Further Support Services

Please find below details of further support services in the South West peninsula and the UK.

Devon specific support

Space Youth Centres in DevonFind a Space — Space Youth Services | Online Youth Work | Digital Youth WorkYouth clubs, activities, support services and opportunities for young people across Devon.
Y-Smartwww.ysmart.org.ukDrug and alcohol information, advice and support for young people and families.
Young Devonwww.youngdevon.orgSupport for young people in Devon with advice, support and services for housing, skills development, mental health and counselling

Plymouth specific support

Plymouth Family HubsFamily Hubs | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UKProvides support for families with children aged 0 to 19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND). Services vary by location but include advice on health, parenting, and family support, delivered by professionals such as teachers, health workers, social workers, and outreach staff.
Plymouth supportPlymouth Online Directory – Plymouth Online DirectoryA directory of information, advice, and support services for adults, young people, and families across Plymouth.
Plymouth Youth ServicesYouth services | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UKSupports young people aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs or disabilities) through activities, safe spaces, emotional support, and youth justice services.

Torbay specific support

Family HubTorbay Online Family Hub – Home – Family HubProviding trusted local information, advice, and support for families from pregnancy through to young adulthood. Find services, activities, parenting guidance, and wellbeing support all in one place.

Cornwall specific support

Harmless – Self Harm Awareness: Children and Young PeopleHarmless – Self Harm Awareness – Healthy CornwallTraining, information and support relating to self-harm and suicide prevention.
Headstart KernowHome : Headstart KernowAdvice and support to improve emotional health and wellbeing for young people.
YZUPYZUP: Support for Young People in Cornwall | WithYouSupport for young people affected by drug, alcohol or mental health concerns.
Young People Cornwallhttps://youngpeoplecornwall.org/Supports young people across Cornwall through youth groups, wellbeing services, advice, and opportunities to build confidence and life skills.

Support services across the South West

TogethernessCornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay | Togetherness – TogethernessFor parents, carers, grandparents, and young people. Learn from NHS clinical psychologists, practitioners, and other parents. The pathways will help you and your family understand and manage emotions in everyday life.
Devon and Cornwall SARCHome – Devon & Cornwall SARC – NHSSupport for anyone affected by rape or sexual assault, including medical care and counselling referrals.
SPACE Digital Youth ServiceWhat is Space? — Space Youth Services | Online Youth Work | Digital Youth WorkProvides youth support, activities, and online services for young people, offering safe spaces to connect, build confidence, develop skills, and access support when needed.

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