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The Education Support Partnership champions good mental health and well-being among teachers, lecturers, school leaders and support staff. They operate a number of staff support services including an “Employee Assistance Programme” which provides 24/7 advice, support and counselling. They also have a wide range of tools to help improve professional and organisational development. Website – […]
Hope Again is Cruse Bereavement Care’s website for young people. Cruse is a national charity that provides support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone close to them dies. Cruse operates a national freephone Helpline as well as dedicated local services. Website – www.cruse.org.uk www.hopeagain.org.ukEmail – Derby@cruse.org.ukPhone – 01332 332098 (Derby) […]
Young Minds works closely with young people and their families to campaign on issues which impact on young people’s mental health. They operate a range of services including a helpline offering free advice and support to any adult who’s worried about the behavior or mental health of a young person. Young Minds also offers training […]
The Mix provides a range of free expert and peer-to-peer support for Young People under 25 so they can make informed decisions about their physical and mental health. Under 25’s can access counselling, digital and phone-based services. Website – www.themix.org.ukPhone – 0800 808 4994
Kidscape works directly with and provides support for Primary and Secondary school children and families experiencing bullying. They operate an advice line, whilst also providing training (CPD courses) for professionals in how to challenge and prevent bullying in schools. Courses cover a range of topics from basic safeguarding to online safety and peer mentoring. Website […]
Childline is a free, private and confidential national service available online and over the phone for anyone under the age of 19. They have a wide range of resources and services that cater to anything a person under the age of 19 may face. These include a free hotline, an email service and 1-2-1 chats […]
Derbyshire Autism Services is a small charity, working across Derbyshire. They offer information, advice, guidance and support to children, young people and adults affected by autism, with or without a diagnosis, and their families. Website – www.derbyshireautismservices.orgPhone – 01773 741 221
MindEd provides completely free, completely open access, online education, available on tablets, phone or computers – bite-sized chunks of ‘e-learning’, to help adults to support well-being and identify, understand and support children and young people with mental health issues. Website – www.minded.org.uk
Mermaids provides a helpline aimed at supporting transgender youth up to the age of 19, their families and professionals working with them. The helpline offers; emotional support; a gateway to the parents and teens forums and signposting to training and resources. The Mermaids Helping is open Monday – Friday, 9AM – 9PM (times may vary […]
Kooth is a free, online counselling, support and advice service for children and young people aged 11 to 19. Users can access Kooth’s counselling team as a ‘drop in service’ (as and when required), or book weekly, structured sessions with a named therapist. Kooth also offers Peer-To-Peer moderated forums, an online magazine, and a range […]