Well-being
We all need support at times, and that’s completely okay.
Taking care of yourself—physically, mentally, and emotionally—is just as important as pursuing your dreams and career goals. Life can be overwhelming, especially as you navigate school/college, friendships, and future career choices. It's essential to prioritise your well-being and know that you're not alone on this journey.
Whether you’re facing stress, exploring your identity, or striving to achieve your goals, there are resources available to help you find balance and grow. Remember, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Services listed are here to empower you to take the necessary steps towards a healthier, happier you. Dive in to discover the support and tools available to guide you on your path!
- Support services for young people (brighton-hove.gov.uk)
- Shout: the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support | Shout 85258
- What is Mental Health? | Symptoms of Mental Health Problems | YoungMinds
- YMCA Brighton and Hove - YMCA DownsLink Group
- YPC - IMPACT INITIATIVES
- Info & Advice - e-wellbeing
- Urgent Support - Children and Young People — Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service
Support at College
There is support available within colleges / providers and beyond. Settings will have strategies to identify challenges young people face and resources to support them. In larger colleges young people can reach out to pastoral leaders, tutors, wellbeing support officers, guidance managers and counselling / therapy services.
There are a variety of organisations offering external support:
- Brighton & Hove NHS Wellbeing Service
- Brighton Hove and District Samaritans
- YMCA Youth Advice Centre
- E-motion online counselling service
- Young minds
- Substance Misuse ru-ok?
- Brighton Sexual Health and Contraception Service and Clinics
- Self-Harm
- LGBTQ+ support
- Domestic Abuse
- Young Carers
- Eating Disorders
As soon as possible, speak to a teacher, tutor, mentor, parent /carer or get in touch with a relevant organisations above. Although unsettling, some issues might be easy to fix eg. a change of course, group or tutor at the same college. If a young person is not able to continue there will always be another pathway. The YES team can support when this happens.