Living and feeling better can start with a simple step-connecting. Health Connections Mendip is provided by your Mendip GP practices to improve your health and wellbeing.
Re-opening from Wednesday 21st April, 7.15pm – 8.45pm, term time.
We welcome young people aged 10 to 19 years, let’s catch up, have fun and support each other.
Small bubble youth club sessions ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY (sorry no drop-ins at this time).
To book your place please email Chiara below. Consent must be given by a parent/carer.
Free and confidential support online or over the phone for young people aged 10-19. Professional youth workers experienced in supporting young people. Monday to Friday from 6.30pm – 9pm (term time). Each session will last up to 30 minutes and can be accessed on phones, tablets or computers. You can also book group slots for you and your friends!
Complete the form and choose which night you are available, then email the Youth Worker listed below for more information or to book your FREE session.
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
This is a free, private and confidential service. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
* Covid-19 update: sessions taking place over Zoom. Please call or email first to check the details and book*
A weekly support session for young adults in Frome.
Every Thursday 2pm-5pm at the Welsh Mill Hub, Park Hill Drive, Frome, BA11 2LE
Routes sessions are open to everyone aged 18-35 to come for all kinds of support. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat – we can work together to find solutions to any issues you’re experiencing. Wifi and phone available. Drop Cassie a line to check that we have space before coming by.
Resources for children and young people with physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Covid Pandemic update- 1-2-1 meetings are now over the phone or video call. Virtual Hubs are available on Young Somerset Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Youth workers are available at various time for ‘Fancy a Chat’ with full timetable here https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/the-hubs
Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. Our aim is to work with young people, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live. Young Somerset works to achieve social and economic outcomes with young people, through the delivery of measurable outputs and outcomes. We employ Wellbeing Practitioners that offer low-level mental health support, through cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), to young people in Somerset.
*Covid update: 2BU continues to offer virtual services including our ‘Unusual Wednesdays ‘ Zoom group. Lisa and the team are still available to be contacted to offer support. You could also contact Mindline Someret 01823 276 892 who are able to offer a 24 hour a day 7 days a week helpline and we would encourage any young person struggling to get in touch with them day or night*
If you’re a young person living in Somerset you may find that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning your sexuality or gender identity can be difficult 2BU can offer support.
Tips written with young people by young people during the coronavirus pandemic. For more information to support you go to the Somerset Children & Young People Health & Wellbeing website.
*Covid update – Currently offering support online and over the phone*
Affordable, professional, person centred counselling agency in Frome for adults, young people and children. Focus Frome is an arm of Focus Bath.
At the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust we produce booklets and posters on many aspects of mental health. These are free to download or order and include our Parent’s Guide to Depression. Mental health problems in children and young people, national and local organisations that offer guidance for parents leaflet Parents leaflet Somerset Printable version
An exciting club for young people with additional needs aged 10 to 17. Trips out, have fun, make friends in a safe and supportive environment.
Tuesdays 6.00pm-8.00pm (term time)
Vallis Youth & Community Centre, Frome, BA11 3EF.
Call us to discuss places as they are limited.
Are you a young carer? If you’re aged between 10 and 18 then please come along to the Zone and meet new friends who are in the same boat!
Wednesdays 6.00pm-8.00p.m. Fortnightly at Rise, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY .
Please contact us to discuss a place as places are limited.
This is a social group for people with additional needs aged between 18 to 30 where you can make friends, learn new skills, and have fun!
Mondays 7.00pm-9.00pm at RISE, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY.
Places are limited so please contact us to book.
** COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider **
Edventure offer the MAKE course to young adults aged 18-35 whether you are out of work, looking for a new direction or just want to gain confidence. Spend 3 weeks in a team learning to design, make and sell products made from raw materials such as metal, wood, fabric, silver and leather.
See the website for the course times and booking form. The MAKE course is FREE.
Youth With A Future (YWAF) work alongside other organisations to support young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and those in supported housing projects in the Mendip area of Somerset and also supports local positive youth initiatives and activities.
HOPELineUK is a confidential support and advice service for young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide or anyone concerned a young person may be having thoughts of suicide.
Opening hours are 9am-10pm weekdays, 2pm-10pm weekends, and 2pm-10pm Bank Holidays.
Kooth.com is a free, safe, confidential and non-stigmatised way for young people to receive counselling, advice and support on-line. Kooth delivers thousands of counselling sessions each year to young people aged 11-18. Available until 10pm each night, 365 days per year.
Youth Matters is for young people aged up to 25 who are living with mental health distress in Mendip. You can be referred to us by someone else or refer yourself by calling the office or emailing.
An online information hub offering young people advice and help on mental health problems including depression, anxiety and stress.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
For 18 – 24 year olds. Develop Skills in growing your own food and with teamwork. Near Balstonsborough. Please email for more information.
We provide advice and support to children and young people in Somerset. If you are a child in care you could ask for an advocate if you are worried or upset about something. If you are a young person who would like to request advocacy please email us (see below).
The Wessex Counselling Service has counsellors who are experienced in working with children and young people, and offers counselling for those aged 15 – 18 years. Please contact us for more information.
*Covid update – Face coverings are to be worn at all venues*
SWISH offer free confidential testing and treatment for all sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and offer a full range of contraception. open to all ages including under 16s. You can visit any SWISH Service, locally or further afield, however not all clinics run a full service, so please ring to find out what is available.
A service for 16-25 year olds provided in partnership with the YMCA and housing consortium. For the Mendip area please see phone number and email address below.
YMCA Mendip with its main base in Wells, covers the whole of the Mendip area – Frome, Shepton Mallet, Street, Glastonbury, Wells and surrounding villages. Our project work provides a range of services for young people, with an emphasis on housing and homelessness, helping them to grow in confidence, develop as individuals and realise their full potential.
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The service supports young carers under the age of 18. It can answer questions and give advice to young people on anything they need to know. They can: