The Somerset Local Pantry Network

The Somerset Local Pantry Network is an initiative that started in Bridgwater.  It started as a partnership between Somerset Council, local community groups and food charities FareShare South West and Action Against Hunger.  It is an informal network of independent Local Pantries who work together to support their shared goals, now working directly with FareShare South West. A Local Pantry is a community-run project that buys or collects surplus food to prevent it going to waste, and then makes it available to their members for a weekly fee, charging between £3.50 and £5. Link to Somerset Council The Local Pantry Network in Somerset

The Happy Child – Parenting App

The Happy Child – Parenting App grants you access to cutting-edge research and tips that will help you raise a happy, well-adjusted child. Years of ground-breaking research and findings in Psychology, Neuroscience and Paediatrics have been curated into one easy-to-use app… for free (no in-app-purchases)! Link to download The Happy Child - Parenting App 

My Family Coach

My Family Coach is here to help. We all have times when we need some parenting support. With My Family Coach, you get all the help you need. Their help and ideas cover every‌ ‌stage‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌child’s‌ ‌development. They'll support you through the tough times, inspire you with new ideas, and share practical tips to make parenting that little bit easier. Link to My Family Coach

Talking Cafes 

Somerset Village & Community Agents offer Talking Cafes. Talking Cafes provide a local place you can pop into, for advice and support from your local Village Agent on anything that is worrying you, or if you just want a friendly chat. Link to Village Agents

Mind 

Mind is a mental health charity. Mind Somerset is here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Their core purpose is to provide services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing. Mind has offices in Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Minehead and Shepton Mallet as well as groups and services across the county. If you need support, please call Mindline on 01823 276 892 or email info@mindinsomerset.org.uk. Link to Mind in Somerset

Emergency numbers: 

Police Emergency - 999 or Non-emergency - 101. Link to Avon & Somerset Police 

NHS 111 - Get help for your symptoms. Link to NHS 111 homepage 

NHS Choices - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ 

Somerset Children's Social Care - 0300 123 2224 or  0300 123 23 27 (out of hours). Link to Somerset Children's Social Care homepage

Samaritans – 116 123 

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Link to Samaritans website 

Childline: 0800 1111

Speaking to Childline: When you call us on 0800 1111 you'll get through to a counsellor. They're there to listen and support you with anything you'd like to talk about, and it won't show on your phone bill. You can also chat with a 1-2-1 counsellor online or email them. Link to Childline homepage

Kooth

Kooth provides a free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find online support and counselling. Link to Kooth homepage for more information

Need urgent support? Find access to urgent support from a crisis service via Kooth. Link to Kooth urgent support from a crisis service 

Shout 85258

Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you. Link to Shout 85258 website