EA Wellbeing Supports for Children, YP and Families 2025 update<\/a><\/p>\n The purpose of this document is for schools to use when considering which supports may be appropriate for a young person. The Supports provided in each section are just some examples of what is available within East Ayrshire and we would encourage staff to consider these using a Team around the family approach where appropriate.<\/p>\n Anxiety Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n This toolkit was created by the East Ayrshire Wellbeing Network, made up of a range of professionals who work to support the wellbeing of children and young people including counsellors, educational psychologists and home-link workers. \u00a0It is designed to be used by teachers to support children in primary and secondary schools. \u00a0Some activities would also be suitable for use by parents.<\/p>\n D-EXY<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is an online support for the mental health of Young People when and where they need it.<\/strong><\/p>\n We are a digital therapy service designed to help young people\u00a0who are going through a challenging time or who want to keep on top of their wellbeing. We provide online tools and support to help them get back on track with the things that matter \u2013 like friends, mental health, work and study.<\/p>\n D-EXY<\/strong><\/a> provides on-demand support to young people with small bites of proven therapeutic content, videos, activities and practical strategies that work \u2013 all available online, when and where they\u2019re needed. D-EXY<\/strong> <\/a>also offers, safe, moderated online community discussions, and access to counselling \u2013 so they have real people to talk to and helpful information they can work through in their own time.<\/p>\n D-EXY<\/strong><\/a> is always open 24\/7. Young people are welcome to visit when it suits them<\/p>\n The Flowcharts below were designed to help schools navigate supports for mental health and wellbeing from the earliest level of intervention through to enhanced or immediate support.<\/p>\n EAC Primary Flowchart (1)<\/a><\/p>\n EAC Secondary Flowchart<\/a><\/p>\n APPENDIX 1 key questions<\/a><\/p>\n APPENDIX 3 request for assistance guidance EA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Local Supports for Children and Young People<\/strong><\/p>\n The-Exchange Counselling and Psychological Wellbeing\u00a0 service is available for all children and young people from P1 right through to S6 in\u00a0 East Ayrshire. \u00a0You can find out more on The-Exchange website<\/a> .<\/p>\n To request assistance from the Exchange,\u00a0 please click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Ayrshire Cancer Support now has a service designed solely to support Children and Young People affected by cancer. \u00a0This could be themselves or a friend or family member. \u00a0Please view their leaflets for more information and for how to make a referral.<\/p>\n A guide for children and young people with learning difficulties<\/a><\/p>\n A guide for children under 12<\/a><\/p>\n A guide for families<\/a><\/p>\n A guide for professionals<\/a><\/p>\n A guide for young people 12 – 25 years<\/a><\/p>\n Beautiful Inside and Out <\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: beautifulinsideandoutscio@gmail.com<\/p>\n Tel: 07984328808<\/p>\n Support for bereaved siblings of suicide victims. Promoting feelings of self-worth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Be-friending Service <\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: vibrantcommunities@east-ayrshire.gov.uk <\/strong><\/p>\n Tel: 01563 576359 <\/strong><\/p>\n 1-1 be-friending and be-friending group sessions.<\/p>\n The be-friending service accept requests for assistance for children and young people who are socially isolated, needing support to re-engage with others and their communities plus 2 of the following factors:<\/p>\n YIP World <\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: info@yipworld.org<\/p>\n Tel: 01290 422364<\/p>\n Can provide a range of support services for children and young people.<\/p>\n Young Carers<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: admin@eastayrshirecarers.org.uk<\/p>\n Tel: Kilmarnock \u2013 01563 571533<\/p>\n Cumnock \u2013 012390 426404<\/p>\n Dalmellington \u2013 01292 550696<\/p>\n Offer 1-1 and group supports to young carers. Age specific groups run weekly in Kilmarnock, Cumnock, New Cumnock and Dalmellington.<\/p>\n Your Mind Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out more, or make a request, please contact Lynne Clement on 07860949357 or email lynne.clement@samh.org.uk<\/p>\n LGBT Youth groups <\/strong><\/p>\n The LGBT youth groups are safe and supportive environments for young people to attend and be themselves.\u00a0 Contact vibrantcommunities@east-ayrshire.gov.uk<\/p>\n East Ayrshire Women\u2019s Aid.<\/strong>\u00a0 For women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.\u00a0 Contact them via their website: https:\/\/www.eastayrshirewomensaid.org.uk\/ or call them on 01563 536001<\/p>\n Break the Silence<\/strong> provide a range of tailored, holistic support options for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse who are aged 13 years and above.\u00a0 They are open Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm and you can contact them on 01563 559558 or email them at info@breakthesilence.org.uk<\/p>\n School Nursing Service\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The overall purpose of the School Nursing team is to provide home or school \/ community based support to Children and Young People in relation to their assessed health and wellbeing. Targeted Interventions in line with the 10 National Pathways for School Nursing include support for children and young people in the following areas:<\/p>\n Children and Young People affected by vulnerability or adversity such as homelessness, domestic abuse, substance misuse, young carers or who require<\/p>\n additional support at times of transition. Sexual health and wellbeing is also considered a priority pathway.<\/p>\n RFA to school nurse via Head Teacher or Pupil Support Teacher\u00a0SPOC line 01563545737 to discuss with School Nurse <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Children’s 1st\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Children’s 1st have been procured by the School Nursing service and are available to support children, young people and their families with wellbeing and other areas which may impact on home\/school life.\u00a0 RFA’s via the school nurse or education.<\/p>\n Speech and Language Therapy East Ayrshire Drop in\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SLT23-002-GD East Ayrshire drop in – A3 poster<\/a><\/p>\n Occupational Therapy (OT) Advice Line\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n OT21-003-GD OT (East) Advice line – leaflet (004)<\/a><\/p>\n CAMHS<\/strong><\/p>\n NHS Ayrshire and Arran CAMHS will accept referrals for young people who present with mental health problems that are causing significant impairments in their day-to- day lives, and where the other services and approaches described above have not been effective, or are not appropriate. \u00a0For more information about what is an appropriate referral to CAMHS and how they can help please read the Referral Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n NHS Recommended Apps and Websites for supporting children and young people’s Mental Health and Wellbeing – Apps Websites Helplines MHWB 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n NHS Glasgow Wellbeing Apps\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n National Supports for Young People<\/strong><\/p>\n The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123.\u00a0 Calls are confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer.\u00a0 Alternatively, email jo@samaritans.org.<\/p>\n Breathing Space is available between 6pm and 2am any day of the week on 0800 83 85 87 (calls are free of charge).\u00a0 Calls will be taken by an employed mental health advisor.<\/p>\n Childline is a free 24 hour helpline where children and young people can talk to a counsellor about any problem.\u00a0 Phone 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to access CAMHS Self Help Resources.\u00a0 This is a collection of downloadable self-help guides for children and young people.<\/p>\n Papyrus, Young Suicide prevention society, \u00a0is open 365 days a year, 9am-midnight. Call them on 0800 068 4141<\/p>\n LGBT Youth Scotland have a live chat on their website 3 times a week where you can chat directly with trained youth workers about whatever is on your mind.\u00a0 Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm.\u00a0 You can also email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk outwith these hours if you need support.<\/p>\n NSPCC provides mental health support to children and young people. It\u2019s open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm or 9am-6pm at weekends.\u00a0 Call 0808 800 5000<\/p>\n SAMH Information Service.\u00a0 Get support, information or a chat about mental health.\u00a0 Open 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday.\u00a0 Phone 0344 800 0500 or email info@samh.org.uk<\/p>\n SHOUT \u2013 Text Service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.\u00a0 A place to go if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.\u00a0 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u00a0 Text SHOUT to 85258.<\/p>\n Young Minds Crisis Messenger \u2013 Text message service for young people looking for help and support with mental health.\u00a0 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\u00a0 Text YM to 85258.<\/p>\n Unravel – Promoting Positive Sleep for teenagers & grief support for C&YP\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/schoolcounselling\/uploads\/sites\/18109\/2024\/05\/07102942\/Screenshot-2024-05-07-at-10.28.54-210x300.png\")
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