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.
Pregnancy Choices Directory
Help for those facing unplanned pregnancy or following an abortion.
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Quiet Connections
Support for those with social anxiety, creating a community of understanding
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RABI
Support for farming families.
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General enquiries: 01865 724931, Helpline: 0808 2819490
Re-Gain
Emotional support, pre-crisis accommodation (Oakleigh House), and helpline.
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0845 1228668, Hotline: 0808 8000306
Refuge
Provides accommodation, support, and information to women in abusive relationships.
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0808 2000 247
Respect
Offers support and advice for people who are abusive and/or violent towards their partners.
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0808 802 4040
Rethink Mental Illness
Support services for adults 18+ living with mental illness in Cornwall
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01208 815676
Royal Voluntary Service
Helps older people retain their independence and community connections.
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01209 705159
SALT - Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy
Information, support, and listening service for those who have suffered sexual abuse.
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01752 600599
SEAP (Mental Health Advocacy)
Advocacy for people with mental health difficulties on service provision issues.
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0330 440 9000
Quiet Connections
Coaching, workshops, and social meets for those suffering from social anxiety.
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Quiet Connections
Coaching workshops and social meetings for those suffering from social anxiety.
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REACH (Risk Evaluation & Co-ordination Hub)
Offers risk assessment of domestic abuse victims, safety planning, and referral onto services.
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0300 7774777
Recovery College Cornwall
Courses supporting recovery from mental ill-health through learning
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Refuge4Pets
Provides a pet fostering service so individuals and families can escape violent and abusive relationships.
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07497 382457
Rethink
Provides expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
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0300 5000 927
Roadpeace
Provides support, advice, and advocacy for road crash victims.
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0845 4500355
Rural Community Link Project
Community-based projects reducing social isolation for people with mental health issues.
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01566 779333
SCARD
Information and phone support for those affected by road traffic accidents (RTAs).
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0345 1235542
SEEDS Cornwall
Helping to improve services for abused women and children in Cornwall.
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