Young People Friendly - LGBTQ
Services Available to Young People Locally and Nationally
Stonewall Young Futures | Stonewall is a hub for all young lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace people thinking about their next steps.
www.mermaidsuk.org.uk
Support with gender identity issues.
www.wilsthiresexualhealth.co.uk/under-25s/
WiSe is a free, non-judgmental and confidential NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire.
www.revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Confidential help for victims who have intimate images of them shared and posted online without their consent.
http://www.kooth.com/
Free, anonymous website where young people can go for help with problems including relationships, bullying, sexuality and eating disorders.
http://www.splash-wiltshire.org.uk
Splash provides free, positive activities during school holiday periods for young people aged 9-16 years who are facing a wide range of challenges in life, for example those with special educational needs or disabilities, on child protection plans, in care, at risk of anti-social behaviour or offending, victims of bullying, young carers, or from families facing bereavement, substance misuse, breakdown or financial hardship. We aim to raise young people’s self-esteem and confidence, divert from risky and anti-social behaviour, develop an acceptance of others, reduce peer-on-peer bullying and empower young people to make independent, positive and safe choices.
Free counselling for children and young people providing a safe space where highly specialist counsellors use a range of creative therapeutic methods to help young people connect to, and express, their emotions.
Run by Barnardo's, this website has lots of practical tips and advice to support children and young people's mental health focusing on a range of different subjects.
Their mental health helpline is available from 9am-11pm on 01865 903330 (5pm-11pm 01865 901000). Between 11pm-9am call NHS 111.
Are you aware that it is not okay for someone to expect you or your friends to do things you don’t want to do? For help and support you can call or text 116 000 anonymously.
www.childline.org.uk
You can find out about anything – no problem is too big or too small.