Find Help: Buckinghamshire
School Nurses
If you’re aged 11 – 19 and are worried about your health and wellbeing our School Nurses are here to help you with a wide range of issues such as Emotional health, Relationships, Self-harm, Bullying, Alcohol, Healthy eating, Drugs and Smoking and more.
If you’d like to talk to your own school nurse, use the drop down menu below to find out which team of school nurses cover your school. It will show you all their contact details.
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
South Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
North Bucks School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Wycombe Area School Nursing Team
01296 838000 opt 5
bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
Services in your
Find out what services are available to you in your area.
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
Bucks Mind - Young People
Bucks Mind has launched a new FREE Counselling Service specifically for young people aged 13 to 21 who live in Buckinghamshire.
The service offers compassionate and confidential support to young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. Our professional counsellors provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore feelings, build coping strategies and foster personal growth.
Young people can choose between face-to-face and online (using a secure link) counselling appointments.
Find us:
High Wycombe Office
260 Desborough RoadHigh Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2QR
(Accessed via West Richardson
Street, HP11 2SB)
Chesham Office
Sun House32 Church Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1HU
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
KOOTH
The Kooth team are here to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing service for children and young people. Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with their peers through online
discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording their feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that young people can access help in a way that is most suitable for them, at a time that is convenient for them, 365 days of the year.
Opening Times
When can children and young people talk to someone? The Kooth team are available to chat 7 days a week, 365* days of the year. Kooth users can access the magazine, discussion boards and any other online content whenever they like, from wherever they are. Our friendly online team are available to chat during the following times:
From 12 noon until 10pm weekdays.
From 6pm until 10pm weekends.
How long a child or young person will have to wait in the chat queue depends on how busy the site is so we kindly ask for service users to be patient with us! Children and young people can send a message to the team at any time and it will be responded to during service working hours. Our counsellors are employed by us and are fully qualified with the BACP or equivalent.
*We offer a reduced service on bank holidays.
Youth Concern - Aylesbury
We’re here for you!
Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale. We will treat you with compassion and respect. We will listen without judgment. We will work with you for you and we won’t give up on you. If you’re feeling a little lost and in need of support, give us a call or pop into the Uptown Coffee Bar and have a chat with one of our team. There’s no form filling, just a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and help and advice if you need it.
Our approach
- Give us a call on 01296-431183 Text or whatsapp on 07470 833500
- admin@youthconcern.org.uk
- Youth Concern – Aylesbury website
Opening Times
We’re open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-5pm, and Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 7.30pm.
Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service
We offer free and confidential support, information and counselling to young people in the High Wycombe area.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
Opening Times
Drop-in Opening Hours
Monday 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
South Bucks Counselling
A team of skilled therapists with a variety of experiences, so they can provide the right person to work with those in need.
Action4Youth
Provides various programmes to support children and young person, regardless of background or ability, to ensure that they have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of the community. Projects include Inspiration Programme, National Citizens Service, DOE, Breakout Programme.
Mental Health Support Team
The Bucks Mental Health Support Team (MHST) supports young people who have emotional wellbeing difficulties, including anxiety and low mood, confidence and self esteem issues. We provide evidence based therapeutic support both individually and in groups to young people and parents.
This service is hosted within schools in Buckinghamshire.
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)
CAMHS help children and young people up to 18 who are finding it hard to cope with everyday life because of difficult feelings, behaviour or relationships
Bucks Youth Voice
Youth Voice Bucks is a hub for youth participation for Buckinghamshire.
Youth participation is all about listening to young people’s voices and acting on them to make things better.
Bucks Mind - Young People
Bucks Mind has launched a new FREE Counselling Service specifically for young people aged 13 to 21 who live in Buckinghamshire.
The service offers compassionate and confidential support to young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. Our professional counsellors provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore feelings, build coping strategies and foster personal growth.
Young people can choose between face-to-face and online (using a secure link) counselling appointments.
Find us:
High Wycombe Office
260 Desborough RoadHigh Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2QR
(Accessed via West Richardson
Street, HP11 2SB)
Chesham Office
Sun House32 Church Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1HU
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
KOOTH
The Kooth team are here to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing service for children and young people. Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with their peers through online
discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording their feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that young people can access help in a way that is most suitable for them, at a time that is convenient for them, 365 days of the year.
Opening Times
When can children and young people talk to someone? The Kooth team are available to chat 7 days a week, 365* days of the year. Kooth users can access the magazine, discussion boards and any other online content whenever they like, from wherever they are. Our friendly online team are available to chat during the following times:
From 12 noon until 10pm weekdays.
From 6pm until 10pm weekends.
How long a child or young person will have to wait in the chat queue depends on how busy the site is so we kindly ask for service users to be patient with us! Children and young people can send a message to the team at any time and it will be responded to during service working hours. Our counsellors are employed by us and are fully qualified with the BACP or equivalent.
*We offer a reduced service on bank holidays.
Youth Concern - Aylesbury
We’re here for you!
Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale. We will treat you with compassion and respect. We will listen without judgment. We will work with you for you and we won’t give up on you. If you’re feeling a little lost and in need of support, give us a call or pop into the Uptown Coffee Bar and have a chat with one of our team. There’s no form filling, just a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and help and advice if you need it.
Our approach
- Give us a call on 01296-431183 Text or whatsapp on 07470 833500
- admin@youthconcern.org.uk
- Youth Concern – Aylesbury website
Opening Times
We’re open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-5pm, and Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 7.30pm.
Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service
We offer free and confidential support, information and counselling to young people in the High Wycombe area.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
Opening Times
Drop-in Opening Hours
Monday 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Action4Youth
Provides various programmes to support children and young person, regardless of background or ability, to ensure that they have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of the community. Projects include Inspiration Programme, National Citizens Service, DOE, Breakout Programme.
Bucks Family Information Service
Information, support, childcare and things to do for families, children and young people aged from birth to 19 years (up to 25 years with a disability/additional need).
Bucks Mind - Young People
Bucks Mind has launched a new FREE Counselling Service specifically for young people aged 13 to 21 who live in Buckinghamshire.
The service offers compassionate and confidential support to young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. Our professional counsellors provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore feelings, build coping strategies and foster personal growth.
Young people can choose between face-to-face and online (using a secure link) counselling appointments.
Find us:
High Wycombe Office
260 Desborough RoadHigh Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2QR
(Accessed via West Richardson
Street, HP11 2SB)
Chesham Office
Sun House32 Church Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1HU
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
KOOTH
The Kooth team are here to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing service for children and young people. Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with their peers through online
discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording their feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that young people can access help in a way that is most suitable for them, at a time that is convenient for them, 365 days of the year.
Opening Times
When can children and young people talk to someone? The Kooth team are available to chat 7 days a week, 365* days of the year. Kooth users can access the magazine, discussion boards and any other online content whenever they like, from wherever they are. Our friendly online team are available to chat during the following times:
From 12 noon until 10pm weekdays.
From 6pm until 10pm weekends.
How long a child or young person will have to wait in the chat queue depends on how busy the site is so we kindly ask for service users to be patient with us! Children and young people can send a message to the team at any time and it will be responded to during service working hours. Our counsellors are employed by us and are fully qualified with the BACP or equivalent.
*We offer a reduced service on bank holidays.
Youth Concern - Aylesbury
We’re here for you!
Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale. We will treat you with compassion and respect. We will listen without judgment. We will work with you for you and we won’t give up on you. If you’re feeling a little lost and in need of support, give us a call or pop into the Uptown Coffee Bar and have a chat with one of our team. There’s no form filling, just a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and help and advice if you need it.
Our approach
- Give us a call on 01296-431183 Text or whatsapp on 07470 833500
- admin@youthconcern.org.uk
- Youth Concern – Aylesbury website
Opening Times
We’re open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-5pm, and Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 7.30pm.
Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service
We offer free and confidential support, information and counselling to young people in the High Wycombe area.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
Opening Times
Drop-in Opening Hours
Monday 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Switch Bucks
Support for children and young people aged 10-18, experiencing the impact of parental or other family member drug/alcohol use. The service offers, one to one support for children effected by parental substance misuse – in partnership with One Recovery Bucks (adult substance misuse service).
Bucks Youth Voice
Youth Voice Bucks is a hub for youth participation for Buckinghamshire.
Youth participation is all about listening to young people’s voices and acting on them to make things better.
Bucks Mind - Young People
Bucks Mind has launched a new FREE Counselling Service specifically for young people aged 13 to 21 who live in Buckinghamshire.
The service offers compassionate and confidential support to young people facing emotional and mental health challenges. Our professional counsellors provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore feelings, build coping strategies and foster personal growth.
Young people can choose between face-to-face and online (using a secure link) counselling appointments.
Find us:
High Wycombe Office
260 Desborough RoadHigh Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2QR
(Accessed via West Richardson
Street, HP11 2SB)
Chesham Office
Sun House32 Church Street
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1HU
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
KOOTH
The Kooth team are here to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing service for children and young people. Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with their peers through online
discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording their feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that young people can access help in a way that is most suitable for them, at a time that is convenient for them, 365 days of the year.
Opening Times
When can children and young people talk to someone? The Kooth team are available to chat 7 days a week, 365* days of the year. Kooth users can access the magazine, discussion boards and any other online content whenever they like, from wherever they are. Our friendly online team are available to chat during the following times:
From 12 noon until 10pm weekdays.
From 6pm until 10pm weekends.
How long a child or young person will have to wait in the chat queue depends on how busy the site is so we kindly ask for service users to be patient with us! Children and young people can send a message to the team at any time and it will be responded to during service working hours. Our counsellors are employed by us and are fully qualified with the BACP or equivalent.
*We offer a reduced service on bank holidays.
Youth Concern - Aylesbury
We’re here for you!
Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale. We will treat you with compassion and respect. We will listen without judgment. We will work with you for you and we won’t give up on you. If you’re feeling a little lost and in need of support, give us a call or pop into the Uptown Coffee Bar and have a chat with one of our team. There’s no form filling, just a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and help and advice if you need it.
Our approach
- Give us a call on 01296-431183 Text or whatsapp on 07470 833500
- admin@youthconcern.org.uk
- Youth Concern – Aylesbury website
Opening Times
We’re open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-5pm, and Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 7.30pm.
Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service
We offer free and confidential support, information and counselling to young people in the High Wycombe area.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
Opening Times
Drop-in Opening Hours
Monday 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Talkback
Talkback provides autism and learning disability support and service programmes designed around all key stages of life, to provide the opportunity for continued personal development.
One Recovery Bucks - Specialist Family and Carers Service
One Recovery Bucks offers a range of support for people who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse. You can get the right help for you and your family. The service offers face-to-face, telephone and email information advice and support, support groups for carers and family members, Information and advice specific to drugs and alcohol addiction, enable families and carers to form and access community networks, signposting carers to services for a specialist carers assessment where appropriate
The Toolshed (Age 16-24)
The Toolshed is an alternative education Centre operating as a stand alone, self-sufficient, not-for-profit business, helping young people start a career in construction.
Wycombe Wanderers SET for Safety - Play Into Space (Under 18)
A youth club delivered to divert young people away from involvement in crime and/or antisocial behaviour or the risk of being exploited, as well as to provide them with personal development opportunities. Provision of a safe and secure space for young people. Participants to take part in a variety of sports sessions and participate in workshops on a range of different issues including knife crime, gangs, anti-bullying, positive relationships & safe sex, employability skills, first aid, cooking and volunteering.
The Junction
Action4Youth’s youth club at High Wycombe Library. Offers weekly activities (boxing, yoga, HIIT, nutrition advice), a space for socialising and leisure activities (pool tables, PlayStation, hang out spots), Crisis support clinics – providing advice, help and support.
Premier League Kicks (Age 8-18)
Encourages sports participation in youngsters from some of the most high-need areas within local communities. Gets young people involved in constructive activities, such as a wide variety of sports, coaching projects, music, education and personal development. Since it’s conception Premier League Kicks has seen communities across the country transformed with greater football and sports participation rates and authorities reporting significant reductions in anti-social behaviour in the same area.
One-Eighty (Age 4-18)
An organisation which seeks to re-integrate vulnerable young people back into education or back onto a positive journey with learning, through working on patterns of thinking, behaviours and emotions that hinder learning.
New Leaf Mentoring Scheme
Offer face-to-face mentoring programme which aims to support to young people that are at risk of exclusion and/or are currently within the criminal justice system.
Misbourne Area Youth (11-18)
Interesting, exciting and challenging activities that enhance young people’s individual growth. Access to information, sound advice or counselling on a range of personal matters including health issues, drug & alcohol abuse, sexual relationships, work, housing etc.
Inspiration Project (Under 18)
Designed to broaden the horizons, thinking and experience of young people, to make them aware of how our society works and help them understand what their place in it is and can be. The one-year Inspiration Programme provides direct experiences and real interactions with motivational individuals and organisations.
Attain - for young people leaving care
Supports young people leaving care and need support to move on towards independence (including employment, next steps education and life skills) aiming to help make good choices about work and education, relationships and community, and to give them a better chance to succeed in life.
ASPIRE project
The Aspire Project currently works across Hertfordshire and North London to provide support for young people who have offended or are at risk of offending or criminal exploitation. Referrals submitted by LA, schools, colleges, YOS, attendance centres & other partners.
Action4Youth
Provides various programmes to support children and young person, regardless of background or ability, to ensure that they have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of the community. Projects include Inspiration Programme, National Citizens Service, DOE, Breakout Programme.
Family Nurse Partnership - FNP
Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting and can also be scary for different reasons.
If you’re under 21 years old and expecting your first baby, you can get support from our Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team.
You’ll get the same services after the birth as the health visiting team. But you’ll also get support throughout your pregnancy from your own family nurse.
Who is the service for?
It’s for anyone who is a first time parent aged under 20 who is less than 28 weeks pregnant. You must live in Buckinghamshire.
What does a family nurse do?
They’ll visit you regularly during your pregnancy, either at home, or where you feel comfortable. The family nurse will help you prepare you for the birth and meeting your baby, and will continue to visit until your baby is 2 years old.
They’ll personalise a programme for you which could include:
- feeding your baby
- finding out about your baby’s development
- education and training
- housing, money and relationships
- childcare options if you choose to go back to work.
Partners and other family members can join you during your family nurse visit. The Family Nurse Partnership | (fnp.nhs.uk)
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject
KOOTH
The Kooth team are here to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing service for children and young people. Young people using the site are able to access a range of support services including one-to-one counselling sessions, discussing issues with their peers through online
discussion boards, reading and contributing to self-help content and recording their feelings via journals and goal trackers. The online nature of Kooth means that young people can access help in a way that is most suitable for them, at a time that is convenient for them, 365 days of the year.
Opening Times
When can children and young people talk to someone? The Kooth team are available to chat 7 days a week, 365* days of the year. Kooth users can access the magazine, discussion boards and any other online content whenever they like, from wherever they are. Our friendly online team are available to chat during the following times:
From 12 noon until 10pm weekdays.
From 6pm until 10pm weekends.
How long a child or young person will have to wait in the chat queue depends on how busy the site is so we kindly ask for service users to be patient with us! Children and young people can send a message to the team at any time and it will be responded to during service working hours. Our counsellors are employed by us and are fully qualified with the BACP or equivalent.
*We offer a reduced service on bank holidays.
Youth Concern - Aylesbury
We’re here for you!
Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale. We will treat you with compassion and respect. We will listen without judgment. We will work with you for you and we won’t give up on you. If you’re feeling a little lost and in need of support, give us a call or pop into the Uptown Coffee Bar and have a chat with one of our team. There’s no form filling, just a warm welcome, a cup of tea, and help and advice if you need it.
Our approach
- Give us a call on 01296-431183 Text or whatsapp on 07470 833500
- admin@youthconcern.org.uk
- Youth Concern – Aylesbury website
Opening Times
We’re open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-5pm, and Wednesday and Friday 12pm to 7.30pm.
Y.E.S Youth Enquiry Service
We offer free and confidential support, information and counselling to young people in the High Wycombe area.
About us
Youth Enquiry Service (YES) is a charity based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, that offers free and confidential support and counselling to 13-25 year olds. YES is staffed four days a week and four evenings a week. We support thousands of young people every year.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide support which is consistently delivered as non-judgemental, supportive, inclusive and empowering.
Our Work
We work with young people experiencing a wide variety of social welfare issues; these include housing, debt, sexual health, education and employment. These can lead to a range of adverse consequences for young people, most commonly, stress; anxiety, depression, ill health, relationship breakdowns, lost income and lost confidence.
YES also runs a busy sexual health service. We offer a chance to talk about relationships, peer pressure and healthy, positive relationships. We can provide free condoms through the C-card scheme, pregnancy and chlamydia testing.
Opening Times
Drop-in Opening Hours
Monday 14.00-17.00
Tuesday 14.00-17.00
Wednesday 14.00 - 17.00
Thursday 14.00 - 17.00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
BROOK BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SEXUAL HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICE
Brook Buckinghamshire are working with Buckinghamshire Council and Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust to provide sexual health promotion and prevention work in Buckinghamshire.
We provide free condoms, sexual health advice, access to services and general sexual health information throughout Buckinghamshire.
To find out where we are and what we are up to follow us on Instagram and facebook –
Sexual Health Bucks (@sexualhealthbucks) • Instagram photos and videos
Sexual Health Bucks | Facebook
Visit the bSHaW website for more sexual health information, and find services available to you locally
Buckinghamshire Sexual Health and Wellbeing (sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk)
Sexual Health in Buckinghamshire
Free to use sexual health clinics and advice in Buckinghamshire.
SAFE - Support for Young People affected by Crime
About SAFE!
SAFE! is an independent charity providing support to children and families around the Thames Valley who have been affected by crime or abuse through one-to-one and group sessions. We strive to be truly accessible and inclusive, no matter your personal circumstances, identity or background.
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143532
SAFE! has three core services for children and families living anywhere in the Thames Valley:
The Young Victim Service provides support to children aged 5 up to 18 who have been harmed by an experience of victimisation.
The Building Respectful Families Service provides support to families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA).’
The SASH Bucks project provides support after abuse and sexual harm to children and families living in Buckinghamshire.
For details on how to refer, please visit our Routes to Help page
SAFE! also offers training for professionals.
We use interpretation services whenever required to ensure we can meet the needs of any young person or parent/carer. We can help if you have any special requirements to access our support.
You can find SAFE! on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, under the handle @safesupportyp or on Facebook under AboutSafeProject