Mental Health & Well Being
Children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to involving young people and parents in all aspects of our work in school. We hope that you will find the information useful.
Parents Helpline Enquiries, from Young Minds, offers advice about mental health in children and young people up to the age of 25. You can call the helpline on 0808 802 5544.
Childline offers a confidential telephone counselling service, so your child can speak to someone anonymously. They can:
- call 0800 1111 any time, free of charge
- have an online chat with a counsellor
- check out the Childline message boards
Shout provides free, confidential support with trained crisis volunteers via text for anyone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK, or visit Crisis Text Line for more information.
The Mix offers a free, confidential telephone helpline and online service for young people. They can:
- call 0808 808 4994 free of charge, from 11am to 11pm every day
- access the The Mix online community
- email The Mix
