Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Services

The Little Blue Book of Sunshine - Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Edition

The Little Blue Book of Sunshine - Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Edition, a mental health booklet that has been developed for children and young people in Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.

The book aims to help children and young people by sharing tips on how to deal with many problems, such as anxiety, body image, relationships and anger. It also includes information about where to get help when needed. The resources available towards the latter pages within the booklet are for local services in each area as well as services that are available across Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.

Over the last year, lives of children and young people have been affected more than ever, during long periods of national lockdown, with young people sometimes feeling down, worried or anxious. The #littlebluebookofsunshine explains some of the things children and young people can do right now to feel better, and who to turn to if things feel too much.

The booklet is available in Apple Books and Google Play Books. Please feel free to use these links to access and share further. Additional to this, please see attached a PDF version of the booklet. Please note that pending future annual reviews and updates to the booklet, the versions available on Apple Books and Google Play Books will automatically be updated and always up to date.

Please feel free to use the QR codes attached (Apple or Google Play-store) for anyleaflets/communications where you may wish to include a mention to #littlebluebookofsunshine


Published on 25th May 2026

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Services

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service:

Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a NHS specialist service that aims to help young people aged 5 -18 years and their families who are finding it hard to manage their emotional and psychological health, and who need early, ongoing and severe mental health problems.

If you are worried about a young person please check out the specific guidance in relation to the mental health difficulties that they may be experiencing, plesae visit their website by following this link.

Learn more about mental health problems in children and how to self manage them while waiting for further help.

Public Health Nursing:

Public Health Nurses aim to support every child’s health throughout their time at school and college. They work not only within schools and colleges but also where young people want to be seen. They will see all children, young people and their parents who are aged between 5-19 years and residing within Southampton for further information regarding their services and how to access help please visit their web page on the link below:

https://www.solent.nhs.uk/our-services/services-listings/public-health-nursing-5-19-years/
Telephone: 0300 123 6661
Email address: snhs.publichealthnursingsouthampton@nhs.net 
No Limits Drop In Centre:
The No Limits Advice Centre is an informal, friendly ‘one stop shop’ to receive help with any issues that children and young adults face may be facing, including relationships, sexual health, sexuality, alcohol and drugs, health and well-being issues, domestic violence or abuse, education, employment, finances and energy advice. One can visit alone or with a friend and there’s no appointment needed.
Contact Details:
No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF
Telephone: 02380 224 224
Email: enquiries@nolimitshelp.org.uk
 
No Limits also offer Community Navigator for 13-25 years old - The Community Navigation service (also referred to as social prescribing) is for young people aged 13-25 who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues (eg. feeling stressed, worried, lonely or not enjoying things). 
 
Kooth: Online Counselling and Emotional Well-being service for young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday)

Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday) in Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight with a safe and secure means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors.

Website: https://www.kooth.com 

You can also view a short video about the service by following this link: Kooth Video  

Further Information:
For further information to provide support to children as parents or young adults to seek support you can visit resources on the links provided below
  • School Nursing: https://what0-18.nhs.uk/solent/school-nursing 
  • Southampton City Council Early Help Hub: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/health-social-care/children/child-social-care/early-help.aspx 
  • Re:Minds www.reminds.org.uk is a parent-led support group for families who have children/young people with autism or mental health issues. This includes a Facebook group which gives families a safe place to share their worries and ask questions as well as range of resources.
  • Healios: Healios is working towards ensuring children, young people and adults have the best chance of achieving their goals and fulfil their life's potential through supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. They offer range of services to support children and young adults. ThinkNinja: offers useful information regarding mental health in children and how to help them. 

Published on 25th May 2026

Page last reviewed: 25 May 2026
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