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Young People’s Crisis Café, Kettering
Free mental-health crisis drop-in for young people delivered from Youth Works in Kettering.
The Lowdown
Free confidential counselling, emotional-wellbeing, sexual-health and LGBTQ+ support for children and young people.
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services – CAMHS/CYPMHS
NHS assessment, individual and group therapy for Northamptonshire children and young people experiencing mental-health difficulties.
CAMHS Consultation Phoneline
Free consultation and guidance for young people, parents, carers and professionals worried about a young person’s mental health.
Mental Health Support Teams in Schools
Early intervention for pupils experiencing mild-to-moderate mental-health difficulties in participating Northamptonshire schools.
Espresso Yourself Wellbeing Café
Free mental-health crisis and wellbeing drop-in for young people aged 11–18 and their parents or carers.
Nottingham Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Free school-holiday activities and meals for eligible Nottingham children and young people aged approximately 5–16.
Nottingham City SEND Sensory Team
Educational and specialist support for children and young people with hearing or visual impairments.
Nottingham City Children’s Disability Occupational Therapy
Assessments for equipment and home adaptations for disabled children in Nottingham City.
Nottinghamshire Disability Family Support Occupational Therapy
County-wide specialist occupational therapy helping disabled children achieve independence at home.
Ask Us Nottinghamshire SENDIASS
Free, confidential and impartial advice for children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND and their carers.
Nottingham City SEND Local Offer
Comprehensive directory of services and support for children and young people with SEND in Nottingham City.
Oakham United Charities
Small grants for students in the Oakham area to assist with the costs of books and equipment.
Rutland School Nursing Support
Health and wellbeing support for school-aged children and their parents.
Teen Health 11–19 Service
Preventative health and wellbeing support for young people aged 11–19.
Oakham Youth Group
Weekly youth sessions offering activities, certificates, and sexual health support for years 7-11.
Youth Space Uppingham
Free weekly youth club for young people aged 11-16 held at Uppingham Town Hall.
Turning Point Young People’s Service
Flexible, one-to-one drug and alcohol support for young people under 18 and up to age 25 in Rutland.
Rutland Disabled Youth Forum
A monthly social and advocacy group for disabled young people aged 13–25.
Healthy Eating, Healthy Activity
A fun and interactive healthy lifestyle programme for children aged 4-17 and their families in Rutland.
Rutland Care-Leaver Local Offer
Information and support for eligible young people leaving care, including help with housing, education, work, money, health and relationships.
Barnardo’s 4U Child Advocacy
Independent advocacy for eligible children and young people aged 5 to 25.
Holiday Activities and Food programme
Free holiday activities and meals for eligible school-aged children receiving benefits-related free school meals.
Children’s Services
Help with safeguarding and children’s social care from Newport.
Children & Young People support across the UK
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