Children, young people & families

There is a wide range of mental health and wellbeing support available for children, young people and families in the county as well as nationally. We have listed a wide range of services below and there are more in other sections of the site such as eating disorders, sexual health, support for carers, LGBTQI+ and more.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people (and their families and carers) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Fore information about the services can be found at: www.ghc.nhs.uk/other-areas/cyp/

There’s also a range of support available locally that you can access yourself without going through a GP or teacher.

On Your Mind Gloucestershire (OYMG) is an NHS website which signposts to information and support for young people in the county about bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and much more including how to self-refer to NHS mental health and counselling services. Find out more at: www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk

Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a countywide charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times; whether it be a disruptive home life, caring for a family member, coping with a mental health issue or substance abuse: www.youngglos.org.uk 

Tic+ If you are aged between aged 9-21 and living in the county, Tic+ might be able to help you cope with stress as Counsellor Kerry Boorman explains here:

Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.

Last year, over 2,000 young people used their counselling services to help them cope with issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, anger, relationship problems, low self-esteem and self-harm.

For more information visit: www.ticplus.org.uk or call: 01594 372777. 

Tic+chat is an anonymous, safe, confidential 1-2-1 live message chat support service for young people aged 9-21 living in the county open Sunday – Thursday 5pm – 9pm at standard network local rate accessed via their web page or by calling: 0300 303 8080. 

Tic+ Parent and Carer Support including support groups, family counselling information and online chat service is available on their website or by calling: 0800 625675

Alternatively, take a look at the range of support listed below: