Useful Links
These resources are specifically designed to support the wellbeing of children and young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.
This includes a link to the Anna Freud crisis messenger service, which is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope.
If you need support, you can text AFC to 85258.
CAHMS is the name for the NHS services that assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
Preventing Child Exploitation
A chairty committed to the prevention of child exploitation across the south west of England
Young Minds is a charity that offers information and advice to young people, parents and carers. It also offers a guide to CAMHS.
On Your Mind is a “Wiltshire Children and Young People emotional Wellbeing service” that provides advice for parents, carers and young people, who also provide activities and therapy options, including group work, community activities and counselling.
MIND is a mental health charity who make mental health an everyday priority. This offers emergency advice, crisis resources, help lines and a Mental Health A-Z.
This May Help Me – Advice for supporting your child’s mental health
This May Help has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health.
The subjects covered on this website have been chosen by families and young people who have gone through their own mental health challenges.
Fear Free is a Domestic violence charity who work with victims of Domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking in the South West.
All together is a Family hub page created by Wiltshire Council containing the local offer to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families.
Wiltshire bereavement support for children and young people
A charity that supports children, parents and families rebuild their lives.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
A family hub to provide support for vulnerable children and their families.
Community First support people, places and communities across Wiltshire and Swindon.
Swindon and Wiltshire Sexual Referral Centre (SARC)
The SARC is the first point of contact if you’ve experienced rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire.
Support and advice for parents
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Are you experiencing domestic abuse?
You are not alone
Wiltshire’s Sexual Health Service (WiSe). We are a free NHS service providing STI testing and treatment, contraception and HIV services in Wiltshire. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.