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.
Cosgarne Hall Supported Accommodation
Supported accommodation in St Austell Area, assisting with social and emotional difficulties.
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01726 61979
Counsellors Together (St Austell)
Cost effective counselling service
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Direct Gov
Public service advice page, including benefits information.
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Disability Cornwall
Provides services to empower and assist disabled people in Cornwall.
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01736 759500
Dreadnought
Provides support to children and young people aged 8 to 19 who have been victims of domestic violence.
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01209218764
Drinkaware
Helpline for those concerned about their own or others' drinking.
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0300 123 1110
Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
Provides support for those aged 14-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
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0845 207 7711 (Options 1, 2, or 3)
Cornwall Works
Helps people start work, stay in work, and progress in work.
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Counselling for Social Change
Low cost counselling �9 - �20 per session
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01736 364722
Crossline - Plymouth
A registered charity offering a high-quality counselling service covering a wide range of issues.
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01752 666777 (24hr)
Cry-Sis
Offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless, and demanding babies.
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0845 122 8669
Directory of local support services
Care and Support in Cornwall
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Dor Kemmym (Cornwall Faith Forum)
Promotes understanding and dialogue between faith communities, supports strategic working.
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Dreadnought / Aspires
Support for young people with autism, offering play, family support, work-related issues, and confidence building.
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01209 218764
Early Help Hub
A single point of contact for Early Help services for children in Cornwall.
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01872 322277