Young Somerset

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

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Eating disorders can feel overwhelming at times, but you are not alone. Twice a week, SWEDA and Open Mental Health offer a free, impartial, confidential helpline for those affected and their families. The helpline is open every Sunday from 11 am until 2 pm and every Tuesday from 8 pm until 11 pm on 0300 330 5464.

03/09/2026

Three intrepid young people have been busy exploring Somerset as part of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award! 💙💚 We're extremely proud of their efforts and to announce that all three have successfully completed their Bronze Awards! 💪 Congratulations to them all for their hard work and dedication!

02/09/2026

What a fantastic day at the recent Yeovil 4 Family Summer Fete! 🎉

Judy and Jenn had a wonderful time meeting young people and their families, sharing information about our Yeovil Youth Hub and the wide range of support, opportunities and services available through Young Somerset across South Somerset.

It was great to connect with so many members of the local community and have conversations about how we can support young people to thrive. We also loved meeting the team from Owl Obsession UK.

, learning more about their amazing owls and hearing how they engage with families and community groups across the area.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to play a game of UNO, build a racetrack with the Jenga set and to have a chat. It was a brilliant day filled with community spirit, new connections and lots of smiles! 💚

01/09/2026

Donations continue to play a vital role in enabling Young Somerset to deliverflexible, responsive support. 💙💚

While commissioned services form the majority of our income, unrestricted funding allows us to innovate, respond quickly to emerging needs, and invest in early intervention. These contributions, from individuals, community groups, and local supporters, have directly enhanced our ability to support young people across Somerset.

These examples highlight how targeted funding can create tangible, meaningful outcomes for young people and families. Please head to https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/donate/ to find out more.

31/08/2026

Don't miss out! 📢 Somerset MHST's parent/carer webinar: Back to School: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child - is taking place tomorrow! During this 90-minute workshop, we'll explore:

✅ Why returning to school can be particularly challenging for neurodivergent young people
✅ How misunderstandings of needs can affect mental wellbeing
✅ Practical tools and strategies to support a smoother transition back to school
✅ Where to access further support if needed

📅 1 September 2026 | 2:30pm to 4:00pm https://bit.ly/backtoschool1stsept.

28/08/2026

An important message from Open Mental Health ahead of the bank holiday weekend. 💛👇

Bank holidays can mess up our routines and leave us feeling a little overwhelmed. If we are struggling with our mental health, we might worry that our only options over the long weekend are waiting for an urgent doctor’s appointment or a trip to a busy Accident and Emergency department.

There is a calmer first step. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that anyone struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.

💛 Mindline Somerset: If you need a friendly voice, our confidential telephone service is ready to listen day or night. Call anytime on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692.

💛 Crisis Safe Space: When things feel really overwhelming, you don’t have to endure it alone. You can arrange a one-to-one session—face-to-face, by phone, or virtually—to help you through distressing times. Ring the numbers above or visit: https://bit.ly/crisis-safe-space-somerset

💛 Live Chat: If you prefer not to talk on the phone, our Live Web Chat is available every day at https://bit.ly/omh-website.

📸 Open Mental Health

28/08/2026

Our Umbrella groups from Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater had a lovely day in the sun recently at beautiful Kilve Beach. 🌊 They completed a Photo Scavenger Hunt and here are some of the results! 📸

The group cooked on the BBQ, enjoyed the ocean, painted pebbles, made a pebble tower, made a fire, learned how to use flint and steel and then cooked marshmallows on it. An all action day! 💙💚

Umbrella provides group-based support for young people experiencing
emotional distress. The programme creates safe, supportive environments that
encourage peer connection and positive change. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more.

27/08/2026

Welcome to Young Somerset’s Impact Report for 2025–2026. 💙💚

This year has once again demonstrated both the strengths of young people across Somerset and the challenges many continue to face.

At Young Somerset, our role is clear. We meet young people where they are, listen carefully to their experiences, and provide the right support at the right time. Read the report by heading to our LinkedIn page, and we would like to thank all those who we have worked alongside this year and have supported all our efforts with young people in Somerset.

26/08/2026

We had a wonderful time meeting families at the recent South Somerset Play Day events, organised by The Octagon Theatre. ✨ We spent time getting creative making decorations with positive affirmations about ourselves and creating an enormous paperchain of positivity! 💙💚 Thank you to everyone who came to see us!