Youth & Children Resources in Wales/UK
Amber Project
This is a Cardiff based project helping young people who self-harm.
Infoline:029 2034 4776
Web: www.churcharmy.org.uk/ms/Amberproject
catch 22
We work in over 150 towns and cities, with tens of thousands of people every year – supporting people with tough lives and facing difficult situations.
Web: www.catch-22.org.uk/
Ceredigion Family Information Service
Infoline:01545 574187
Web: http://fis.ceredigion.gov.uk/
Ceredigion Youth Service
Infoline:01545 572352
Childline
This is a free helpline for children and young people in the UK to talk about any problem. Counsellors are available.
Helpline: 0800 1111
Web: www.childline.org.uk
Children’s Commissioner for Wales
An organisation that gives children information about their rights and makes sure that they are respected and valued.
Helpline: 0808 801 1000
Web: www.childcomwales.org.uk
CLIConline
Offers information, news and advice for all young people aged 11 to 25 in Wales.
Web: www.cliconline.co.uk
Cobweb Counselling
Cobweb counselling service is a free service for 16-25 year olds based in Wrexham, North Wales.
Infoline:07565528866
Web: www.cobwebcounselling.co.uk
CYCA Wales Limited
CYCA are a registered children’s charity that operates throughout the county of Carmarthenshire. We provide informal educational and recreational activities for children and young people, together with support for families.
Infoline:01554 757599
Web: www.cycaonline.org
Ethnic Youth Support Team
Providing support to ethnic minority young people aged 11-25 living in and around Swansea.
Web: www.eyst.org.uk
Get Connected
Enabling young people to get in touch with the service that can best help them.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Web: www.getconnected.org.uk
Info Nation
Youth services for 11 – 25 year olds, based in Swansea.
Infoline:01792 484010
Web: http://www.info-nation.org.uk/#!__master-eng
Kidscape
Charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child sexual abuse. It offers training, advice, information and helpline.
Helpline: 08451 205204 – for parents only
Web: www.kidscape.org.uk
meic
The information, advice and support helpline for children and young people in North Wales.
Helpline: 080880 23456
Web: www.meiccymru.org/
Muslim Youth Helpline
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK.
Helpline: 0808 808 2008
Web: www.myh.org.uk
National Bullying Helpline
Helpline: 0845 2255787
Web: http://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
Newtown Youth Service
Infoline:203-270-4335 or 203-426-8103
Night Line
A listening, support and information service offered by and to students throughout the night.
Helpline: (Printed on the back of your Student Card or on various posters around the Student Union and Halls of Residence)
Web: http://www.nightline.aber.ac.uk/
NSPCC
The NSPCC was founded in 1884 and our vision is still to end cruelty to children in the UK.
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk
Papyrus
This service relates to the prevention of young suicides.
Helpline: 0800 068 4141
Web: www.papyrus-uk.org
Promo Cymru
Promo-Cymru is a leading provider of innovative solutions to help in the development of young people in Wales.
Infoline:029 2046 2222
Web: www.promo-cymru.org/
Rethink
This site provides information on how to cope with what life throws at you, e.g. exam stress, loneliness, anger, debt etc.
Helpline: 0300 5000 927
Web: www.rethink.org
RISE (formerly Women’s Refuge)
Provides support for women, children and young people living with the effects of domestic abuse.
Helpline: 01273 622 822
Web: www.riseuk.org.uk
S.A.D
Advice and help for students, understanding and surviving suicidal thoughts.
Web:http://studentsagainstdepression.org/
Samaritans
Helpline: 0845 790 9090
Web: www.samaritans.org
Supportonline
Confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. Aimed particularly at those from socially isolated, vulnerable, at-risk groups and victims of abuse.
Helpline: 01708 765200
Talk to Frank
Helpline: 0800 77 6600
Web: www.talktofrank.com
The Site
This website is available for 16-24 year olds.
Web: www.thesite.org.uk
U Wales
Young people’s information service.
Web: www.u-wales.org/
Walkways
Youth information and counselling services.
Helpline: 01597 824110
Yellow Wales
Is an accommodation, training and support service for young people who have been made homeless and want to have help to get into training and work.
Infoline:01656 737494
Web: www.yellowwales.org.uk
Young Minds 0-18s
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences we campaign, research and influence policy and practice.
Helpline: 0808 802 5544 – For parents only
Web: www.youngminds.org.uk