What issues are you currently struggling with?
We have a school nurse and a school counsellor. See your Head of Year for an appointment. You do not need to tell your Head of Year what it is about.
NSPCC
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading children's charity. It provides advice, support and protection for children and families, and offers a confidential helpline for anyone concerned about a child's safety or wellbeing.
Call: 0808 800 5000
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people. It offers support on any issue, including mental health, bullying, family problems, abuse, relationships and online safety, with trained counsellors available to listen and help.
Call: 0800 1111
Visit: childline.org.uk
We are with you
We Are With You is a national charity that provides free, confidential support for people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. The service offers advice, treatment, counselling and support for young people, adults and families.
Call: 0808 164 0074 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)
Visit: wearewithyou.org.uk
Talk to Frank
Talk to Frank is the UK's national drugs information and advice service. It provides honest, confidential information about drugs, their effects, the risks involved, and where to get help and support for yourself or someone else.
Visit: https://www.talktofrank.com/
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK provides information, resources and support for people experiencing anxiety, stress, panic attacks and related mental health difficulties. Support is available through helplines, text services and self-help resources.
Visit: anxietyuk.org.uk
Call: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30)
Text: 07537 416 905
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness is a charity focused on improving wellbeing by encouraging kindness, connection and positive daily habits that can help people live happier and more fulfilling lives.
Visit: actionforhappiness.org
Kooth (Soluna)
Soluna is a free digital wellbeing platform for young people, offering self-guided resources, wellbeing tools, peer support and access to professional coaching.
Visit: web.solunaapp.com
Mood Gym
MoodGYM is an interactive online programme that teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, stress and low mood using evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques.
Visit: moodgym.com.au
Young Minds
YoungMinds is a leading UK charity supporting the mental health of children and young people. It provides advice, information and resources for young people, parents, carers and professionals.
Visit: youngminds.org.uk
Self Help
The NHS Self Help website offers free information, guides and practical tools to help people understand and manage common mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem.
Bereavement Support Service
The Bereavement Support Service provides compassionate support, information and guidance to individuals and families coping with the loss of a loved one. The service can offer emotional support and signpost people to additional specialist resources when needed.
Call: 01772 523 730
Email: bereavement@lthtr.nhs.uk
Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish is a UK charity that supports children and young people after the death of someone important to them. It provides bereavement support, practical advice and specialist resources for young people, parents, carers and professionals.
Call: 08088 020 021
Visit: winstonswish.org
Please make sure you tell a trusted adult in school, we're here to help.
Childline: Bullying and Cyberbullying
This Childline resource provides advice and support for children and young people experiencing bullying or cyberbullying. It explains the different forms bullying can take, offers practical coping strategies, and provides guidance on how to get help and stay safe.
Visit:https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/bullying-cyberbullying/
Family Lives
Family Lives is a national charity that offers support, advice and resources for families, parents, carers and young people. The service helps with a wide range of issues including bullying, family relationships, behaviour, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat is the UK's leading eating disorder charity, providing support, information and resources for anyone affected by eating disorders. The charity offers helplines, online support groups and guidance for young people, adults, families and carers seeking help and recovery.
Call: 0808 801 0677
Email: fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Visit: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Sleeping Problems (NHS Self Help Guide)
This NHS self-help guide provides practical advice and evidence-based techniques to help improve sleep. It covers common causes of sleeping difficulties, healthy sleep habits, and strategies for managing insomnia and other sleep-related problems.
https://selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk/self-help-guides/sleeping-problems
Lancashire Youth Zone: LGBT+ Issues That Matter
This Lancashire County Council resource provides information, advice and support for young people on a range of LGBT+ topics. It covers identity, relationships, wellbeing and sources of local and national support to help young people feel informed, included and supported.
Visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/youthzone/need-to-know/lgbt-issues-that-matter/
The Be You Project
The Be You Project is a Lancashire-based service that supports LGBT+ young people by providing safe spaces, guidance, support groups and opportunities to build confidence, wellbeing and positive relationships.
Visit: thebeyouproject.co.uk
Stonewall
Stonewall is one of the UK's leading LGBT+ charities. It works to create a more equal society and provides information, resources and support for LGBT+ people, as well as guidance for families, schools and organisations.
Visit: stonewall.org.uk
Thinkuknow
Thinkuknow is an online safety programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team. It provides age-appropriate advice, resources and guidance to help children, young people, parents and carers stay safe online, including information on social media, gaming, cyberbullying and online exploitation.
Visit: thinkuknow.co.uk
National Self-Harm Network (NSHN)
The National Self-Harm Network provides information, support and resources for people affected by self-harm. It aims to reduce stigma, promote understanding and help individuals access appropriate support and recovery services.
Visit: nshn.co.uk
Compass Counselling
Compass provides confidential counselling and emotional wellbeing support for children, young people and adults. The service helps people explore challenges they may be facing and develop positive coping strategies to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Visit: https://www.n-compass.org.uk/our-services/counselling
SelfharmUK
SelfharmUK supports young people who are affected by self-harm through information, advice and online resources. The charity aims to increase understanding of self-harm and help young people, families and professionals access appropriate support.
Visit: selfharm.co.uk
Lancashire Sexual Health Service
The Lancashire Sexual Health Service provides free, confidential advice, testing and treatment for a wide range of sexual health needs. The service offers support with contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), relationships and sexual wellbeing, helping young people and adults access expert information and care.
Call: 01254 283888
Visit: lancashiresexualhealth.nhs.uk
Book an appointment: 0300 1234 154
NHS Self Help Leaflets (these cover a range of topics that may not be mentioned above)
Visit: web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp