Advice and support services

Advice for parents and employers on what they need to do before and once a child is employed to work.

Planning for the future and gaining independence is key for young people with SEND.

Targeted careers support for young people in education, and young people age 16+ who are not in education, employment or training.

Find out about the youth centres and services available to young people in Devon.

A wide range of support is available for young people from YMCA Exeter, including wellbeing and housing.

Offering young people free and confidential advice and support.

Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West of England. Each year they work with over 2,000 young people, building quality relationships to help them thrive.

Support is available to people under 18 years old who provide care for another person.

Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young carers in the UK. If you are looking after someone at home you can text them for support.

Citizen’s Advice offers support on a huge range of issues. They’ve also created some information that might be useful for young people.

Devon’s Youth Justice Service works with young people that get into trouble with the law.

Drug and alcohol prevention and treatment service for young people in Devon.

Bridges is a collaborative service that aims to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care in Devon.

The Links service works to reduce risk and harm to children and young people outside of the home.