HELp & support for young people
There are some great organisations working in Gloucestershire and beyond to provide help, support and opportunities for young people. Here are just a few:
GENERAL SUPPORT
Speaking up for young people in Gloucestershire – and providing support and advice.
A music venue, a place to hang out and a place to get support.
Lots of support and opportunities if you’re aged 11-25 and facing challenges in your life. Includes The Link – information advice guidance and counselling for 16-25 year olds. appen themselves and having a say
CREATIVE & MUSIC SUPPORT
Helping you to get a foot in the door of the music industry – website, blog, news and opportunities, careers advice and more.
Help for your career in the creative industries.
BBC Introducing industry advice section
Advice and help from BBC’s new music team.
MENTAL HEALTH
Information, advice, and support for young people – including an online counsellor.
Contains a section with resources and advice for young people, also for parents.
Useful advice, information, downloads, and a forum
A website set up by musician Lily Jo, to support people who are struggling with their mental health.
Website with videos, advice, links, guidance on mental health for young people. Plus video and audio from the Newsbeat programmes where young people talk about their mental health problems and how they cope.
Music and mental health videos from the BBC
Plus podcast: How mental health became a talking point in pop music
Guidance on dealing with depression, self-harm, asking for help, and more.