Tor Support

27/08/2026

💬 "Having the ability to talk and work with counsellors who are not teachers, family members or friends is nothing short of priceless for our young people"

Thank you Marc Kerswill for your kind words, and Okehampton College for their continued support of our services 👐

20/08/2026

This GCSE Results Day might feel like a really big day. You may be celebrating, feeling disappointed, relieved, proud, or not quite sure how you feel yet.

📖 Whatever your results say, remember that they don’t tell the whole story about you.

07/08/2026

Five questions that help your child feel seen 💛

Summer holidays can be full-on, the routine's gone, everyone's home together more, and the little moments of connection can get lost in the noise.

But sometimes it doesn't take much. Just five minutes and the right question.
Here are five gentle ones to try with your child or teen this week:
1️⃣ What's something you really like about yourself?
2️⃣ What are you most looking forward to tomorrow?
3️⃣ Is there something fun we haven't done in a while that you wish we could do again?
4️⃣ What small thing makes your day better?
5️⃣ What's a memory of us that always makes you smile?

Children don't remember whether we got the words exactly right. They remember how the conversation made them feel.
You don't need to get it perfect. You just need to show up.

24/07/2026

As the summer holidays begin, our counselling sessions are pausing for a break, ready to resume in September. But this isn't goodbye!

If your child's sessions with us have come to an end but they need support again down the line, they're always welcome back with us 👐

And if you or your young person need advice, reassurance, or just someone to talk to over the summer weeks ahead, help is always available. We've pulled together a list of brilliant support services and how to reach them. Please don't hesitate to make contact if you need them.

In the meantime, we hope you have a lovely summer and find plenty of moments to enjoy together ☀️

20/07/2026

Today, Justin and Ellie have been out around Okehampton, dropping off our new collection pots to some lovely local businesses who are kind enough to support our work 🙏

Every penny dropped in these pots helps us to continue providing vital support to young people in our community, and we couldn't do it without the kindess of businesses like these.

Next time you're dropping into one of these shops, if you have some change to spare, please consider popping it into one of our collection pots. Your support, no matter how small, means the world to us 🌏

Biggest thank you to...
📍 Okehampton Photo Centre
📍 Graylings Okehampton
📍 Enchanted House Beds Factory Outlet
📍 Martins Butchers
📍 PharmaDerma Ltd

16/07/2026

As the school year draws to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to Okehampton College for their continued support of our service 🌟

The staff there are wonderful cheerleaders of our work, and by kindly allowing us the use of rooms on campus for our counselling sessions, they help keep our service accessible to young people right across our area.

Thank you so much, Okehampton College 🙏 We hope your team have a brilliant summer break, and we can't wait to keep working alongside you from September ☀️

05/07/2026

☕ Got a minute while you're enjoying your morning coffee?

If you could spare 30 seconds to nominate us for the Benefact Group's Movement for Good £5,000 Special Draw, we'd really appreciate it.

Simply click the following link:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community?cn=1163407&ct=community&i=1783004265-83233.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

📌 Charity Name: Tor Support Services

It takes less time than waiting for the kettle to boil, and your nomination could help us to support children and young people in our community🙏

Thank you!

👋 We need your help 👋

Tor Support Services has been nominated for the Benefact Group's 'Movement for Good' £5,000 Special Draw, and we're asking for just one minute of your time.

Somewhere nearby, a child or young person needs someone to talk to. That's where we come in.

We provide confidential counselling and support for children and young people across Okehampton and the surrounding parishes, offering a safe space, a listening ear, and support when it's needed most.

This funding could make a real difference, helping us continue our vital work in the local community.

🙏 Please nominate us today by clicking the following link:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community?cn=1163407&ct=community&i=1783004265-83233.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

📌 Charity Name: Tor Support Services

Please also share this post with your friends. Every nomination gives us another chance of receiving this £5,000 award and helps us continue supporting local children and young people.

Thank you for standing with us

02/07/2026

👋 We need your help 👋

Tor Support Services has been nominated for the Benefact Group's 'Movement for Good' £5,000 Special Draw, and we're asking for just one minute of your time.

Somewhere nearby, a child or young person needs someone to talk to. That's where we come in.

We provide confidential counselling and support for children and young people across Okehampton and the surrounding parishes, offering a safe space, a listening ear, and support when it's needed most.

This funding could make a real difference, helping us continue our vital work in the local community.

🙏 Please nominate us today by clicking the following link:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community?cn=1163407&ct=community&i=1783004265-83233.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

📌 Charity Name: Tor Support Services

Please also share this post with your friends. Every nomination gives us another chance of receiving this £5,000 award and helps us continue supporting local children and young people.

Thank you for standing with us

01/07/2026

A fond farewell to Jackie 💚

After 11 years with Tor Support Services, we are saying goodbye to our wonderful counsellor, Jackie.

Jackie has brought such calmness, care and kindness to her work here over the years. She has been a valued part of the Tor Support team and has supported so many young people with warmth and compassion.

We are very sorry to see her go, but so grateful for everything she has given to Tor.

Wishing you all the very best for your next adventures, Jackie. You will be missed.

30/06/2026

Our new donation pots have arrived! 💚

Over the coming weeks, you'll start to spot them in some of our wonderful local businesses across Okehampton and the surrounding area.

If you're out and about and see one, we'd be so grateful if you could drop in your spare change. Every coin helps us continue providing free, confidential counselling to children and young people across West Devon.

We're incredibly thankful to the local businesses that are kindly giving our collection pots a home. Your support helps us make a real difference in our community.

If your business would like to display one of our donation pots, we'd love to hear from you.

And if you see one of our pots in the wild, why not send us a picture?!

Thank you for supporting Tor Support Services.