Support for students
Young people are at the centre of SW-SHRN. Since the Network’s inception we have worked with young people in our Young People’s Advisory Group to ensure that the Network is relevant and meets the needs of young people in the South West of England.
Get involved!
If you – or your students – would like to become a young advisor to the South West – School Health Research Network, you can help us shape our survey questions, support for young people, school resources and communications.
If you are feeling down or distressed, are worried about someone you know, or would like some information to help, then you might find it will help to get in touch with one of the organisations below or look at the information on their website.
Remember you can also speak with a trusted adult such as a family member or a member of school staff.
General help and advice
Association for Young People’s Health
Online guide for young people who want to support a friend through a difficult experience or upsetting feelings, or who want to ask their friends for help.
Mental Health and well-being
Kooth
Free, safe, anonymous support for young people around mental health. Website has discussion boards or you can use the live chat function to speak with their team.
Off the Record
Free mental health helpline and text service to speak to someone. Young people can visit the hub in Bristol and South Gloucestershire to speak to a member of the team.
Call: 0808 808 9120 (Mon-Fri 2-5pm)
Text: 07896 880 011
Young Minds
Free text service and online information about mental health and emotional well-being.
Samaritans
Free helpline for people wanting emotional support, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
Call: 116 123 (Open 24/7)
Eating disorders
BEAT
Free helpline and email service for support and information about eating disorders.
Call: 0808 801 0711 (Weekday 12pm-8pm; weekend 4pm-8pm)
E-mail: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Bullying
Bullies Out
Information to support those affected by bullying. Offers an e-mentoring service where you can receive help and support from a trained mentor.
E-mail: mentorsonline@bulliesout.com
Self harm
Papyrus (HopelineUK)
Free mental health helpline and online information for young people who self-harm, or who know people who self-harm.
Self-Injury Supports
Free helpline, text service and online information for girls and women affected by self-injury or self-harm.
Call: 0808 800 8088 (Wed-Thurs 7-9.30pm)
Text: 0780 0472908
Home life
Runaway Helpline
Free helpline, text service or email service to young people who feel like running away or are running away.
Call or text: 116 000 (Open 24/7)
Alcohol, drugs, smoking and gambling
Alcohol
AL-NON
Free helpline to provide hope and support for anyone who is or has been affected by someone else’s alcohol drinking.
Drugs
Talk to Frank
Free helpline, text service and email service providing support and information to young people about drugs.
Call: 0300 123 6600 (Open 24/7)
Text: 82111
E-mail: frank@talktofrank.com
Bristol Drugs Project
Free helpline for support about alcohol and drug support. Drop in sessions available in central Bristol.
Smoking
QUIT saves lives
Information about tobacco use and provide
stop smoking advice.
Gambling
Big Deal
Free helpline and 1-1 live chat service for information and emotional support for anyone experiencing problems from gambling.
Call: 0808 8020 133
Crime and violence
Victim support
Free helpline and information to help people cope with the effects of crime and traumatic events.
Fearless
Information about advice about crime and criminality. Service which allows you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously.
Sexual health
BROOK
Information about sexual health and well-being advice. Use the service directory to visit your nearest Brook service.
Unity Sexual Health
Free and confidential sexual health service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
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