Useful Organisations and Helplines

Kooth 

Details: Cornwall Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, aged 11-19 years. You can chat to our friendly counsellors, read articles written by young people, get support from the Kooth.   

Website: Home | Kooth

YZUP (young people)

Details: Support young people to make positive behavioural changes. Whether that’s alcohol, drugs or mental health & well-being they are here to support.

Telephone: 01872 3007816

Website: Home | With You

Headstart Kernow

Details: A program aimed at developing resilience and mental well-being in children and young people.

Website: Home | StartNow Cornwall

Young Minds

Details: If you want to understand more about how you are feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find support, there guides will help.

Website: Young Minds

Papyrus

Details: Everything we do is focused on one thing: preventing young suicide. Whether you need support, want to help others, or want to understand who we are – you’re in the right place.

Telephone: 0300 102 2470 Helpline 24/7 or text 88247

Website: Papyrus | Young Suicide Prevention

Hub of Hope 

Details: Everything you need to know about searching for mental health support (all ages) or for urgent mental health support 24/7, also support family and friends.

Website: Hub of Hope 

Every Mind Matters  

Details: Offers simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better.

Website: Every Mind Matters | NHS

Samaritans

Details: A registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.

Tel: 116 123 for free 24/7 365 days

Safer Futures 

Details: A domestic abuse support service provided by a team of local charities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. They offer free help and support for people of all ages and genders. Support can be for yourself, your friend, or family member.

Tel: 01208 22 99 22 Mon to Fri 9am-7pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-1pm 

Website: Safer Futures | Domestic abuse support for all

Youth Engagement 

Details: Cornwall Council explains how it helps young people progress into education, employment or training. It signposts support through CHAT Future (employment and training advice), YEP (support for 16–24-year-olds), Your Future Kernow (Year 9 onwards transition planning), and Sponsored Internships.   

Website: Cornwall Council’s Overview into Youth Engagement 

Newquay Orchard

Details: A vibrant hub of learning, growth. With courses for both Adults and Young People, designed to cater to diverse learning styles, understanding that traditional education methods may not resonate with everyone. They offer a variety of sessions tailored to different people and their needs – so, whether it’s hands-on workshops, horticulture qualifications, experiential learning opportunities, or alternative approaches to skill development, there’s something for everyone seeking to expand their horizons in a supportive environment.

Website: Young People | Newquay Orchard

Cornwall School Nurse Service 

Details: for those 0-19 years old (and 25 years old with special educational needs and disabilities).  Offer advice, support, and help with a range of emotional and physical health needs, including: emotional wellbeing, sleep, school attendance, physical health, relationships and sexual health, puberty, healthy eating, continence, safety, and signposting to other services. If you would like to see a School Nurse, you can attend a drop-in session at your school. These provide a safe and confidential space to talk or to find out more contact Chat Health.   

Telephone: 01872 324261 (option 2)

Text: ChatHealth Young People 11-19: 07312 263096

Email: hvsnadvice@cornwall.gov.uk

Website: School Nursing | Cornwall Council

Healthy Cornwall

Details: Find out about how activity clubs, to quit smoking, weight management.

Website: Home | Healthy Cornwall

Active Cornwall

Details: Championing movement and physical activity for all, they support those who need the most help to move more and live well.

Website: Active Cornwall | Working together for active, healthy and happy lives

Safer Towns

Details: A partnership of organisations in Cornwall who come together to make Cornwall’s communities safer. Every year, Safer Cornwall prioritise a number of key issues that the evidence tells us are most important to address in Cornwall.   

Website: Home | Safer Cornwall

Youth Justice Service 

Details: The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Youth Justice Service is responsible for statutory youth justice services. It works with partners to prevent offending and re-offending by children aged 10-17. it also recognises that Children can also be victims of crime. For more information email yjs@cornwall.gov.uk or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Youth Justice Service | Cornwall Council

OSCP – Multi-agency safeguarding  

Details: The OSCP works together with partners and has pledged to hear and respond to young people. Their website has lots of information of where to get support.

Website: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Safeguarding Children Partnership | Home page

Exploitation 

Details: Exploitation is when a child or adult is controlled by an abuser for the abuser’s own benefit. It is when you are pressurised, forced or tricked into doing something that you do not want to do. This might be having sex, carrying drugs or stealing.  Sometimes it can be more difficult to know or realise because people will trick you into thinking that what is happening is nice, fun, good for you, or that you owe someone so you feel you need to do what they ask. How can I get help? If you think you or a friend are being exploited or abused . 

Tel: You can contact the police direct on 101 or 999 if you are in immediate danger. 

Tel: You can ring Childline for help and advice on 0800 11 11.

Website: Childline 

Youth Council

Details: We are a group of young people age 11+ who live or go to school in Cornwall. We create our own campaigns based on statements voted on by young people across Cornwall. We also work with decision makers to ensure children and young people are heard involved and taken seriously in matters that affect them. There are five roles that make up Cornwall Youth Council and they each have different responsibilities. Young people can get involved and look at the website for more information.   

Website: Cornwall Youth Council | Let's Talk Cornwall