The Somerset Big Tent aims to empower children and young people to find the right wellbeing support at the right time. This website brings together local organisations that offer support to children and families about many issues such as anxiety, depression, sexuality and gender identify, body image and self esteem and much more. Just click on this link  Home - Somerset Big Tent 

Mindline Somerset is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Mindline is open to people of all ages who need urgent mental health support. The helpline is the first port of call for mental health help- it is operated by people in your local area who will know how to best support you. 

Parents of children 0-4

Confidential help from the Health Visiting Team just send a text to 07480 635514 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Parents of children 5-19 years: looking for confidential help and advice? Just send a text to you School Nurse Team. Text 07480 635515 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Young people 11-19 years: Discreet and quick, it only takes one text to start making a difference. You'll get confidential advice from a local School Nurse. Text 07480 635516 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Young Somerset's Wellbeing Service 

Free wellbeing support for young people experiencing low level mental health needs. Find out more here: Wellbeing Support | Young Somerset

Kooth- Safe and anonymous online support for young people until 10pm-friendly counsellors, self help and community support Home - Kooth

Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35's in the UK. This website has support and advice Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org)