JIGSAW Thornbury is a charity that works with children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities, and their families in Gloucestershire and BANES by running support groups, events, activities and youth groups. Find out more:...
Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
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Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
JIGSAW Thornbury is a charity that works with children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities, and their families in Gloucestershire and BANES by running support groups, events, activities and youth groups. Find out more:...
Shine is a Cirencester-based charity which offers creative art therapy courses, peer support and weekly drop-in sessions for struggling mums dealing with depression and anxiety
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
InfoBuzz
Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Find out what support is available to you.
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
