Mental Health Support and Signposting

Young Devon Wellbeing

Offers mental health and wellbeing support for young people, inclusing counselling and practical advice.
    

Kooth

A free, safe and anonymous online platform for young people to access counselling and mental health resources.
 

SOS- Subject of Suicide

Youth-friendly materials co-produced with local young people to break down the stigma around suicide, including a wellbeing plan for crisis moments. 

  

The Children’s Society Wellbeing Toolkit

A resource pack with advice and techniques to help manage anxiety, low mood and general positive mental health.

Stress Management, Time Management & Self-Care Resources

Available through the Plymouth Online Directory for stress, and Livewell Southwest for self-care guidance. 

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Resources

Practical support for school staff, parents and young people and can be accessed through the Plymouth Online Directory.

Progeny’s Young People’s Mental Health Resource Pack

A comprehensive set of tools and information to support young people’s mental health and is available online through Progeny. 

Progeny’s Useful Contacts for Young People

Provides young people with quick access to trusted organisations and support services for a wide range of needs.

Children & Family Health Devon Exams Booklet

Tips & Strategies to help young people manage stress and wellbeing during exams. 
  

Parental Minds Thrive Directory

A directory of services and resources for children and young people not engaging in school. 

Kooth Anti Bullying Video

Health for Teens

Engaging content on physical and mental health topics for teenagers, including advice and interactive tools. 

Togetherness Pathways

Access to online courses and mental health resources for young people in Plymouth.   
 

Avocados Impact (Care Leavers)

Provides tailored support and resources fir care- experience young people to help them thrive in adulthood. 

Livewell CaMHs Early Help

Guidance and resources for early intervention in children and young people’s mental health. 
 

My Mental Health Safety Plan

A downloadable safety plan resource for people of all ages.

Beat – Get Information and Support

Beat provides information, advice, and support for people affected by eating disorders, including guidance on recognising symptoms, accessing treatment, recovery, and specialist helpline and online support services

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) – Beat

Provides information about ARFID, including common signs and symptoms, available treatment options, and guidance on seeking appropriate support and recovery.

ARFID Online Support Group (formerly Hummingbird) – Beat

A free online support group that enables people affected by ARFID, including family members and carers, to connect, share experiences, and learn from others in a safe moderated environment

ARFID Kids

A website created by parents for parents, offering practical resources, advice, and lived experience insights to help families support children and young people with ARFID

PEACE Pathway

A specialist resource supporting clinicians, carers, and families of autistic people with eating disorders, providing practical tools, guidance, research, and recommendations for adapting treatment and support.

Be Body Positive – Support for Young People, Parents, Carers & Professionals

An NHS-backed resource offering evidence-based information, educational modules, and practical tools to support healthy eating behaviours, positive body image, early identification of disordered eating, and understanding of ARFID. Resources are tailored specifically for young people, parents and carers, and professionals.