Targeted
Children and young people in East Renfrewshire aged 8 -18 years old who are struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing have access to timely and appropriate support.
This support is identified and allocated through our multi-agency screening hub; ensuring that the right support is given at the right time in non-emergency situations.
Healthier Minds Screening Hub
Our multi-agency screening hub partners meet regularly to review and discuss the referrals of children, young people and their families, allocating the most appropriate support based on their needs.
The hub is made up of partners from the following agencies:
What happens next?
After discussion at the screening hub a member of the team or a trusted adult will talk to you about the support that has been offered.
Click to view the Healthier Minds Journey to Support document which details the process from the point of referral.
How to access support
If you are feeling low and need some help speak to a trusted adult, either at home or at school. However, if you would rather contact us directly, click on the link below to share your contact details and a member of the Healthier Minds team will call you back.
Please note there will be limited monitoring of the self-referral form over the holiday period.
Referrals submitted between 20th December – 5th January will be contacted from 6th January 2025 (within 14 days).
Please see below for supports to access while you wait to be contacted by the team.
Please click the link below to continue to our contact form:
Please note: The mailbox will be monitored Monday-Friday 9am – 4:30pm and a member of the team will be in contact with you within 14 working days (excluding public holidays).
Here are some useful supports while you wait to hear from the team:
Childline: Call 0800 1111
Samaritans: Call 116 123
SHOUT: Text YOUNG MINDS to 85258
If you are caring for or concerned about a child you can use Children 1st Parentline free support line or webchat: call 0800 028 4141 or visit this page.
This service should only be used in non-emergency situations.
In an emergency situation, please seek medical attention from your local GP or A&E.
Here are some more helpful mental health and wellbeing resources to help you access support:
National Bullying Helpline – Support and resources for young people dealing with bullying in person or online. Call 08088 020 021 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
CEOP: Think u know – Information on online safety and relationships.
Sleep Action – Practical advice and support if you are having trouble with sleeping.
Beat – Resources and help for you or someone you know with disordered eating, as well as a support helpline and live chat. Call 0808 8010 432 from 1pm -9pm Monday to Friday, 5pm-9pm on weekends and bank holidays or Webchat here.
Young Minds – Website full of advice and information for young people around looking after their mental health as well as real stories from children and young people who have struggled.
Click here to view a document with a further list of supports.
