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Healthier Minds Team

A new team called Healthier Minds has been created to support your mental and emotional wellbeing (10-18 years). The team includes people from different services, who have lots of experience and knowledge to ensure that you receive the support that best meets your needs.

 

Healthier Minds Screening Hub

The hub meets every week to review the referrals. The people involved in the hub are shown below:

 

 

What happens next?

After discussion at the hub, your trusted adult will talk to you about the support that has been offered. If accepted we will contact you to begin the support.

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.

I am a young person and I would like to submit a self-referral

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.