Supporting Health and Wellbeing
Sometimes, life can present us all with challenges and we need a helping to get back on track. We’ve put together this list of specialist support and it’s hoped that it will be a useful and practical resource for those working with children and young people ensuring there is the same focus on mental health & wellbeing as there is with other curricular areas.
Samaritans
24 Hour confidential support if you are feeling suicidal, self-harming or having a difficult time or supporting someone else.
Call 116 123
jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org
Samaritans self-help app
NHS24
NHS call centre offering health advice - Call 111
Emergency
In the event of an emergency, always call 999 for an ambulance - Call 999
Youth Health Service
Confidential service which can support young people 12-19 in matters including sexual health, substance misuse, anxiety, relationships, risk-taking, weight management, sleep disturbance, gaming and gambling.
Glasgow: Call 0141 451 2727 www.nhsggc.org.uk
Childline
You can phone, instant message, email or Ask Sam if you have concerns or need advice on anything from bullying, your family, relationships, school or your feelings.
Call 0800 11 11
www.childline.org
Breathing Space
Sometimes thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming. Breathing Space offers the opportunity to open up when you are feeling low.
Call 0800 83 85 87
www.breathingspace.scot
Runaway Helpline
If you are thinking about running away, have already run away, want to return, Runaway Helpline can offer advice.
Call 0808 800 7070
Text 116000
www.runawayhelpline.org.uk
LGBT Youth
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender young people. Available for advice, support or someone to talk to.
Call 0141 552 7425
info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Live chat available on website
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
SHOUT
Struggling to cope? Free support for anyone in crisis 24/7
Text 85258
Think You Know
Advice from CEOP protecting children on and offline with a range of portals to suited to different ages. Includes advice on grooming, sexting and sexual abuse.
SeeMe
Information for young people to support talking about mental health
AyeMind
Information on body image, self-esteem and teenage health
Beat
Specialist support and advice for young people experience eating disorders.
Call 0808 801 0811
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Mindshift
App to help you deal with symptoms of stress and anxiety offering strategies to face it rather than avoiding it. Includes information and relaxation techniques to help you deal with worry, social anxiety, exam stress and pain.
MindShift CBT for iOS devices
MindShift CBT for Android devices
PEAK
Brain training app which is completely free and offers a range of games which can be used as a distraction.
Supportive Apps
This is a collection of apps approved by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), to support your health & wellbeing.
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/apps-1
Koooth
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community with articles, moderated discussion boards and 1:1 live chat to support your mental health & wellbeing.
https://www.kooth.com
Age 11-24
Togetherall
Registered mental health practitioners on hand 24 hours a day to offer advice and support with access to free resources and online courses.
https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Check out our resource page for a range of resources and programmes aimed at supporting young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
