Student Support Links
If you need support, have a look at the links below!
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues
Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/
Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community
Youngminds:https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org
Charity that offers compassion and support to people that are lonely, desperate or struggling
UK Feminista: https://ukfeminista.org.uk/
Schools against sexism. UK Feminista support students and teachers to tackle sexism in the classroom.
Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Victim Support is the independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
Report It: www.report-it.org.uk
Online platform to report hate crime
Respectful Relationships
Refuge: https://refuge.org.uk/
Refuge supports women, children & men experiencing domestic violence with a range of services.
Women’s Aid:https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Mankind: https://www.mankind.org.uk/
Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: www.nationaldaabusehelpline.org.uk
A team of highly-trained, female advisers will empower you to understand your options and support available
Galop: https://galop.org.uk/
Galop works with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK.
Men’s Advice Line: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
The Men's Advice Line is for male victims of domestic abuse. We offer confidential advice, non-judgmental support, practical information and help.
Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Get help and support after rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence.
Relate: https://www.relate.org.uk/
Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. We provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.
Switchboard LGBT: https://switchboard.lgbt/
Switchboard LGBT is safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being.
Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
Helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families
Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Stonewall stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere.
Mindout: https://mindout.org.uk/
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people.
Digital Literacy
CEOP/Thinkuknow: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Cybermentor Plus: https://www.cybermentorplus.org/
CyberMentorPLUS is an award-winning programme that empowers young people to tackle cyberbullying and champion positive behaviour online.
Childnet: https://www.childnet.com/
Childnet is charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people.
Antibullying Pro: www.antibullyingpro.com
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Campaign engages young people, parents and teachers to change the attitudes, behaviour and culture of bullying
Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org/
Working with online safety experts, we're here to guide you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
Intimate and Sexual Relationships Including Sexual Health
Brook: https://brook.org/
Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people.
School of Sexuality Education: https://schoolofsexed.org/
School of Sexuality Education provide support on a range of topics including consent, sexual health, porn and positive relationships.
Amaze: https://amaze.org/
AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Real info in fun, animated videos that give you all the answers you actually want to know.
Sexwise: https://www.sexwise.org.uk/
Let's talk about sex! We're here to give you honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.
Seize The Awkward: https://seizetheawkward.org/
Having a conversation about mental health might be uncomfortable, but it can make all the difference.
NHS Sexual Health Services: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health
Find services for sexual health near you on the NHS website.
Saving Lives UK: https://www.savinglivesuk.com
Saving Lives UK combat stigma and promote testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and C and other Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Mental and Physical Health
Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
A charity for the prevention of young suicide
The Mix: https://www.themix.org.uk/
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25
NHS : https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/
National Smokefree Helpline
Public Health England The Eatwell Guide: www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide
The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
NHS Healthier Families: www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.
Talk To Frank: https://www.talktofrank.com/
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
We Are With You: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
Turning Point: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Turning Point are experts in delivering innovative integrated care in communities, specialising in substance misuse and mental health
NACOA: https://nacoa.org.uk/
Nacoa · Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking
St John Ambulance: https://www.sja.org.uk/
St John Ambulance are a volunteer-led health and first aid charity - responding to emergencies, supporting communities and saving lives
Asthma: https://www.asthma.org.uk/
Asthma + Lung UK. Fighting for breath. The nation's lung charity fighting for a world where everyone can breathe freely.
Knife Free: https://www.knifefree.co.uk/
Make a positive change - join the millions of young people who live #knifefree. ... Knife crime affects more than just the person carrying the knife.
Fearless: https://www.fearless.org/
Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. This means you don't have to give us any personal details.
YP Face It: http://www.ypfaceit.co.uk
Online support for young people with visible difference – conditions or injuries affecting their appearance.
Beat Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Youth hotline to support for anyone worried about, or affected by, eating disorders
Careers
Unifrog: https://www.unifrog.org/
Unifrog holds the world's biggest database of Post 16 and Post 18 opportunities. Every pathway is covered.
Youth Employment UK: https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-hub/
Discover career ideas in 15 top work sectors where employers are keen to hire young jobseekers. Get info on the jobs you want with Youth Employment UK.
The Careers Enterprise Company: https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/
We work with schools, colleges and employers to help every young person find their best next step.
National Careers Week: https://nationalcareersweek.com/
Support with careers planning
Apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
Everything you need to know about how apprenticeships can fire up your career or organisation.
National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
National Careers Service provide careers information, advice and guidance.