This page contains details of organisations which might be useful for pupils, particularly when the school is closed for holidays. Web addresses and phone numbers have been provided where applicable:
Childline
ChildLine is a free 24 hour counselling service for children and young people in the UK provided by the NSPCC. ChildLine deals with any issue which causes distress or concern. If you are worried about anything, something big or something small – don’t bottle it up. It can really help if you talk to someone. If there is something on your mind and you cannot talk to your parent or a teacher, ChildLine is here for you. Phone: 0800 1111
Coram Voice (advice for children in care)
Coram Voice provides support for children in care and equips them to hold to account the services that are responsible for their care.
– advice on their rights and what support they’re entitled to
– support at meetings with Children’s Services to express their wishes and feelings
– support to make a complaint if they are not happy about the decisions that have been made about them
Freephone helpline: 0808 800 5792
- Email : help@coramvoice.org.uk
- Text and WhatsApp: 07758 670369
- Online: www.coramvoice.org.uk/alwaysheard
Eating disorders
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Freephone: 0808 801 0677 or Youthline 0808 801 0711
Kooth (online support for young people)
Kooth provides a safe and secure means of accessing mental health and wellbeing support designed specifically for young people.
Response, Wirral
Support to tackle alcohol and substance misuse, targeting those young people that require intensive support.
http://www.talktofrank.com/treatment-centre/response
Phone: 0151 666 4123
Teen Wirral
Teenwirral offers online advice, tips and support for teenagers on a variety of issues: from creating a CV, to online bullying support and mental health issues .The site has been updated with a new look and logo and is designed to work better on mobiles and tablets.
Young Minds
Are you a young person in crisis or do you need help coping with a mental health issue?
The Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you
Papyrus (Prevention of young suicide)