Young People

Nottingham Youth Justice (YJS)

The Youth Justice Service (YJS) consists of staff from the City Council, Police, Probation and Health, and is overseen by a partnership board chaired by the Corporate Director for Children and Adults. Youth Justice Services are sometimes known as Youth Offending Teams or Youth Offending Services.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS provides support for young people across Nottingham City.

Childline

Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through, it is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, trained counsellors are there to support you.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Everything they do protects children and young people today and prevents abuse tomorrow to transform society for every childhood.

Futures

Find a job and explore your career opportunities with Futures! They provide personalised and FREE support from expert careers advisers, for those in sixth form, college, university; no matter your age. They will assist with application forms, create or improve your CV and find job vacancies that are right for you or help you make a career change - wherever you are on your career journey they've got you covered!

Take1Studio

Specialise in engaging young people through a range of creative activities including music technology, DJing, dance classes, film and multimedia.

BeUSupport

Support when you need it, if you are not feeling yourself, talking about it often helps. If you need someone to talk to, they are there to listen.

The Mighty Creatives

The Mighty Creatives support the most under-represented young people in society through creative experiences that make lasting personal and social change.

CASY

Counselling and Support for Young People provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

Jigsaw Youth Club

Jigsaw Youth Club works with neuro-divergent people who would like to develop social and life skills. This is done in a variety of environments that are aimed to provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

'Let's Talk about Sexual Health' clinic

'Let's Talk about Sexual Health' clinic for 13-19 year olds held at Bulwell Riverside Youth Centre, Free & Confidential service providing advice and guidance, STI testing, contraception, C-Cards, pregnancy testing running alongside sexual health drop-in sessions where youth workers provide support around mental health & wellbeing! 

In partnership with NHS registered Sexual Health Nurses.

Young Women’s Group

This is a six-week programme for young women aged 13 to 17 aiming towards keeping young women out of trouble, away from offending and out of the Criminal Justice System. 

This project has been developed by female staff from the youth team and targeted youth workers from the Youth Justice Service and is delivered in a safe space encouraging young women to engage in activities and discussions to develop a healthier and safer lifestyle!

Parents can also refer their child or a young person aged 13 can refer themselves, this is known as a self-referral.

Junior Youth & Notts County Foundation Kicks Programme

Nottingham City Council and Notts County Foundation Kicks presents a free programme giving 10-13 year olds across Nottingham City the opportunity to play football and take part in other multi-sport activities improving participants’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing there is also arts & crafts, gaming, pool and more offered!

The aim of these sessions is to use the power of football and the value of sports participation to help engage, inspire, and educate young people.

Helping Kids Achieve

Nottingham City Council have partnered with Helping Kids Achieve to provide multi-sports programmes for young people age 6-17 to take part in basketball, football & much more developing their mental and physical mental-wellbeing! 

Food Banks

Are you in need of accessing food vouchers and local food banks around Nottingham?

Fearless

Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. Let's keep each other safe!

Mermaids

Mermaids has supported trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995.

Equation

Equation is a Nottingham-based specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.