Education/training, Citizen Advice /Finance
Birmingham Youth Map is the definitive guide to local voluntary and community Youth support services in the West Midlands. Youth Map makes it easy to find local services and activities that support Young People. You will find financial advice, physical activities, education and training opportunities and much more.
Using Youth Map is straightforward to use, simply search by location, keywords or by clicking on a category.
Birmingham Youth Map | Birmingham Voluntary Service Council
Barnardo’s has delivered employment, training and skills support for over 35 years to young people aged 14 to 29 years. Providing courses, support and careers advice.
Mental Health
There are variety of services available that can support your mental health (please see links below), or alternatively you can talk to your GP.
Pause hubs | Forward Thinking Birmingham (up to 25-year-olds)
Home | Forward Thinking Birmingham (up to 25-year-old)
Papyrus provides support for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Alcohol/ Smoking/ Drugs
Free advice and support if you are worried about your drinking, smoking or drug use. Support to quit smoking or drinking less alcohol.
NHS stop smoking services help you quit - NHS
LGBTQ+ Network
Birmingham LGBT offer a range of services for the LGBTQ+ Community in Birmingham and beyond. Including sexual health, domestic violence, counselling, wellbeing support and more.
Birmingham LGBT - Supporting Birmingham's LGBTQ+ Community
Mermaids support trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
Healthy Lifestyle
NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight and exercise.
Physical activity guidelines for children and young people – NHS
Healthy relationships
The Children’s society provide information and advice that cover broad range of topics; Emotional health and wellbeing, money advice, support for young carers, healthy relationships, employment and support with Drug and alcohol abuse.
Information & Advice For Young People | The Children's Society
Sexual Health
Free and confidential sexual health advice and information in your area.
Homelessness
St Basils works with young people aged 16-25 in the West Midlands to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities and prevent homelessness.
Bereavement support
Cruse offers bereavement support and information via telephone, email and website support.
Young carers
Birmingham Carers Hub offers a wide range of support and services to carers in Birmingham, such as Group support, Emotional wellbeing activities and fun breaks/activities.
Counselling
Youth counselling service provides a range of talking therapies tailored for young people 11-25. They offer 1:1 support, therapy groups and online groups.
Youth Advice Hub
A safe and accessible space open to young people aged 13 to 25 to drop in (see website for allocated Drop-in times) and access information, advice, and guidance to support their wellbeing and seek help when they need it.
Sleep
Having a regular routine helps to improve sleep. It's sometimes called sleep hygiene. Every mind matters provides practical tips to help you to build good sleep hygiene and sleep better.
Online safety
Childline provides safety skills that are here to help you feel more in control online.
