Young person support

A multitude of self harm support services including:
- Free workbook written by people who self-harm for people who self-harm, aged 11 - 17 (including not eating properly).
- Phone Support for Adults who self harm
- Virtual Peer Support Group for People who self harm
- Virtual support for friends, family and carers of people who self harm
- Training on self harm and eating disorders.

BEAT Eating Disorders provides a number of services including advice, information and support, a helpline and web chat service.

Provides information and resources on mental health a range of medications and conditions.

Combat Support provide specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service.

Talk to Frank provides information, help and advice about drug use. Information can be accessed via the website and support is provided via telephone, text, webchat or email.

GamCare is the leading provider of free advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms across Great Britain.

GamFam offer support through GRA5P – The GamFam Recovery and Support Programme. GRA5P is a structured 5-stage self-help peer support programme, which was designed originally to support those who gamble and people affected by someone else’s gambling. They also run an online support group for those effected by someone else's gambling.

Hampshire Youth Access (HYA) provide counselling, advice and support. The service offers face to face or online counselling and therapeutic work either one to one or via group work.

Healthwatch Southampton is your voice in improving health and social care. Established in 2013 it works to improve the power of patients and the publics voice and ensure their needs and ideas for improvement are listened to and responded to by services.

Hub of Hope is a mental health support database providing information and details of local, national , peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services.

The student support team provide inhouse counselling and run a daily wellbeing hub offering general advice around wellbeing and mental health.

Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday) with a safe and secure means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors.

Provides bite sized information on a range of physical and emotional health topics for teenagers. Website also has a chat facility.

Life Changes offers a counselling service to people over the age of 18. Life Changes website also hast a number of advice and guidance resources. Fees may apply.

Our horticultural therapies provide a place for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities to develop new skills and be part of a supportive, friendly community. Planting, pruning and spending time in nature makes dramatic improvements to people\'s emotional health, confidence and self esteem, whilst group work helps people overcome isolation, anxiety and loneliness.

A Men's Shed. A charity. A community space for men (and women) to connect, converse and create.

Support for gender diverse children and young people and their families.

Monty\'s host groups and activities for children, young people, adults, and families - a place for the whole community to meet up, make friends, learn and share skills, support one another and share life.

Our advocacy and support helpline is here to help children who are looked after or care leavers up to the age of 25.

DASH (Drug and Alcohol Support Hub) is a service for young people under the age of 25 who would like support with their drugs or alcohol use.

No Limits provides a range of support for under 26s, including advice and wellbeing, mental health and wellbeing, relationships and sexuality, sexual health, family, money, housing and homelessness, special education needs, crime and violence and drugs and alcohol support (DASH).

Work Club is an opportunity for young people to receive help with employment, education or training. From first exploring career ideas, finding vacancies or opportunities, all the way through the application and interview stages and beyond.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Parent Support Link, supports and informs the family and friends of people who use substances (drugs / alcohol) or are problematic gamblers.

We are able to support our young people who have left care up until the age of 25.

We specialise in Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Abuse, as well as provide support for Racism, Discrimination, and Childhood trauma. Support includes joining up to our online platform, via Facebook, where clients are in a safe and welcoming space, to share their experiences, ask for help and support, post anything that may help them, or other group members, manoeuvre the complexities of recovering from abusive situations. We also provide 1-1 mentoring, peer to peer support, navigation and signposting, as well as more practical support - reporting to police, managing the complexities of Court processes, benefits support, employment support. It's as simple as just listening to someone, providing a sounding board, showing some care and compassion, to validate the horrific experiences people have been through.

Confidential helpline for people experiencing domestic abuse, offering advice, information and support.

The programme, which kicks off with an outdoor adventure and residential trip, can help you build your self-confidence through activities, training and qualifications in sports, drama, photography or cooking.

R;pple is a browser extension, which if a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe.

Re:Minds is a Southampton based organisation supporting families whose children/young people have Autism, ADHD or other neurodiverse needs and/or mental health needs - with or without a diagnosis.

Online 1-2-1 coaching, supporting individuals who want to tackle an unhealthy relationship with Gambling.

Refuge offer a range of support, including a 24/7 helpline, online form, online chat Monday - Friday, 3pm - 10pm, and information on your rights and options.

Respect is a pioneering UK charity working to stop the harms done by those who perpetrate domestic abuse.

There is information and various resources on the website. There is also a Women\'s Wellbeing Group for people with mental illness living in Eastleigh, Winchester, Southampton, Fareham and Basingstoke.

Our free programmes adopt a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach combined with vocational training to help people identify and overcome barriers that are preventing them from accessing employment or training.

Our programmes have helped thousands of people take control of their lives.

The Saints Foundation provide a range of projects which help people fulfil their potential to be more involved, healthier and empowered members of their community.

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Shout provides a confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when someone needs immediate assistance.

Community Navigators are on hand and happy to help you think through, find, and link with the right support and services for you.

We are here for you and can help you:
chat things through,
get connected,
find support,
get involved in helping others.
Our friendly navigators are here and would be happy to hear from you.
This is a self-referral service by phone Monday to Friday (9:30 - 5:30) or by online form.

Planet Sounds, 40 Terminus Terrace SO14 3FE
Free session Mondays 13.30-15.00. Express yourself through a range of activities that will help you hone your lyrics and songwriting skills.

Peer Support is an opportunity for people to use their own experiences to help each other. Through friendly, informal groups, participants can learn together, support each other and give each other hope.

Solent Mind have a huge range of free guides and booklets to support with a variety of issues that may impact on your mental health.

This is an online toolkit featuring tips to help you, or a friend, who is struggling with student life.

Southampton adult social services are available to people needing support, feeling unsafe or need advice.

Find out about how to report concerns about a child, early help for families, safeguarding training, looked after children and accessing children\'s social care records.

We can offer a range of support to help you find a job.

Online safe space to share, talk and listen, without judgment or solutions. With three different session options to chose from per week.

Togetherall is a peer-support digital community that encourages you to be open about what is on your mind, learn more about yourself and work through what is troubling you. This space is anonymous for your protection and as a way to allow you to express yourself more freely.

An online peer support group for people with social anxiety, running every Monday at 8pm.

Student Assistance Programme (SAP) offers remote counselling sessions.

The university offers a support package to support students who have been in Local Authority care.

A range of therapies, psychoeducational workshops and therapeutic groups.

Wellbeing coaching and listening service for neurodivergent people. Online and occasionally face to face.

Student Space is run by Student Minds and provides one-to one support for students, they offer 24 hrs text support, webchat support, telephone and email support

Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide.

They provide confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. Working to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.

Operated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.

Provides face to face and online courses for anyone who believes they have an eating disorder because issues around eating has taken over their life.

Art therapy resources on the website such as art therapy videos, therapeutic art techniques, relaxation exercises and downloadable activities.

The Dual Diagnosis Hub CIC is a website and organisation that aims to develop and signpost all of the best addiction, mental health, & dual diagnosis-specific information, tools, support groups, and resources.

The Mix has a wealth of information on their website on a range of issues including mental health.

The Mix offers free, confidential support to under 25s. Providing advice on mental health, relationships, housing, money, drugs, alcohol and more.

Peer and professional support, creative self-expression, evidence-based courses and tips for managing anxiety, positive thinking, smoking cessation and weight management.

Formally known as Big White Wall, Togetherall provides access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Through online chat with peers, courses offering vital wellbeing skills and clinical support, users can take control and feel better from home.

Togetherall allows you to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively and learn how to manage your mental health. Most members report feeling better and more able to cope as a result of using the service and because it’s available 24/7, nearly 70% use Togetherall outside of normal office hours.

A useful feature of Togetherall is it\'s online chat, which allows people to share their experiences, feelings and their personal wellbeing strategies. Users can take part in these discussions completely anonymously in a safe community that is moderated 24/7 by trained practitioners.

Togetherall can be used on a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer.

Sharing and celebrating stories of resilience, Touch Network aims to prevent struggles with mental wellbeing beginning, or getting worse. You can share your story and listen to others\' stories.

Offers one to one appointments to support students with disabilities to access support at the University with regard to reasonable adjustments and support with their studies.

Senior Tutors in each Faculty are available for support for mental health and wellbeing, depending on what is needed, students are signposted to Wellbeing Service for follow up.

Offers range of activities and events to support wellbeing and mental health.

Tailored induction and programme with our Sport and Wellbeing Team.

Walk In, Email, Telephone, Live Chat, Appointments. Open 365 days a year, 24/7, no referral needed, students can self refer or be referred by staff across the University.

Advice, information and resources to support all students. Contains advice and guidance for self help and includes NHS Guides, information on different services.

Wellbeing and Counselling practitioners available for 1:1 appointments either online or face to face. Students are triaged into the appropriate service following initial enquiry either by themselves or by someone on their behalf i.e. Personal Academic Tutors.

Mix of targeted events for specific groups of students, and larger engagement piece organised by the Student Engagement Team, which is accessible to all students. All aimed at preventative approach to support students with wellbeing to settle into university life and easily access support.

Advice, information, events, societies and clubs, to support students in their time at the University.

At V.L.A.D. Outreach, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances. We provide compassionate, individually tailored support to each individual’s unique needs.

Our services include evidence-based therapies such as person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Gestalt counselling, amongst other BACP approved approaches, alongside peer-mentoring, and psychological assessments and support, all aimed at empowering individuals to manage their mental health and well-being. Everything we provide is free or donation-based, ensuring that cost will never be a barrier to accessing support.

The service provides a helpline, live chat, support groups, talks and events.

Yellow Door offer a wide range of specialist therapeutic, support and prevention services to anyone at risk from or affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm.

We have lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child - from how to encourage your child to open up about their feelings to dealing with mental health services.

Provides information, advice and guidance on supporting mental health for young people, parents/carers and professionals.

Outdoor learning, youth work and parent carer support and provision of individual support, open access and targeted group work.