Local Support

2BU Somerset

Provides specialist support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 11 to 25 across Somerset. You can talk to someone by phone or text.

07799 136 552

Visit 2BU Somerset website

BANDs – Frome

Bath Autism and NeuroDiversity Spectrums (BANDs) offers social activities and peer support for people aged 16+ with autism or similar neurodiverse conditions in Frome and nearby areas.

Visit BANDs website

Focus Counselling Agency – Frome 

Affordable counselling for adults, young people and children. Focus Frome and Focus Wells are part of Focus Bath.

Visit Focus Bath website

Mind in Somerset – Young People

Offers one-to-one support and peer groups for under 25s across Somerset. You can talk to someone who won’t judge and will help you build confidence and self-esteem.

Mindline 24/7 01823 276892

Visit Mind in Somerset website

Reaching Out – Frome Tennis Club

Free tennis coaching and membership for children aged 4 to 18 from low-income families, adopted children, and those in foster care.

Visit Frome Tennis Club website

Route 1 Advocacy - Somerset

Advice and advocacy for children and young people in care.

Visit Somerset Council website

Somerset – Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service (SWISH)

Free and confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and a full range of contraception. Open to all ages, including under 16s.

Visit SWISH website

Somerset Young Carers

Support, advice and respite for children and young people under 18 who care for someone at home.

Visit Somerset Council website

Somerset SEND

Information and activities for children and young people (0–25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Visit Somerset Council website

Super Roots Frome

Outdoor play and craft sessions for children aged 7 to 13. Activities include tool use, natural crafts, and campfire cooking.

Visit Super Roots website

The Giant’s Garden – Frome

A community garden space for young people to enjoy nature, relax, and take part in gardening.

Visit Frome Town Council website

The Pod – Frome

Charity supporting individuals with additional needs and young carers. Runs youth clubs and social groups.

Visit The Pod website

We’ve Got This – Somerset

Peer mentor support for young adults aged 16 to 25. Offers group and one-to-one sessions to help with mental health and wellbeing.

Visit Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership website

YMCA East Somerset

Supported housing and youth services to build confidence and independence.

Visit YMCA website

YMCA Mendip area – Youth Clubs

Youth clubs for ages 10–19 in Frome, Coleford, Wells, Glastonbury, and Street.

Visit YMCA website

YOU-TH SPACE Counselling – Frome

Affordable counselling for 15–18-year-olds. Free for those who need it.

Visit YOU-TH SPACE website

Young Persons Clinic – Frome Medical Practice 

Walk-in clinic for ages 13–19. Sexual health, contraception, and mental health support.

Wednesdays, 3 pm to 5 pm  

Area 7, upstairs at Frome Medical Practice

See our webpage

Young Somerset

Offers wellbeing support for young people using practical tools and techniques. Support is available for anxiety, low mood, phobias, OCD, and more.

Visit Young Somerset website

YWAF – Youth With A Future

A Christian charity supporting young people aged 16 to 25 in the Mendip area. Offers help with housing, homelessness, and youth activities.

Visit YWAF website

National Support

Kooth – Online Mental Health Support

Free, safe, anonymous online mental health support for ages 11–18 (up to 25 in some areas).

Visit Kooth website

NHS Mental Health Advice for Children, Young People and Parents

Trusted NHS advice for children, young people, and parents on mental health topics.

Visit NHS website

NSPCC – Building Connections

Online befriending service for young people up to 19 who feel lonely.

Visit NSPCC website

Papyrus HOPELINE247

Free, confidential support for under-35s having thoughts of suicide or anyone worried about a young person.

0800 068 41 41

Visit Papyrus website

Royal College of Psychiatrists – Mental Health Information

Mental health information for children, teenagers, parents, and carers.

Visit Royal College of Psychiatrists website

Tellmi App

Safe, anonymous app for young people to talk about mental health and relationships.

Visit Tellmi website

Charlie Waller Trust

Free mental health resources for young people, parents, and schools.

Visit Charlie Waller Trust website

Childline

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. You can talk to a trained counsellor about anything, 24 hours a day.

0800 1111

Visit Childline website

PROMISEworks

Provides mentoring for children and young people aged 5 to 25 who are facing challenges at home, in education, or in training.

Visit PROMISEworks website