Help for Young People

Live Argyll's Youth Service offers young people support, information and guidance and provides opportunities for young people to take part in a wide variety of enjoyable, stimulating and challenging experiences.
Are you worried about someone?  Are you worried about yourself?  If you don't feel safe ... and don't know what to do?  Talk to us ... we can help
Information about childcare and family life - find a nursery or childcare provider, and find out about funded provision for 2 - 4 year olds
We provide support for young people who are in the process of leaving care and aiming to live independently.
Find out more about free bus travel cards for young people under 22 in Scotland
Find out about Young Scot cards for people aged between 11 and 25, for rewards, discounts and more
Find out more about the pledge from the Scottish Government to guarantee a place in education or training for 16 - 19 year olds.
Find out about Early and Effective Intervention, a process that seeks to divert children and young people away from offending.
This guidance is primarily designed for practitioners working with children and young people but also lists useful sources of support and guidance for young people experiencing feelings of suicide or self-harm on how to access appropriate and effective support
The Argyll and Bute Corporate Parenting Board provides leadership and direction to the Corporate Parents of Argyll and Bute in working together to improve the outcomes and maximise the life opportunities for all our care experienced children and young people