Coronavirus Service Update

We are finding new ways to support young people...

We're delighted to announce that we're now able to support young people face-to-face once again!

Talking with someone in person can make all the difference, and we have been working hard to make this support available for young people.

We are in the process of opening up our buildings, following current Government and Public Health England guidance, and are now taking appointments for face-to-face support.

We are not yet able to offer drop-in sessions.

Our priority is, and always will be, to keep young people and staff safe and well when visiting our buildings. Please watch the below video, created by our Youth Council, to find out more about how we are doing this.





To arrange a visit, contact us today!

General enquiries Contact us directly

We are also offering a wide range of digital support during the current crisis; delivering our services over phone, video-call and email.

We are still here!

If you need support, or advice; we are only an email, phone call or text away…





Wellbeing support: Our counsellors are still delivering our mental health services to young people. If you need to talk, please email wellbeingenquiries@youngdevon.org, fill in our Wellbeing contact form, or call 08082 810155 and leave a message with your name and contact details.

Accommodation support and Homelessness enquiries: If you need support staying at home, or are at risk of losing your accommodation, you can find advice and helpful information at www.yhdevon.co.uk. To get in touch, please email homelessprevention@youngdevon.org

Skills support: Our Skills courses are still being run remotely. To get in touch with our tutors, please email thechangeacademy@youngdevon.org

Participation enquiries: Our Participation team are continuing to work remotely, and our Youth Council are having regular Zoom meetings. For more information on how to get involved, please email participation@youngdevon.org

YES Centre enquiries: For any Exeter YES Centre enquiries, please email yes.exeter@youngdevon.org or call 01392 331666. For any Newton Abbot YES Centre enquiries, please email yes.newtonabbot@youngdevon.org or call 01392 381992.

Sexual health advice: Our sexual health service is still running. If you need any advice or support, please email yes.newtonabbot@youngdevon.org

Young Victims of Crime support: For any queries relating to our Young Victims of Crime service, please email yes.exeter@youngdevon.org or call 08082 810155 and leave a message with your name, contact details and a brief idea of your query.

If you would prefer to text, please send your name and message to 07843337870.

If you know someone who would benefit from our support, please encourage them to get in touch.

There are several other fantastic organisations that are providing online support and useful resources during this difficult time…



Kooth

Free online support and counselling.

www.kooth.com



Childline

Free online support and counselling.

www.childline.org.uk

24 hour Helpline: 0800 1111



Samaritans

Support for anyone feeling down, experiencing distress or struggling to cope.

www.samaritans.org

24 hour Helpline: 116 123



Mind

Online resources and booklets.

www.mind.org.uk

Information Line (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday): 0300 123 3393



Young Minds

Information for both Parents and Young People.

www.youngminds.org.uk

Parent Helpline (09:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday): 0808 802 5544

Young person (free) support: Text 'YM' to 85258



Amaze

Sex education resources for Young People.

www.amaze.org



Brook

Free, confidential sexual health clinics and support, and sex education resources, for Young People.

www.brook.org.uk