Child Health and Young People
Gloucestershire Youth Support Team
We speak up for young people in Gloucestershire, advise, and support them.
Facebook: @gloucestershireyouthsupport
Twitter: @GlosYouth
Telephone: 01452 415707
Website: www.youthsupportteam.co.uk
Email: info.glos@prospects.co.uk
What's On Your Mind?
Gloucestershire’s hub for young people looking for mental health support advice on how to cope with life’s ups and downs.
Website: www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Gloucestershire Young Carers is a dynamic charity constantly growing and developing to meet the ever-changing needs of young carers in the county.
Facebook: @GloucestershireYoungCarers
Twitter: @Glosyoungcarers
Telephone: 01452 733060
Website: www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Email: mail@glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre
The Centre provides services and support to children with special needs from birth to age 7 and their families.
Facebook: @TheForestofDeanChildrensOpportunityCentre
Twitter: @FOD_Opp_Centre
Telephone: 01594 837552
Website: www.fodopportunitycentre.org
Email: admin@childoc.org.uk
NHS Childhood Infectious Illnesses
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chickenpox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/infectious-illnesses-children
Recovery College
Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources to children and young people who might be struggling with mental health issues.
Facebook: @RecoveryCollegeOnline
Twitter: @_RCOnline_
GIO
GIO provides online information for 13-19 year-olds on sexual and mental health issues, drugs & alcohol and relationship problems.
Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk
Hope House ISH
Run by NHS Gloucester health and care Foundation Trust, Hope House’s Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) clinics are happy to see anyone 13 years old and over wishing to discuss their sexual health.
Telephone: 03004216500
Young Gloucestershire
Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports disadvantaged young people who are facing challenges in their lives.
Facebook: @youngglos.org.uk
Twitter: @YoungGlos
Telephone: 01452 501008
Website: www.youngglos.org.uk
Email: hello@youngglos.org.uk
Kooth
A free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: www.kooth.com
Refuge Women and Children's National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence and violence against women and girls is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety. They aim to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. They provide a free, 24-hour, all-female helpline providing support for those who are being domestically or sexually abused.
Facebook: @RefugeCharity
Twitter: @RefugeCharity
Telephone: 08082000247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Teenagers in Crisis
TIC+ (Teens in Crisis) provides face-to-face and online counselling services across Gloucestershire for young people aged 9-21 and their families. They are here to listen and support you, not to judge you.
Facebook: @teensincrisis1
Twitter: @TICplus_
Telephone: 01594 372777
Text: 07520634063
Website: www.ticplus.org.uk
Email: admin@ticplus.org.uk
NHS Vaccination Guide
Information regarding child vaccinations and when to get them.
The Children's Sleep Charity
The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Telephone: 01302 751416
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Facebook: @Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk