Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Support

Due to National guidance around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we’re operating a reduced service until further notice. We are now offering our support digitally through a range of options and extended opening hours for contacting us.

  • The Your Way Live chat
  • Skype – request through live chat
  • Telephone – 01872 222447
  • Text – request through live chat

For out of hours and crisis support Please call Childline on 0800 1111 or The Samaritans on 116 123

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Useful resources

Sleep

5 top tips for sleeplessness and insomnia

Epic Friends

Helping you to help your friends who might be struggling to cope emotionally

Stress and the mind

A relaxation podcast from the Mental Health Foundation

ThinkNinja

A self-help knowledge and skills App for children and young people (10-18 years old)

Parents Support

A free and confidential live chat for parents

Year 6 to Year 7

Moving Up! The transition to secondary school from Anna Freud NCCF

Year 11 to Post 16

Supporting students transitioning from Year 11 to Post 16

Transport

School and Post-16 Transport information for across Cornwall

Back-to-uni

How to manage back-to-uni anxiety

Brook

Looking after yourself and your sexual health when services are limited

Stay Informed

It’s important to stay informed, however there are lots of different sources providing varying information. This could be adding fuel to your anxiety/worries so we suggest going directly to reliable sources and ignore what’s on your feeds.

Restriction changes
Social distancing guidance for young people
Guidance and support
NHS information and advice

Back To School

School openingsTips for parentsInformation, advice and supportTips for pupilsFace Coverings in education

Safer Travel

Guidance for passengers
Driving testsTheory tests

Face Masks Are Mandatory!

Face Mask Guidance
Face Mask Anxiety

Free Outdoor Activities

There are lots of free things to do in Cornwall with your family or friends (whilst following social distancing guidelines) such as, going for a coastal walk; swimming in the sea; cycling the Camel trail; visiting a nature reserve or going geocaching.

Free things to do in Cornwall

Kooth

Sign up to Kooth for free, safe and anonymous online support.

Their counsellors are available to talk Weekdays from 12pm to 10pm and Weekends from 6pm to 10pm. If you need to talk outside of these hours you can leave a message and they’ll get back to you when their back online. Alternatively, if you’re in crisis you should get in touch with one of their suggested helplines.

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Young People Cornwall's Youth Club

Young people Cornwall have a number of youth clubs which offer a range of activities (on and offline) such as sports, music and arts. To keep updated on their latest activities and other services follow them on social media.

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Why exercise is good for me

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Mornings!

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2nd September 2020

Back to school

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Tips for getting out in nature whilst avoiding the crowds

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