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The links below will guide you through the vast array of resources and support available to you, but please remember we are here to help in person too! Speak to your child's form tutor in the first instance and they can help put you in touch with the relevant contacts.

HCC Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners workshops

Looking for some parenting guidance? These FREE workshops will offer some great support. Follow the link above to visit their website and book a space.

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School nursing summer newsletter 2023

mental health first aid training

Useful Websites

Feel free to browse all links below - as also shared on our Student Wellbeing page.

Shout

giveusashout.org  |  24/7 mental health text service  |  Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (it’s free)

All messages are confidential and anonymous

Hub of Hope

hubofhope.co.uk  |  There is always hope…. Tick the box that says ‘only display young persons support’ enter your postcode and then click on the area you wish to find help with….anxiety, panic attacks, depression, the list is endless.

Young Minds

youngminds.org.uk  |  0808 802 5544 (weekdays 9.30 - 4pm) 

Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people

Services for Young People Welwyn Hatfield

Supporting young people age 13 to 17 in Welwyn Hatfield with emotional wellbeing and mental health as well as keeping safe and healthy relationships. Find out how you can make lifestyle changes and learn techniques to boost your emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem or are you struggling with low mood and anxiety? Covers a range of help and advice including writing a C.V.

Tel: 01992 588220, text: 07860 065173

email:sfyp.welwynhatfield@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Welwyn: Block A, Oaklands College, AL8 6AH

Hatfield: Breaks Manor, Link Drive, AL10 8TP  

Tuesdays wellbeing group 3.15 – 5.15, other groups Thursdays and Fridays

Local Mental Health Crisis Team

NHS service providing 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for.

www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

0800 644 4101  |  Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

You’ll speak to a professional in your local NHS mental health service, They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS mental health helplines are free.

Childline

www.childline.org.uk  |  0800 1111

A counselling service for parents, children and young people.

STEM4 - Supporting Teenage Mental Health

Stem4.org.uk  |  Email: enquiries@stem4.org.uk

Stem4 aims to improve teenage mental health by stemming commonly occurring mental health issues at an early stage. It covers self-esteem, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and self-harm offering information on each. It provides useful apps too.

Alumnia

selfharm.co.uk  |  FREE on-line self harm support for 11 to 19 year olds

Offers a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. The courses are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

Samaritans

Samaritans.org  |  For immediate help call 116 123 (24 hours a day)

Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

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