The summer holidays are a time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends, and although schools and colleges are closed our children and young people still might need signposting and support. Just a reminder that we have great local support services:
- On Your Mind Glos (OYMG) is a Gloucestershire mental health support finder for young people up to the age of 25. It can be accessed via the On Your Mind Glos (OYMG) website or by texting 07984 404388.
- We also have ChatHealth a text messaging service 07507 333351 offering the county’s 11-19 year olds confidential advice about their health and wellbeing. Chat Health is a service offered by Gloucestershire Health and School Nursing Team.
- Tic+ is available for Tic+chat which is an anonymous, safe, confidential, 1-2-1, support service for young people aged 9-25 living in Gloucestershire – It can be accessed by calling 0300 3038 080 or Live Message Chat. Please find out more via the Tic+ website.
- Young Minds Matter also have YMMChat: TEXT 07480 635723. YMM professionals are available to chat on text message during the school day (between 9am until 4:30pm) Monday- Friday.
- Young Gloucestershire can be accessed via 01452 501008 including the Holiday Activity and Food Programme
- Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning also have the Family ‘tab’ on their website as well as their Partnership page which has lots of organisations and what they do.