Local Support
INFO BUZZ
offers therapeutic and practical support for families and young people with complex needs.
www.infobuzz.co.uk
01452 501008
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THE DOOR
is the leading youth Charity across The district and support young people and their families when times get tough.
www.thedoor.org.uk
01453 705350 - Dursley
01453 756745— Stroud
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GL11
run a range of different activities and opportunities to learn which are fun, inclusive and encourage friendship and support.
www.gl11.org.uk
O1453 548530
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TIC+
reaches hundreds of children and young people every year as well as offering support and advice to parents/carers and professionals
www.ticplus.org.uk
01594 372777
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The SCHOOLBEAT
The team consists of seven police officers who work to build trusting relationships with students in Gloucestershire.
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YOUNG MINDS MATTER (YMM)
This is a safe and confidential mental health support service for children and young people up to 18 years of age.
www.ghc.nhs.uk—Search YMM
07480635723
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE CARERS HUB
An easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and off; load your worried.
Gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk
0300 111 9000
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FAMILIES FIRST
uses a flexible approach to help families within a 6-12 week review cycle in order to make and sustain improvements.
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
01452 426565
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The FURNITURE BANK
To help people in need with quality furniture and white goods at highly subsidised prices.
www.strouddistrictfurniturebank.org.uk
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STROUD DISTRICT STUFF
They sell fantastic preloved children’s clothing 0-14 years old, a wide range of children's toys and baby equipment including cots, buggies and much more.
www.strouddistrictkidsstuff.org.uk
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YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Offer practical ways to find confidence and develop the skills they need to move into a job, education or training.
www.youngglos.org.uk
01452 501008
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PROSPECTS
Runs the youth Support Service on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council
http://www.prospects.co.uk/
01452 427942
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUNG CARERS
Support and enable young carers in the area to achieve their aspirations.
www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk
01452 733060
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SOUL SCHOOL
Aims to support Young people with their mental health and mindfulness.
www.soulschoolforwell-being.com
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FUTURE ME
Driven by a team of 16-25 year olds who have lived experiences of SEND. We act as ambassadors and uplift the voices of our peer.
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KINGSHILL HOUSE CREATIVE CENTRE
Community—based charity who aims to support young people with their mental health.
www.kingshilolhouse.org.uk
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WILD ACRES
An inclusive space for the local communities and others to get actively involved in a wide range of land and nature based activities.
www.wildacres.org.uk
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SUPPORT THROUGH CREATIVITY
Local artist Abi Nicol is joining us to discuss how through creativity we can not just support our community but bring joy and pride to our lives!
www.creatgloucestershire.co.uk
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PEGS
PEGS is a social enterprise set up to support parents, carers and guardians who are experiencing Child to Parent Abuse (including those with adult offspring). We don't directly work with the child displaying the behaviours but have a network of partners whose expertise lies in this area.
Pegssupport.co.uk
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GLOS FAMILIES DIRECTORY
An online directory bringing together information, services, resources, and things to do in Gloucestershire.
https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/
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P3
We run a variety of services all across the UK, that aim to give everyone the chance to be part of the community they live in and feel connected to society.
https://www.p3charity.org/
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Gloucestershire county council
Offer support with education, learning, housing, and health and social care.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/
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SDC
Offer support for young people with an eating problem or disorder and young people who are struggling with body image. We will be joined by a representative who will advise how they can help.
www.stroud.gov.uk
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HAF
The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is a DfE funded programme to support children aged 4-16 years (reception -Year 11) who are in receipt of pupil premium (or benefits related) free school meals (FSM) to access enriching activities and food during Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays.
brighterfuturesforchildren.org
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Family Action
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.
www.family-action.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 802 6666
Text message: 07537 404 282
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FAMILY LIVES
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
www.familylives.org.uk
0808 800 2222.
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HOME START
Provide longer term assistance through our local Home-Start network. Volunteers are matched with families and work alongside them to give compassionate and confidential support. Many Home-Starts also run groups, providing social connection for parents.
www.home-start.org.uk
0116 464 5490
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Food Banks
We support a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people facing hardship, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
www.trusselltrust.org
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CITIZEN ADVICE
Offer support with Benefits, Work, Debt and money, Housing, Family, Law and Court and Health.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
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National Autistic Society
Support and advice for parents and carers of autistic children, including support to develop a greater understanding of their child’s needs and accessing services that meet the family's needs.
https://www.autism.org.uk/
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ON YOUR MIND GLOUCESTERSHIRE (OYMG)
An NHS website which signposts to information and support for young people in the county about bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and much more including how to self-refer to NHS mental health and counselling services.
www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk
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BE WELL GLOUCESTERSHIRE
offer a directory of support for Families living in Gloucestershire.
www.bewellglos.org.uk
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CAMHS)
Provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people (and their families and carers) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Fore information about the services can be found at:
Www.gch.nhs.uk
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