Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) supports young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. We want every young person in Bath and North East Somerset and beyond to be emotionally healthy, confident and empowered in themselves.
We work with young people in partnership with schools, Bath College and the University of Bath. Through our community hubs in central Bath, Twerton, Keynsham and Radstock.
We provide a range of free services including counselling, listening support, youth participation, advocacy and specialist groups, support for care leavers and a LGBT+ focused youth group.
• Community Counselling Service
• School Based Counselling in Secondary Schools, Bath College and Bath University
• Listening Support – eight 20-minute listening sessions
• RUH Hospital Youth Work – for young people who have long term health conditions or have been admitted to hospital
• CAMHS Social Prescribers
• Advocacy Services for Children in Need (Shout Out)
• Advocacy Service for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Independent Visiting – volunteers, there to have fun, arrange activities and make plans with the young person based on their interests
• B&NES Youth Forum – campaigning group open to 11-18’s (up to 25 with additional needs)
• Your OTR - group of young people aged 18-28 who take the lead on shaping and improving OTR
• OTR’s LGBTQ+ project - supports young people who are questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Age range: 10 – 25 years
Last updated: 12 September 2025