeing support services to trans, non-binary, and questioning adults, their family, and friends.

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Support for gender diverse children and young people and their families.

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Your doctor (GP) should be your first point of contact for health issues that you can't treat yourself with the help of your local pharmacy, NHS 111 or information on NHS.uk.

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GamCare is the leading provider of free advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms across Great Britain.

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The student support team provide inhouse counselling and run a daily wellbeing hub offering general advice around wellbeing and mental health.

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Provides bite sized information on a range of physical and emotional health topics for teenagers. Website also has a chat facility.

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Confidential helpline for people experiencing domestic abuse, offering advice, information and support.

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This service is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement support it provides a place to share stories and talk about your grief with other young people.

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Our advocacy and support helpline is here to help children who are looked after or care leavers up to the age of 25.

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Provides information, advice and guidance on supporting mental health for young people, parents/carers and professionals.

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Breakout Youth is an independent charity offering confidential support service for young people aged 11 to 25, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity.

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Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.

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Want to feel the peace of being on an idyllic beach? KvLS Mental Health Support offers Low Cost Counselling to help you gain the peace of mind to relax, as if you were toes-deep in white sand. We believe that everyone deserves to know themselves, improve their lives and aim for their goals. This shouldn’t come at a prohibited cost, which is why our low-cost counselling sessions are available with a self-select fee. Why choose KvLS Mental Health Support? • We offer an unlimited number of counselling sessions • Sessions are available in person, online or by phone • They can be weekday, evening and even weekend. • Our self-select fee is from £25 per session (no questions asked or ‘proof’ needed). All our counsellors are registered with the BACP or NCPS, have enhanced DBS, and undergo continuous professional development to ensure you get the support and expertise you deserve. Ready to get your toes sandy? Get in touch now!

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Offers help to individuals who experience challenges with their mental health, the form of mentoring, as well as practical support.

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The Mix has a wealth of information on their website on a range of issues including mental health.

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At V.L.A.D. Outreach, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances. We provide compassionate, individually tailored support to each individual’s unique needs. Our services include evidence-based therapies such as person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Gestalt counselling, amongst other BACP approved approaches, alongside peer-mentoring, and psychological assessments and support, all aimed at empowering individuals to manage their mental health and well-being. Everything we provide is free or donation-based, ensuring that cost will never be a barrier to accessing support.

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Shout provides a confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when someone needs immediate assistance.

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MHST's deliver evidence based early interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems.

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A range activities including music making, song writing, music technology, production and music performance.

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Refuge offer a range of support, including a 24/7 helpline, online form, online chat Monday - Friday, 3pm - 10pm, and information on your rights and options.

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Operated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.

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Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.

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The NHS 111 service can provide free advice and medical referrals for mental health problems.

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No Limits provides a range of support for under 26s, including advice and wellbeing, mental health and wellbeing, relationships and sexuality, sexual health, family, money, housing and homelessness, special education needs, crime and violence and drugs and alcohol support (DASH).

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Hub of Hope is a mental health support database providing information and details of local, national , peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services.

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There is information and various resources on the website. There is also a Women's Wellbeing Group for people with mental illness living in Eastleigh, Winchester, Southampton, Fareham and Basingstoke.

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Peer Support is an opportunity for people to use their own experiences to help each other. Through friendly, informal groups, participants can learn together, support each other and give each other hope.

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PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

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The Recovery College takes an educational approach to equip people with knowledge and skills to get on with their lives despite mental illness, courses are open to health professionals, service users, or carers.

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Our free programmes adopt a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach combined with vocational training to help people identify and overcome barriers that are preventing them from accessing employment or training. Our programmes have helped thousands of people take control of their lives.

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SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

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Senior Tutors in each Faculty are available for support for mental health and wellbeing, depending on what is needed, students are signposted to Wellbeing Service for follow up.

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A Men's Shed. A charity. A community space for men (and women) to connect, converse and create.

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Solent Mind have a huge range of free guides and booklets to support with a variety of issues that may impact on your mental health.

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Offers range of activities and events to support wellbeing and mental health.

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We can offer a range of support to help you find a job.

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Yellow Door offer a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support and prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.

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Tailored induction and programme with our Sport and Wellbeing Team.

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Sharing and celebrating stories of resilience, Touch Network aims to prevent struggles with mental wellbeing beginning, or getting worse. You can share your story and listen to others' stories.

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Student Assistance Programme (SAP) offers remote counselling sessions.

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Walk In, Email, Telephone, Live Chat, Appointments. Open 365 days a year, 24/7, no referral needed, students can self refer or be referred by staff across the University.

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This is an online toolkit featuring tips to help you, or a friend, who is struggling with student life.

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Student Space is run by Student Minds and provides one-to one support for students, they offer 24 hrs text support, webchat support, telephone and email support

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The college has it own student support service, staff are qualified in mental health including CBT.

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Advice, information and resources to support all students. Contains advice and guidance for self help and includes NHS Guides, information on different services.

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R;pple is a browser extension, which if a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.

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The university offers a support package to support students who have been in Local Authority care.

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Parent Support Link, supports and informs the family and friends of people who use substances (drugs / alcohol) or are problematic gamblers.

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Re:Minds is a Southampton based organisation supporting families whose children/young people have Autism, ADHD or other neurodiverse needs and/or mental health needs - with or without a diagnosis.

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They provide confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. Working to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.

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Provides a board game cafe offering a safe space, sense of community also has self-help resources on their website.

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The Bereavement Journey uses films and discussion to help guide people through the most common aspects of grief.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, lonely and hopeless, our drop-in for Southampton city residents could help you find calm, reflection and connect with other services to help support your mental health.

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Hampshire Youth Access (HYA) provide counselling, advice and support. The service offers face to face or online counselling and therapeutic work either one to one or via group work.

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A range of therapies, psychoeducational workshops and therapeutic groups.

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Peer and professional support, creative self-expression, evidence-based courses and tips for managing anxiety, positive thinking, smoking cessation and weight management. Formally known as Big White Wall, Togetherall provides access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Through online chat with peers, courses offering vital wellbeing skills and clinical support, users can take control and feel better from home. Togetherall allows you to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively and learn how to manage your mental health. Most members report feeling better and more able to cope as a result of using the service and because it’s available 24/7, nearly 70% use Togetherall outside of normal office hours. A useful feature of Togetherall is it's online chat, which allows people to share their experiences, feelings and their personal wellbeing strategies. Users can take part in these discussions completely anonymously in a safe community that is moderated 24/7 by trained practitioners. Togetherall can be used on a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer.

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Wellbeing and Counselling practitioners available for 1:1 appointments either online or face to face. Students are triaged into the appropriate service following initial enquiry either by themselves or by someone on their behalf i.e. Personal Academic Tutors.

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Mix of targeted events for specific groups of students, and larger engagement piece organised by the Student Engagement Team, which is accessible to all students. All aimed at preventative approach to support students with wellbeing to settle into university life and easily access support.

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The Saints Foundation provide a range of projects which help people fulfil their potential to be more involved, healthier and empowered members of their community.

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Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday) with a safe and secure means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors.

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Work Club is an opportunity for young people to receive help with employment, education or training. From first exploring career ideas, finding vacancies or opportunities, all the way through the application and interview stages and beyond.

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Outdoor learning, youth work and parent carer support and provision of individual support, open access and targeted group work.

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The programme, which kicks off with an outdoor adventure and residential trip, can help you build your self-confidence through activities, training and qualifications in sports, drama, photography or cooking.

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