We will support you with your emotional and mental health and help you access specialist support if you need it.
Mental Health Crisis – For support with a mental health crisis, phone NHS 111 – if you have been given a crisis contact number for your mental health, then call it.
Or, you can phone the Samaritans helpline – a 24 hour service, 365 days a year – 116 123
You could also phone the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) – out of hours social care 0300 123 2224
Somerset Talking Therapies also have a variety of self-help guides for anxiety, controlling anger, food for thought, low mood and depression, and other topics for you to read or send to a friend. You can access them via your GP.
Tackling Minds | Fishing for Mental Health & Well-being UK If you are a Care Experienced young person, you may be entitled to receive a free fishing licence. Must be between the ages of 16-25. The Licence will only work on any of their 6 fishing venues. To find out more information click the following link: Home – Taunton Angling Association
Information about counselling and other support
Kooth – free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Other help for emotional support for under 25s
The Mix – a leading UK support service for young people. They can offer free and confidential support through social media, by phone or online.
Emotional support – As well as support from your Personal Adviser, we may be able to offer you extra practical and emotional support, like
- providing you with a mentor or peer mentor
- helping to maintain or regain contact with people special to you or who cared for you in the past – like former foster carers, Independent Visitors or Social Workers
- support to re-connect with family – where it is in your best interests
Somerset Counselling Centre
Care Leavers Counselling
Thinking about counselling: link to leaflet Thinking About Counselling Information Leaflet
What is counselling:
How to access counselling: Somerset Counselling Centre offer a safe and confidential place to explore feelings, anxieties and hopes. It is a place where you can be really listened to. Every individual is allocated a specific counsellor that best suits their personal circumstances.
Your Leaving Care Worker can refer you for counselling or you can refer yourself by completing a short online form Contact – Somerset Counselling Centre (scctaunton.org.uk). Add your Leaving Care Worker details in the Enquiry Details box to ensure Somerset Counselling Centre know these sessions are funding by Somerset County Council.