Resources for signposting
UP
Phone support, drop in, youth centres. Help for MH issues plus finances, pregnancy, drug and alcohol, education. LGBT, internet safety, staying safe, sexual health
Website: www.upinpoole.co.uk
Kooth
Anonymous online support.
Website: www.kooth.com
ChatHealth (11-19)
Confidential help and advice from the school nursing teams
Text: 07480 635511
Where’s your head at
Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust CAMHS support for emotional wellbeing support
Website: www.wheresyourheadat.co.uk
DMYH
Website: www.dorsetmindyourhead.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 551660
Number 18 (Quay advice 12-18)
Help and support for young people Contact- Poole Family Information Service .
Telephone: 01202 262291
Text: 07778452445
Website: www.poolefamilyinformationdirectory.com
Live well Dorset
Advice and support for stopping smoking, weight management, alcohol reduction and physical activity.
Website: www.livewelldorset.co.uk
Space- LGBT support
Website: www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
Parent Help
Young Minds
Telephone: 0808 8025544 (mon-fri 9.30-4pm free call)
Private Counselling
Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfvsBRD7ARIsAKuDvMPSEOYimA6JpGnXwH8GRwL04qg
Website: https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-children-and-young-people/children-and-young-peoples-counse
Emergency Support for Mental Health
999 – Serious emergency only (life threatening crisis)
NHS contact 111 – Ask to speak to a Mental Health AdvisorSAMARITANS – Call 116123 for free or email Jo@samaritans.org
SHOUT – Text for crisis support 24/7 text service 85258