Youth & Young People Support
If you, a patient, or a family member is a young person in need of support, there are services available to help with mental health, personal development, and overall well-being. This page provides contacts for organisations dedicated to the support and guidance of young people facing various challenges.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are resources designed to support young people and their specific needs:
Young People Support Services: These organisations focus on the overall well-being of young individuals, providing mental health services, personal development programmes, and guidance to help young people navigate challenges like school pressures, relationships, and personal growth.
Counselling for Young People: Specialist counselling services that offer emotional support and crisis intervention for young people dealing with anxiety, depression, bullying, or other issues affecting their mental health.
Youth Mental Health Services: Resources designed specifically for the mental health needs of young people, providing early intervention and ongoing support to help them manage mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or self-harm.
Youth Crisis Helplines: Immediate support for young people in crisis, offering confidential advice and emergency assistance for those struggling with difficult life circumstances.
Peer Support Groups for Young People: Opportunities for young individuals to connect with others going through similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and offering peer-based guidance and support.
U Can Cope
Blog offering news and updates on the U Can Cope campaign for World Suicide Day.
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Valued Lives
Offers crisis service, community-based care, therapeutic activities, enablement, and general advocacy.
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01209 484495
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their families, and friends.
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0808 168 9111
Waves
Free counselling and outreach service for people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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01872 225629
Willow Centre
A specialist centre in Truro providing support to people affected by rape or sexual assault.
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01872 272059
YMCA
Helping to house disadvantaged young people throughout the county. A free, confidential and independent advice service.
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01736 334820
Young Minds
Provides support to children and young people (up to 18) with emotional, behavioural, or mental health issues.
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0808 802 5544
Young People Cornwall
Information, advice, and guidance (IAG) and mentoring for young people, plus employability support.
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01872 222447
iSight Cornwall
Support for the blind or visually impaired.
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01872 261110
United Response
Support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and more.
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01872 250 150
Wave Project
Supports young people through confidence building activities such as surf projects.
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West Cornwall Women's Aid
Provides accommodation, support, and information to women in abusive relationships.
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01736 367539
With You
Information, counselling, rehabilitation, and other specialist services for people with drug or alcohol dependency.
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YZUP (Wise Up)
Offers support, information, and advice to young people under 18 about drugs and alcohol.
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01872 300816
Young Minds Crisis Messenger
24/7 crisis support for young people
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Text YM to 85258
Zebs Youths Project
Information and support to young people about alcohol, drugs, and other health/youth issues.
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01872 222447