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Young People
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.
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.
Charlie Waller Trust
A mental health charity offering free resources for young people, parents, carers, schools, colleges, and workplaces. Includes guides, videos, and posters.
Childline
Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. You can talk to a trained counsellor about anything, 24 hours a day.
Focus Counselling Agency – Frome
Affordable counselling for adults, young people and children. Focus Frome and Focus Wells are part of Focus Bath.
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.
PROMISEworks
Provides mentoring for children and young people aged 5 to 25 who are facing challenges at home, in education, or in training.
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.
Route 1 Advocacy
Provides advice and support to children and young people in care. If you're in care and feel worried or upset, you can ask for an advocate. Route 1 also offers independent visitors for young people looked after by the local authority.
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.
Somerset Young Carers
Support, advice and respite for children and young people under 18 who care for someone at home.
Somerset SEND
Information and activities for children and young people (0–25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Super Roots Frome
Outdoor play and craft sessions for children aged 7 to 13. Activities include tool use, natural crafts, and campfire cooking.
The Giant’s Garden – Frome
A community garden space for young people to enjoy nature, relax, and take part in gardening.
The Pod – Frome
The Pod is a local charity supporting individuals with additional needs. The charity creates opportunities and provides safe, supportive, sociable, and enterprising spaces that improve the quality of life for young carers as well as children and adults with disabilities and their families.
They run a weekly youth club, a weekly social group and other various fun community groups. For more information on the various groups they run please visit their website. If you would like to find out more about the various volunteering opportunities with Pod please contact them for more information.
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.
YMCA East Somerset
Provides supported housing and youth services across East Somerset. Helps young people build confidence and independence.
YMCA Mendip area – Youth Clubs
Youth clubs for ages 10 to 19 in Frome, Coleford, Wells, Glastonbury and Street. Young people can drop in and join activities.
YOU-TH SPACE counselling for 15-18 year olds – Frome
Affordable counselling for 15 to 18 year olds in Frome and the Mendips. Free for those who need it. Young people can self-refer or ask a parent or school to contact the service.
Young Persons Clinic – Frome
A walk-in clinic for 13 to 19 year olds at Frome Medical Practice. Offers support with sexual health, contraception, anxiety, stress and mental health. Wednesdays, 3pm to 5pm
Area 7, upstairs at Frome Medical Practice
Young Somerset
Offers wellbeing support for young people using practical tools and techniques. Support is available for anxiety, low mood, phobias, OCD, and more.
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.
National Support
Kooth – Online Mental Health Support
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online platform for young people aged 11–18 (and up to 25 in some areas). You can chat with trained professionals and access mental health support whenever you need it.
NHS Mental Health Advice for Children, Young People and Parents
Find trusted NHS advice and support for children, teenagers, students and parents on a range of mental health topics.
NSPCC – Building Connections
An online service for young people up to age 19 who are feeling lonely. You’ll be matched with a trained befriender who will support you and help build your confidence.
Papyrus HOPELINE247
A free, confidential support service for young people under 35 who are having thoughts of suicide, or for anyone worried about a young person.
Royal College of Psychiatrists – Mental Health Information
Information written by psychiatrists and young people for children, teenagers, parents and carers. Covers a wide range of mental health topics.
Tellmi App
A safe, anonymous app where young people can talk about anything—from anxiety and depression to self-esteem and relationships.