Signposting Resources

If you need to refer young people for specific support, here are contact details for a range of services that support young people across Bristol:

Type of Support	Name of Organisation	Telephone/Contact	Website/Link
Positive Activities	Youth and Community Workers BCC	East/Central: [email protected] South: [email protected] North: [email protected]
Safeguarding referrals from schools	Teams Around the School Families in Focus	South: 0117 903 7770 [email protected] East/Central: 0117 357 6460 [email protected] North: 0117 352 1499 [email protected]	Details of Bristol's Team Around the School offer (bristolsafeguardingineducation.org)
Safeguarding Support	First Response	0117 903 6444	Make a referral (bristol.gov.uk)
Child Exploitation/ Youth Violence	Safer Options	[email protected]	Welcome to the Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership website. (bristolsafeguarding.org)
Sexual Health Services	Brook (Under 19s)	0117 929 0090	Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook – Healthy lives for young people
Rape/Sexual Assault Support	The Bridge	0117 342 6999	The Bridge - Help after rape and sexual assault (thebridgecanhelp.org.uk)
Childhood Sexual Abuse Suppport	The Greenhouse	0117 935 1707	Creative Services for Children, Young People and Families - The Green House (the-green-house.org.uk)
Wellbeing/ Mental Health Support	CAMHS		CAMHS :: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (awp.nhs.uk)
Wellbeing Support	KOOTH		Home - Kooth
Wellbeing Support/ Identity groups	Off The Record	0808 808 9120 (Freephone) Enquiry only, Mon-Fri 2-5pm [email protected]	Home - OTR (otrbristol.org.uk)
LGBTQIA+ Support	Off The Record Freedom Group (13-25y)	OTR Bristol 8-10 West Street Old Market Bristol BS2 0BH	Freedom - OTR (otrbristol.org.uk)
Young Carers Support	Carers Support Centre	0117 965 2200	Help for young carers \| Carers Support Centre
Homelessness Support	16-25 Independent Young People	0117 317 8800 Out of Hours: 0117 927 6600	What We Do \| 1625 Independent People Bristol Charity : 1625 Independent People (1625ip.co.uk)
LGBTQ+ Homelessness Support	AKT (16-25y)	07761246386 [email protected]	akt - LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity

Alternative Learning Provision

Creative Youth Network is an Alternative Learning Provision provider for schools and are able to offer a service to young people at risk of exclusion. Please register your interest here if you would like us to be in touch with details on Alternative Learning Provision or to discuss a collaborative approach to supporting young people, or alternatively use the contacts below for any other queries.

ALP AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS – REGISTER INTEREST

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Work with us

At Creative Youth Network, we know that in order to enable young people to reach their own potential, we need an enthusiastic, expert team of individuals in each and every department to support this goal and maintain the outstanding work that we do. We are youth workers, we are creative individuals, we are professionals, and we are passionate about improving the lives of as many young people as we can.
Our Young Creatives

Here is an archive of all the young creatives we have worked with over the years.
Inaz Hussain

Inaz Hussain is a film maker and curator who started with Creative Youth Network via one of our Creative Courses, he then went on to be part of YAB (our Youth Advisory Board for The Courts) and then curated and exhibited the film exhibition for our Courts Launch Festival.
Tom Whitson

Introducing Tom Whitson, photographer and videographer who has worked alongside Creative Youth Network as part of the Youth Advisory Board for The Courts. Tom has since them exhibited with us and been an important part of The Courts documentation and Launch Festival.

What we do

Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.
Jobs & Opportunities

We exist to empower young people to reach their own potential and live a fulfilling life. The people who work for us make that happen. You could become part of an inspiring team who make a real difference to the 5000+ young people that we work with every year.
Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about our youth centres, arts programmes, or services. Creative Youth Network: 0117 9477948
One to One Support in Bristol

Find out how you can access one-on-one support.
Who we are

Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol, in the South West of England. We are youth workers, professional artists, freelancers, volunteers and campaigners. We help all young people to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives, by building secure, positive relationships with them based on the unique needs of each person.
Refer a young person

It is with regret that we are now closed to referrals to the Targeted Youth Service (TYS) as of Wednesday 15th March. However, BDP are still accepting referrals for all young people age 11+ who are involved with substances and/or affected by family use.
The Station

The Station is Bristol's Central Youth Hub and we have a session every night, Monday to Friday. Come and learn new skills, hang out with friends in the evenings, and get support – all in a relaxed, creative environment.
Creative Programmes

We believe in the power of creativity, and the unique way in which this can allow self-expression and unlock young people’s potential. From local art clubs up to support for emerging young artists, musicians, performers and creatives, we want young people from all backgrounds to have access to creativity.
Venue hire: Hanham

Hanham Youth Centre is the perfect place to hire for activities with young people or community groups.
Hanham

The place to be for young people in South Glos! We're here for you to have fun, learn new skills, and get the support you need.

If you need to refer young people for specific support, here are contact details for a range of services that support young people across Bristol:

Type of Support

Name of Organisation

Telephone/Contact

Website/Link

Alternative Learning Provision

Services in South Gloucestershire