Connexions West of England
Connxeions is a youth service for young people 11 - 19. It has been set up to offer every young person, whatever their circumstances, access to the best
possible support and information to ensure a smooth transition to adulthood, citizenship and working life. Lots of organisations that support young people
will be working together under the banner of connexions.
Bath -
Address: Connexions West of England Bath & NE Somerset, 28 Southgate, Bath, BA1 1TP.
Telephone: 01225 461 501
Bristol -
Address: Connexions West of England Bristol, 4 Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4ST.
Telephone: 0117 987 3700
Filton -
Address: Connexions West of England South Gloucestershire, 28 Gloucester Road North, Filton, South Glos, BS7 0SJ.
Telephone: 0117 969 8101
Kingswood -
Address: Connexions West of England South Gloucestershire, 21-23 High Street, Kingswood, South Glos, BS15 4AA.
Telephone: 0117 961 2760
Weston-Super-Mare
Address: Connexions West of England North Somerset, 45 Boulevard, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1PG.
Telephone: 01934 644 443
Connexions Website: www.connexionswest.org.uk
Help Counselling (9-25yrs)
One-to-one, groups, parent and child workshops. No limit to the number of sessions. No restrictions on the issues you bring. We ask that you to make a
contribution that you can afford to meet our costs.
Contact: Peter Flowerdew, 18 St Joseph's Road, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6SQ
Telephone: 0117 950 2511
Email: help-counselling@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: http://www.help-counselling.org.uk
Off The Record - BANES
Off The Record is an informal, friendly service offering information, support, advice and counselling for young people. We aim to improve emotional,
physical and mental wellbeing, and self esteem of young people up to 25 who live, study and work in Bath and North East Somerset.
BATH -
Address: Off The Record, Open House Centre, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JW
Telephone: 01225 312 481 (Office), 0800 389 5551 (Helpline, free from landlines)
Text: 07753 891 745
Email: office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Website: www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Keysham -
Address: Off The Record, Milward House, 1 Bristol Road, Keynsham, BS31 2BA.
Telephone: 0117 986 5604 (Office), 0800 389 5551 (Helpline, free from landlines)
Text: 07753 891 745
Email: office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Website: www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Midsomer Norton -
Address: Off The Record, 113a High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2DA.
Telephone: 01761 414 100 (Office), 0800 389 5551 (Helpline, free from landlines)
Text: 07753 891 745
Email: office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Website: www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk
Off The Record - Bristol
Free confidential information, advice and informal support for all ages through our drop-in and telephone helpline. Free confidential counselling through
an appointment system for young people up to the age of 25.
Address: Off The Record Bristol, 2 Horfield Road, St Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8EA.
Telephone: 0117 922 6747 (Office and fax), 0808 808 9120 (Free Helpline)
Email: confidential@otrbristol.org.uk
Website: www.otrbristol.org.uk
National Websites
BullyingUK
Bullying UK is a national website which gives advice and information to anyone who is being bullied in anyway.
Website: www.bullying.co.uk
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
About Bipolar/Manic depression in children.
Website: www.bpkids.org/
ChildLine
ChildLine offers a confidential helpline on a wide range of issues that affect children and young people.
Helpline: 0800 1111 (Free helpline)
Website:www.childline.org
Get Connected
Get Connected provides a free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations the support and information you need to decide what
you want to happen next. It could be anything from a listening ear to somewhere safe to stay for the night.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (Free confidential help for young people)
Website: www.getconnected.org.uk
NACOA
NACOA is the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. They provide advice, support, information and a helpline for children of alcohol-dependant
parents.
Helpline: 0800 358 3456 (Free confidential helpline)
Website: www.nacoa.org.uk
The Children's Society
The Children's Society provides help and understanding for those forgotten children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else.
Website: www.childrenssociety.org.uk
YMCA
The YMCA is a leading christian charity committed to supporting young people in times of need.
Website: www.ymca.org.uk
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25. They do this through giving advice,
training, campaigning and distributing publications. Children and young people are at the heart of YoungMinds decision-making.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Young People and Self Harm
This site is a key information resource for young people who self harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
Website: www.selfharm.org.uk
Youth Information
Useful information toolkit website for young people.
Website: www.youthinformation.com