Reboot - online resources
Active Sussex – online activities for teenagers
Active Sussex teamed up with Reboot during Covid-19 lockdown periods, to provide young people and their families with access to local sports and activities, directly into their homes. These videos are still accessible, and you will find a variety of sessions to suit different interests and abilities that are free to access. Each activity listed has pre-recorded video sessions that allow young people and families to take part at a time that suits them.
Get involved, keep active and improve your mental wellbeing.
Amaze Sussex
Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and Sussex. They also support young people with SEND up to 25.
Autistica
Autistica is an autism research and campaigning charity.
BBC Action Line
Information and support for issues covered in recent BBC programmes can be found on the BBC website.
BEAT Eating Disorders
BEAT is an eating disorder charity. Their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Better Health, Healthier Families – NHS
The new home of Change4Life. Easy ways to eat well and move more. Visit the Healthier Families website for further information.
British Nutrition Foundation
A public facing charity which exists to give people, educators and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition. Visit the Children's advice pages for further information.
Sussex Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS provide specialist NHS services and support to children, young people, families and carers who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional, psychological and mental health. They have teams of staff across Sussex and in the community who can help you and your family to get the support that you need.
CAPA First Response – child to parent abuse
CAPA First Response support families and professionals impacted by child or adolescent abuse of a parent.
- Email: [email protected]
CEOP Education
The National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education Team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Childline
Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, trained counsellors are there to support you.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
- Tel: 0800 1111
- Webchat: available through the website
Childline – Calm Zone
Online resources to help you feel calmer, including breathing exercises, activities, games and videos.
- Visit the Calm Zone website.
Educate Against Hate
Anyone can be vulnerable to extremism and radicalisation, but children are particularly at risk. As they grow and become more independent, it is not unusual for them to take risks, explore new things and push boundaries. Teenage years are often a time when young people will be searching for answers to questions about identity, faith and belonging, as well as looking for adventure and excitement. Extremist groups know young people are vulnerable and may claim to offer them answers, identity and a strong social network, using the internet and social media to spread their ideology.
- Visit the Educate Against Hate website.
Family Lives
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
Fearless
Fearless is a site where you can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality.
The site is also a safe place to provide information about crime 100% anonymously.
Healthy Habits
Eat well and get active together. Visit the East Sussex NHS website for more details.
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders
Has gaming become a problem for you or someone you know? The service offers assessment and therapeutic based treatment with CBT sessions focused on controlled levels of gaming and increasing other activities. Visit the NHS website for more information.
NHS 111 service
Call 111 to access specialist mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This service helps people of all ages to get the mental health support they need at the right time.
This service also provides advice for frontline police, GPs and other health professionals.
NSPCC
The NSPCC provide support and advice for families, including information on different types of child abuse and how to keep children safe.
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Parents’ Toolkit – BBC Bitesize
Top tips and expert advice on parenting a teenager – from school, to mental health and the online world. Visit the BBC Bitesize website for more information.
The Prince's Trust
Join a free programme to develop your skills and confidence to find a job or start a business.
Raising Teens
Raising Teens is a warm-hearted and honest round-table discussion about parenting teenagers and teen mental health. Raising Teens is a radio series created by Make (Good) Trouble and produced in collaboration with BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey.
SafeSpace Sussex
The SafeSpace site, developed by the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Sussex, provides an online directory of local victim and witness specialist support services as well as information about different types of crime and what happens at each stage of the criminal justice system, helping to 'demystify' the process for people when they may be at their most vulnerable.
Stop it Now
Stop it Now are a child protection charity, working to prevent child sexual abuse. They campaign and raise awareness across the UK to help adults to do their part to stop child sexual abuse by addressing personal, family and community concerns. The confidential helpline, live chat and secure messaging service are there for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention.
Talk to Frank
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol.
The Be You Project
Access to online resources for all young people who think they might be lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning their sexual orientation, and/or who think they might be trans, non-binary or are questioning their gender identity.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children and young people up to the age of 25, their families and those who care for them. You can call or email the Freephone Helpline team for immediate advice, guidance and support from trained bereavement professionals. An ongoing specialist support service is available for those who need it.
- Helpline: 08088020021
Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM)
YGAM’s purpose is to inform, educate, safeguard young people against gaming and gambling harms. Their vision and strategy are guided by and contribute to the Gambling Commission’s National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Related Harms.
Young Minds
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what. Visit the Young Minds website for more information.
Young Minds Crisis Messenger
This service provides free crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
They will listen to you and help you think through how you’re feeling, and will aim to help you take the next steps towards feeling better.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, text YM to 85258.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.