We can face all kinds of challenges in life, from small to big challenges. Learn where you can get help with your own challenges in Somerset and online.
Are you aged 15-18 and not in education, employment or training?
The Somerset Works Team will listen and help you to find an opportunity that is right for you. Options include:
TalentEd Academies – engagements with employers in Somerset’s key business sectors
Transition Courses – short vocational programmes to help you build key skills and confidence to move forward.
You can visit our SomersetWorks HUBS where you can meet with us and our partners to plan your next steps.
HUBs are located in the Somerset Skills and Learning centres on the following days:
Tuesday – Bridgwater
Wednesday – Frome
Thursday – Taunton
Friday – Yeovil
and across West Somerset on Mondays
Click through to find out more.
Minehead Eye
Minehead Eye have a number of services available to young people to help support them. With a team of youth workers with a clear aim of giving young people the opportunity to access our support, services and resources. There are also some great services including :
- a skatepark for scooting, skateboarding and roller skating.
- Bouldering and climbing cave
- I.T. suite
- Rehearsal studio
- D.J. booth
- & an open plan cafe (open when restrictions lift)
To find out more visit the website here.
Problems with MONEY?
If you have debt or financial worries, or know someone who does, https://www.stepchange.org/ can help. You can answer a few quick questions to see what kind of help you might most need.
If you need help with saving, Money for Life is a free phone app that helps you turn pennies into pounds. It gamifies saving so that you know when to avoid quick treats in order to get the stuff you REALLY want, like trainers or a holiday.
If you need support to keep your accommodation, Somerset Community Connect can help with housing support.
Problems with FAMILY LIFE?
If you are concerned about domestic abuse, contact www.somersetsurvivors.org.uk or phone 0800 69 49 999.
Problems with MOTIVATION and GETTING ACTIVE?
Need to get active? – you can find inspiration at www.sasp.co.uk.
It’s important that we take care of our physical and mental wellbeing during these times. Physical activity is still one of the best ways of doing this, in ways that work for you. The Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership have plenty of ideas that can get you moving!
