Welcome to the Self Help Hub's guide to supporting services - listed under the sections X, Y, Z are the following issues: Young Carers, Youth Support.
Carers' Trust
Support and information for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
The Childrens' Society
Resources and advice for young carers - the Include service reaches out to young carers from all communities through a national and local programmes and can help you to find support in your area.
POHwer - 0300 456 2370 or email pohwer@pohwer.net
A charity who provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Qualified professional advocates can support children and young people through a range of services.
They work face to face with children and young people who are receiving treatment on a mental health unit - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). CAMHS advocacy support is provided within both private and NHS hospitals across the country.
Young people can refer themselves or be referred by a third party to the service or speak to the advocate during a regular drop in.
Youth Access
www.youthaccess.org.uk
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people’s information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS). The website has a search facility to find local services.
Youth Wellbeing Directory
(Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families)
A list of free local and national organisations for young people up to age 25. Search by name, area/postcode or issue to find support information.