Student wellbeing resources by

Pastoral support

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-24 10:53:53 UTC

help and advice students to overcome personal challenges during their time with us. To access please fill in a referral form or head down to student support.

YC on site counsellor

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-24 10:57:57 UTC

A qualified counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), is on site at YC.

SWEDA-Supporting people With Eating Disorders

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:31:55 UTC

Are you feeling really stressed about food, eating, or how you look? Are you feeling worried that you might have an eating disorder? Or are you worried about someone you love who might have an eating disorder?

We're here to listen to you and support you in a number of ways.

Shout

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:39:56 UTC

Free text service, 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Text them now on 85258

Samaritans

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:45:12 UTC

Offering emotional support 24 hours a day.
Call 116 123 to speak with someone today.

MINDline Somerset

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:49:01 UTC

Offering advice and support, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy.

Tel: 0300 123 3393 (09:00 – 18:00 Mon – Fri, except for Bank Holidays)

STAY ALIVE

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:50:53 UTC

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

2BU Somerset LGBTQIA+ support age 13-25.

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 14:54:14 UTC

2BU runs a youth group for 13 - 18 year olds which meets each week on a Wednesday in Taunton, an 18-25 year old group and other meetings across the county of Somerset.

T: 07799 136552

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:00:35 UTC

At Swish we provide free, accessible and confidential sexual health services in Somerset including all types of contraception, and STI testing and treatment.

Our service is non-judgmental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.

Cruse

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:02:58 UTC

Our vision is that we live in a world where everyone grieving is supported, respected and understood. Our mission is that we support people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

SAA- Sex Addicts Anonymous UK

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:06:03 UTC

Meeting details

When:Monday

Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

How: In person

Type: Closed, Mixed, Open

How to join:

Please Contact us to get the meeting location by emailing Yeovil@saauk.info
or call 07348164920

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:15:45 UTC

Resilience

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:19:25 UTC

Steps and strategies to build resilience and help you bounce back

Homelessness in Yeovil

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:28:28 UTC

The Roost project helping the homeless population of Yeovil and surrounding areas. Offering personal and practical support for individuals navigating their way through the systems and back to stability.

Talking Therapies

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:31:01 UTC

Talking therapies (psychological therapies) can be used to treat many different mental health problems. They involve talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Talking therapies - NHS

Child Bereavement UK

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:34:18 UTC

When someone dies, it can leave you feeling lost, unsure of what to think, feel, or do next. Whether it’s a parent, sibling, friend, baby, child or someone you admired from afar, their absence can feel overwhelming. All of our services are digital, meaning you can access them wherever you are in the UK.  

Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS)

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:49:22 UTC

Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) is your local, free to access drug and alcohol service.

Domestic abuse services

abigraham1 — 2026-06-29 15:54:17 UTC

We work with adults and children and have a specialist team working with people using harmful behaviours in their intimate relationships and survivors of DA. For more information, contact SIDAS@somerset.gov.uk

somersetdomesticabuse.org.uk

Smoking support - Smoke free Somerset

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 10:14:31 UTC

Smoke free Somerset - A 12 week support programme for stopping smoking, which focuses on supporting behaviour change.

Also

smokefreeapp.com

A visual app that helps with stopping smoking/vaping. Logs cravings, shows health improvements, displays saved money, offers insights in to smoking patterns.

Reach - Dorset drug & alcohol support.

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 10:26:52 UTC

This free service for under 18's living in the Dorset area, makes no judgements about you, we are just here to help, offering a confidential, drug & alcohol service.

Child line

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 10:32:46 UTC

Child line covers a number of topics including teen pregnancy, bullying, relationships, bereavement, home life, school, college and work, well being and more, through focused based activites and support.

Somerset Phoenix Project - child sexual abuse

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 10:35:23 UTC

We work directly with children, young people and families to support recovery from Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).NPlease contact us if you want to discuss what we can offer prior to completing a request for support. You can make a request or find out more about requesting support from us by visiting our Request Support page.

College Chaplins, faith support at YC

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 12:50:00 UTC

There are opportunities for those with faith to meet together and encourage one another.

Our Chaplaincy has capacity to support those of all faiths,

Please contact Ben for more information: Ben.Graham@yeovil.ac.uk

Citizens advice

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 13:04:29 UTC

Citizens Advice provides free, independent, and confidential support to help millions of people resolve problems with debt, benefits, housing, employment, and consumer rights.

How to get help:

Yeovil branch -Located in: Mind In Somerset

Address: Somerset, Peter St, Yeovil BA20 1PN

Phone: 0808 278 7842

TGG (Taunton gay group) 18+

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 13:10:51 UTC

Would you like to join a group of friendly people up the pub to make new connections, meet new friends and socialise more? Do you want to find out what's going on in Somerset and the region for LGBTQ+ people? If so you've come to the right place.

18+ Yeovil LGBT Social group

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 13:13:50 UTC

We run an LGBT+ social night once a month in Yeovil,

The social is held at Westlands Entertainment Venue,every third Tuesday of the month, in the main bar area and we meet from 7pm. Look out for rainbows and various LGBT+ flags decorating our tables!

Josephine's star

naomiashton1 — 2026-06-30 13:27:38 UTC

At Josephine's Star, we offer support to children and their families in Somerset when someone special has died.

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 09:40:01 UTC

Welcome to YCC, We meet as a church on Sunday mornings at 10am online and in person. Every week we also meet together in life groups and prayer meetings. Head down to the Gateway, grab a drink in the coffee shop, or come along to one of our events.

YCC also offers pastoral support, life groups and morning prayer.

Lords Larder Food bank

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 09:46:40 UTC

All requests for Lord's Larder Food Parcels need to be requested through an agency. If you are not currently working with an agency at the moment, or you have not received a food parcel from us before, then contact:

Citizen's Advice Somerset (C.A.S.) Open Mon- Fri between 10am and 4pm to obtain a food parcel.

- on the following number,

Tel: 0808 278 7842 (- not including Bank Holidays)

First aid and campus support at YC

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 09:58:03 UTC

Our campus support responders Lucy and Sam are out and about during college hours responding to incidences on site.

First aid - 07977453610

CSR - 07398152241

Young Somerset

vickygardener — 2026-07-02 10:01:37 UTC

Young Somerset’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service helps children and young people feel happier and more confident. We know that life can be difficult sometimes, so our team is here to help if you feel worried, sad, or anxious.

Dorset sexual health support

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 10:07:38 UTC

This is the free contraception and sexual health service for all ages based in Weymouth.

Young Minds

vickygardener — 2026-07-02 10:09:44 UTC

Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find support, our guides can help.

Safeguarding

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 10:15:37 UTC

If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact the Duty Safeguarding Officer between 9am-5pm via 07973898849. If you have any concerns which are out of hours please contact the relevant local authority:
Dorset: 01202 657279
Somerset: 0300 123 2327

C - Card Scheme. Access to condoms

vickygardener — 2026-07-02 10:24:11 UTC

The Somerset C-Card is a totally free contraceptive service. It is available to all young people aged from 13 - 19, and in some cases up to 25, in Somerset.

Follow the link to register, once registered scan the QR code around campus and orders can be collected from Student support.

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 10:25:14 UTC

Click and collect codes are located in Yeovil college toilets or outside student support. Orders are collected from student support.

Somerset & Dorset young carers

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 11:25:05 UTC

Somerset Council provides support, advice and respite breaks for children and young people under 18 who provide or intend to provide care for another person.

T- 0800 31 68 600

Dorset - Young carers support for those living in Dorset.Dorset Young Carers Service - Dorset Council

01305 228558

Child bereavement Dorset

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 12:09:19 UTC

Mosaic is a Dorset wide charity offering a pathway of support for bereaved children, young people and their families.

Telephone

01258 837071

Email

info@mosaicfamilysupport.org

Turn 2 us - money/finance support

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 12:16:01 UTC

We know money worries can be overwhelming. But you’re not alone. Turn2us offers straight-forward information and practical support to anyone struggling financially.

Mind Dorset (mental health support in Dorset)

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 12:49:44 UTC

Dorset Mind Young People Services aims to help 10-18 year olds
of Dorset; by providing them with the resources, tools,
information and advice and the services to support
learning to live well with good mental health and resilience.

Radicalisation/extremist ideology Support

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 12:59:47 UTC

Radicalisation is the process through which a person comes to support or be involved in extremist ideologies. It is in itself a form of harm. If you or someone you now may be at risk, NSPCC offer free 24/7 anonymous support.

Preventing child Exploitation

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 13:02:50 UTC

The prevention of Child exploitation, the grooming and enslavement of children and young people for the purposes of making money through selling drugs, other illicit items and sexual exploitation.

Wellbeing

naomiashton1 — 2026-07-02 14:11:33 UTC

stem4 is an award-winning app funded by teenage mental health charity stem4, to help manage the urge to:

self-harm

manage anxiety

manage mood

mental health support

poor body image

St John's Yeovil

abigraham1 — 2026-07-03 09:29:28 UTC

Friday Youth group

Who? School years 7-13
When? Term-time Fridays, 7.00-8.30pm
Where? St John’s Schoolrooms
What? Our Friday night youth group is a space where young people can have fun, meet with friends and relax. Each week we have activities, refreshments, and a short look at what the Bible has to say to young people in Yeovil today.

Self injury support for under 25's

abigraham1 — 2026-07-22 09:02:29 UTC

Support for mental health for those who self injure or know someone who does. Counselling, support groups, and resources. Free young person’s helpline, 0808 808 4994, 3pm-12am every day