Youth

Here, you can find websites with helpful information to support you as you settle into life in the UK. Please check this page regularly for new links and guides.

Local Support

  • Find a Church: Connects refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK with friends and volunteers from local churches. Friends from all faith traditions (and none) are welcomed. There is no requirement to attend church services if you would like to be connected to a church.

  • Red Cross: Provides essential services for refugees and migrants, including finding local support, housing, and legal advice to help you settle in the UK.

  • Migrant Help: Supports refugees, people seeking asylum, and victims of human trafficking with guidance on housing, employment, and legal matters.

  • Refugee Council: Provides advice, support, and advocacy for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK, including housing, legal assistance, and mental health support.

  • The Children's Society: Supports vulnerable young people, including refugees and people seeking asylum, by offering services such as legal advice, mental health support, and educational resources.

Learning

  • BBC Bitesize: An educational platform offering free resources, lessons, and revision materials for various school subjects, designed for all age groups.

  • British Council: Learn English Teens: Provides language learning resources for teenagers to help improve their English skills through games, videos, and interactive exercises.

  • Refugee Education UK: Supports teenage refugees and asylum seekers in the UK by providing educational mentoring, advice, and resources to help them access education and achieve their academic potential.

  • Khan Academy: Provides free educational resources on a wide range of subjects, including maths, science, and history. Accessible to learners of all ages and levels.

  • Open University: Free Online Courses for Refugees: Offers free courses and resources designed for refugees, including English language skills and maths skills.

Health

  • ChatHealth: A confidential NHS messaging service where young people can seek advice from healthcare professionals about physical or mental health concerns.

  • HealthForTeens: Offers advice and information on physical and mental health topics specifically for teenagers, covering everything from nutrition to relationships.

  • NHS: Provides comprehensive information about health services in the UK, including how to access healthcare, find doctors, and understand health concerns specific to young people.

Mental Health

  • Young Minds: Provides mental health support and advice for young people, helping them manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

  • Kooth: Provides free, confidential online counselling and emotional well-being support for young people, including a safe space to share feelings and get advice from trained professionals.

  • Childline: A free and confidential service where young people can seek advice on various issues, from mental health to personal safety and well-being.

  • Mind UK: Offers support and resources for those dealing with mental health issues, including services for young people, refugees, and migrants.

  • Samaritans: A confidential helpline offering emotional support for anyone struggling or in distress, available at any time, day or night.

  • Beat: Specialises in providing resources and help for young people experiencing eating disorders, with information on treatment and recovery.

  • National Bullying Helpline: Offers support and advice for those facing bullying, whether at school, work, or online.

Settling down in a new country can be very confusing. Which after school club should I sign up for? Where can I turn if I need help? Why not get in touch with a helpful local church volunteer so that they can help you and share with you their local insights? Connect to a local church here.