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Sometimes its difficult to talk to someone close to you or to know where to get the advice and support that you need. Sometimes you just need information and advice! Speak UP will give you someone independent to talk to; offering support to help you find a solution to deal with any questions, worries or problems that you may have.
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For children and young people. If you are a child or young person, we want to help you get your voice heard. Find out how we can support you...
AIM Community provides a variety of opportunities for young people to access support and creative learning
Safe homes and better futures for lgbtq+ young people
Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.
Our children and young people's wellbeing resources aim to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health & wellbeing. These pages have been co-produced by young people to help other young people.
We are a not for profit, registered Housing Association that have been supporting the local community including those experiencing homelessness for the past 50 years.
Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Family hubs are for all families with children and young people from pregnancy up to 19 years and 25 with special education needs and disabilities SEND.
Our online family hub is here to support you whenever you need it, across a wide range of areas.
BCP Safeguarding Children Partnership and the Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership (previously the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership)
BEAT is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning
We are the largest provider of Further Education (FE) and Apprenticeships in the area.
The Bournemouth Poole & Dorset Teacher Training Partnership is a consortium of 19 schools offering initial teacher training in the secondary age range.
The UK's leading abortion care service
Brook operates a number of sexual health and wellbeing services across the UK to young people under 25.
CAMHS provides support to children and young people who are coping with significant mental health difficulties.
Centrepoint provides housing and support for young people regionally in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East and through partnerships all over the UK.
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Free and confidential help for young people in the UK.
We aim to provide the service you need for the problems you face. We value diversity, we promote equality and we challenge discrimination.
Connection is a round-the-clock helpline for people of all ages, anywhere in Dorset, who are experiencing mental health problems and need support.
It’s the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS.
Supporting young people facing homelessness to achieve their potential.
Signposting to careers education resources for students, careers leaders, teachers and parents.
As the need of young people in Dorset changes, Dorset Youth is evolving to meet these needs.
Employ My Ability is based at The Walled Garden, Moreton (near Dorchester) and Gillingham in North Dorset. Our unique environments host onsite hospitality, catering, and horticultural facilities that help students with SEND gather vital skills, expertise and confidence.
One of the leading providers of online benefit calculators in the UK today. We help people determine what they can claim from national and local government via our self-serve calculators.
Parenting and Family Support
We provide you with a safe place to give information about crime - 100% anonymously.
https://www.festivalsafe.com/
Honest information about drugs
Video game addiction is a real mental health condition affecting millions of people around the world. It received recogniton by the World Health Organization as 'Gaming Disorder' in 2019.
What are the warning signs? Are there underlying causes? What treatment options are available?
Free Online Advice On Dealing With Issues That Could Be Affecting Your Children. Helping Parents To Keep Children Safe Online.
JAAQ is a free to use website for anyone to ask leading mental health professionals questions. Changing the world, one question at a time.
Kingston Maurward is a vibrant and growing land-based College.
Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous support.
An informative guide to help you boost your CV and stay motivated in lockdown.
Our Post 16 offer is for students aged 16-19 with an EHCP and access to specialist provision. We are currently split over three sites, with three distinct curriculum pathways. Each curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of each student within that provision.
Little Lullaby is an online support community for young parents and parents-to-be.Chat, tell your story and share advice with other young mums and dads through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
We are a public health service funded by your council. We're here to support the health and wellbeing of residents in Dorset.
Your guide to maternity options and services in DorsetIf you think you are in labour or have urgent concerns call: 0300 369 0388
A directory of support and resources; phone, email, web, webchat and face-to-face
A pioneering local charity that has been supporting local people with mental health challenges since 1946.
Feel better about money and your mental wellbeing
Mosaic support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone special, such as a parent, sibling, friend or a member of their extended family. This includes all causes of death such as long-term illness, sudden death, suicide, murder or road traffic accident.
It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area.
Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.
We’re here to provide advice, support and information for a healthier LGBTQ+ community in Bournemouth, Weymouth and Dorset.
Prevention of young suicide.
Apprenticeships to develop the talent of tomorrow
Find out about your housing options including private rented accommodation, house shares and social housing.
Relationship and Family Therapy, RAFT, formerly known as Relate Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch, offer a range of services to help you with your couple and family relationships, whether you're young or old, straight or gay, single or in a relationship.
A brief guide explaining Raising the Participation Age (RPA)
EDAS/REACH Young People offers a FREE confidential drug and alcohol service for under 18’s who live in the county of Dorset
Report illegal or harmful information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet.
We offer either a Level 2 Diploma or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoors or an Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeships.
Helping you with information, advice, and support about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
A free contraception and sexual health service, provided by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Working in partnership with the NHS, we provide STI testing, diagnosis and treatment, oral contraception, the morning after pill and specialist remote clinical support.
Together, we can help people find a safe home.
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
The SUN is a collaborative partnership comprising of HE providers in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. The SUN provide outreach activities for schools and colleges as part of Uni Connect – an Office for Students (OfS) funded project.
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people across Dorset since 2001!
St Mungo’s outreach teams go out each night to meet people who are homeless and to help them off the streets. With 17 outreach teams we are one of the largest providers of outreach services in the country.
STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life.
Providing accommodation, personal support and access to training and employment opportunities for young people aged 16-30.
We’re here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and we understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.
Supporting individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes.
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.
Dedicated to providing the best possible counselling to children and young people aged 5-19 across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The Loop aims to reduce drug-related harm through our healthcare interventions, trainings and workshops informed by our research and drug checking. We are committed to ensuring our harm reduction advice is available to the public in a variety of community settings, and that related information is communicated and disseminated widely to reduce drug related harm.
Essential support for under 25s
The Money Charity is the UK’s Financial Capability charity, proactively providing education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages throughout the UK, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free
The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people.
Stay in the loop and be uplifted by all the amazing work UP in BCP is achieving every month with our UPdate Newsletter. Don't miss a beat with our monthly updates, and get inspired by the positive impact we're making!
Supporting and empowering vulnerable women in Christchurch and the surrounding area and helping them back to independent living.
We believe everyone in the UK should have financial security so they can thrive.
UCAS connects people to University, post Uni studies including teacher training, apprenticeships & internships.
Resources for 11- 19 year olds.
Top tips to navigate the exam season from Dorset Mental Health Support Team in Schools
Untapped Art Therapy: Transforming Young Lives Through Art Therapy in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
We are a charity committed to reducing youth suicide and self-harm in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and young people by offering art therapy which has a profound impact on mental health and emotional well-being.
We can help you with anything that is holding you back or provide you with support in our Muscliff Youth Access Point.
We can help you with anything that is holding you back or provide you with support in our Poole Youth Access Point.
Need help after crime?
Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice.
Surf therapy and volunteering
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is an award-winning charity with a social purpose to inform, educate, and safeguard young people against gaming and gambling harms.
We provide short-term supported housing for men and women from 18 to 65 years and provide 108 beds over four projects. Our focus is on equipping clients with the skills they require to achieve or return to independent living.
Fighting for young people's mental health
UP in Poole is now UP in BCP. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Authorities have merged and you can now access all services for young people, wherever you live in the BCP area, using this site. If what you are looking for isn’t listed, get in touch and we will add it to the site and get you the information that you need.
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