helpful resources
YOUNG PEOPLE
bereavement
Beacon House - Beacon House is a specialist, innovative and creative therapeutic service for young people, families and adults who have experienced trauma and loss.
Jigsaw - Supporting young people through the loss of a loved one.
Phyllis Tuckwell - Support for children who have lost a parent.
Winston's Wish - Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
dealing with exam stress
Exam stress - Advice on dealing with revision, exam stress and results day.
Exam stress & pressure - Advice and support for beating stress around exams and coping with the pressure you may feel.
Preparing for exams - Tips from the NHS about revising for exams and how to handle exam days.
Self-care - A blog post sharing tips for making time for self-care whilst studying for exams.
lgbtq+
Barnardo's - Support for LGBT+ children, young people and their families in the UK.
Gendered Intelligence - Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.
Mind - Useful contacts to support LGBTQIA+ mental health.
NSPCC - Safeguarding LGBTQ+ children and young people
Stonewall - Information and support for the LGBTQ community.
The Proud Trust - The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ youth charity empowering young people to be proud of who they are.
mental health
Anna Freud - The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope.
Barnardo's - Helping children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
Catch22 - Young person's substance misuse service.
Charlie Waller - Provide mental health training, resources and consultancy with a focus on children and young people.
Childline - Information, advice and support for young people on a range of subjects.
Clear Fear App - Clear Fear is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and uses the evidence-based treatment CBT to focus on learning to reduce the physical responses to threat by learning to breathe, relax and be mindful as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions.
CYP Haven - A safe space for children and young people aged 10-18 where they can talk about worries and mental health in a confidential, friendly and supportive environment.
Daylio - A self-care bullet journal system to track goals, moods and happiness.
East to West - Bringing hope to young lives all across Surrey and Berkshire. Supporting children, young people and their families struggling with difficult and damaging issues, from self-harming and bullying to broken family relationships, abuse and even homelessness.
EikOnline Virtual Youth Club - A virtual youth club using social media platforms such as Teams, Instagram and more.
Headspace - Mindfulness for a range of situations, including soundtracks to help sleep.
Healthy Surrey - Healthy Surrey can help you lead a healthier life.
Kooth - Whatever you’re feeling, they’re here to help. Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people aged 11-24. You can see a quick introduction to Kooth here.
Learning Space - Learning Space is a children and young people’s mental health charity based in Surrey with over 20 years’ experience of working with children, young people and their families.
Lucy Rayner Foundation - Support services for people with mental health challenges. Free counselling for young adults aged between 14–39.
Mental Health Foundation - Challenging the way things are done and creating fundamental change in the UK’s approach to mental health.
Mind - Information and advice for 13–25 year olds on a wide range of subjects, including mental health. Support from trained staff members, counselling, live chats and discussion boards are available to engage with.
MindShift CBT - This app uses tools based on CBT to help you overcome worry, panic, pressure for perfection etc.
NSPCC - Help for children and young people Call Childline on 0800 1111.
Place2Be - They use a distinctive therapeutic approach to support children and young people's mental health.
Reading Well - Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading.
Relate - Whether it’s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else - they help everyone to build better relationships. Book a 25-minute call with a counsellor, who will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to express your concerns and get advice.
Safe Haven - Whatever your issue, whether it’s around mental health, housing and homelessness, sexual health, substance use, money, or anything else, their trained youth workers are available to support, advise and educate you, helping you to grow in confidence, manage your life and build a brighter future. For children & young people under the age of 26 in Hampshire.
Safe Space Health - Information for young people about mental and physical health.
Samaritans - Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. There 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Shout - However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. There to support you with your mental health. Resources and tips to help if you're feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed. Free confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope
Step-by-Step - Free counselling for 11-25 year olds, available by referral for those registered to a GP in Surrey or by self-referral for those registered to a GP in Hampshire.
Surrey Care Trust - A local charity working with volunteers to give people the opportunities, skills, and support they need to achieve their potential.
TalkPlus - Offer free NHS Talking Therapies in Rushmoor, Hart and Farnham for stress, anxiety, low mood and worry, as well as, support for managing a long-term health condition.
The Mix - Information and advice for 13–25 year olds on a wide range of subjects, including mental health. Support from trained staff members, counselling, live chats and discussion boards are available to engage with.
Young Minds - Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, they’re ready to help.
Youth Counselling Service - They offer counselling to those aged between 12 and 24 who are living, working or studying within West Surrey and North East Hampshire. You can talk about anything that is worrying you like relationships, families, drugs, pregnancy, sexuality, stress, bullying, feeling low, depression or anything else.
mindfulness
Audio Meditations - A YouTube playlist of simple, soothing mindfulness meditations from AboutKidsHealth.
Calm Zone - Lots of activities and tools to help you feel better when you're feeling anxious, scared or sad.
Daylio - A self-care bullet journal system to track goals, moods and happiness.
Headspace - Mindfulness for a range of situations, including soundtracks to help sleep.
Youth Mental Health Animations - A YouTube playlist of useful animations from AboutKidsHealth. These videos are useful, practical ways to use mindfulness.
racial equality
Stop Hate UK - Young People's Online Hate Resource Hub.
Young Minds - Black mental health matters.
Young Minds - Racism and mental health.
self-harm/suicide
Alumina - Free online self-harm support for 10-17 year olds.
Battle Scars - Supporting anybody affected by self-harm.
Calm Harm - Calm Harm is a free app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
East to West - Support for self-harming, overdose and attempting suicide - Partnered up with Emerge Advocacy
Emerge Advocacy - Youth workers working with people aged 10-25 in A&E due to self-harm, a suicide attempt or emotional crisis.
National Self Harm Network (NSHN) - Support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life
Papyrus - PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
TESS - They focus on improving support and knowledge around self-injury.
social media
Online stress - A video helping you decide how to react when something online makes you compare your life to others.
Rise Above - A website for young people, talking about topics that impact you.
Cyberbullying - Information from The Mix about what cyberbullying is and how to deal with it.
Childnet - Information, help and advice for young people about the internet and social media.
Fearless - Anonymously report a crime.
Knowing what to trust online - BBC Bitesize talk you through fake news and filters.
Safer Internet - Videos, games and quizzes to help you use the internet safely and positively.
Spotting misleading images - BBC Bitesize give some top tips on spotting misleading images online.
Think you know - The Internet, relationships and you. A website provided by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre.
young carers
Action for Carers - Support and information for carers and young carers.
ADULTS
Abuse and exploitation
County Lines - Information from CrimeStoppers on 'County Lines' drug dealing networks.
Fearless - Information on different types of crime and their consequences, as well as the opportunity to report crime anonymously.
Forced Marriage - Information from SupportLine about forced marriages and where to get further support.
Gangs - A government produced PDF offering advice on gangs for parents and carers.
Let's Talk About It - Information about radicalisation and the Prevent duty.
NSPCC - Information and support for keeping children safe across a range of areas such as abuse, relationships, online and drugs & alcohol.
Pace - Information about child criminal exploitation and child sexual exploitation, including support for parents of children at risk.
Parents Protect - Help for parents and carers to understand and protect against child sexual abuse and exploitation.
RASASC - A charity that support survivors of all genders over the age of 13 from across Surrey, who have been raped, sexually abused or have had an unwanted sexual experience.
Refuge - The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Rights of Women - Dedicated to providing frontline legal advice to women experiencing all forms of violence against women and girls in England and Wales.
Safer North Hampshire - Information and resources for safety in the local community, including antisocial behaviour and domestic abuse.
STARS - STARS is a Mindworks Surrey Specialist Service that works with children and young people (up to the age of 25), and their families, who have been affected by sexual abuse.
Surrey Against Domestic Abuse - Help and support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in Surrey.
Women's Aid - Women's Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide life-saving services across England.
Womankind Worldwide - Signposting to organisations that offer advice and support to those affected by FGM.
Your Sanctuary - We offer sanctuary, support and empowerment to anyone affected by Domestic Abuse. All our services are confidential.
advice/courses
Alcohol and drug addiction - Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones.
Body Image - Practical advice for parents helping their teens with body image and self-esteem.
Charlie Waller - Free webinars for young people, parents, carers and educators.
Child and Family Health Surrey (01883 340922) - Support for all aspects of child health, development and parenting.
Family Links - The Centre for Emotional Health - Helping you get the best out of family life. Webinars and resources to help with parenting.
Fearless - Fearless is a website that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously.
Free online mental health courses - Learn the skills to help those around you and gain recognised mental health qualifications with our series of free online courses.
Guide to CAMHS - A guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for parents and young people.
Living with Worry - Free guide: "Living With Worry And Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty".
Mental Health Courses - Free mental health courses online
MindEd for Families - Information on parenting and supporting young people’s mental health.
Netmums Parenting Course - An 8-week email course covering a range of topics to increase parenting confidence
Out-of-hours Advice Line for Neurodevelopmental difficulties - Barnardo's and the National Autistic Society offering advice and support between 5 pm and 11 pm every day of the week. Phone 0300 222 5755.
Parent Talk - Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust.
Parents' Toolkit - Tips and resources from the BBC to help support your and your child's wellbeing and learning.
Place2Be Parent Smart - Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour.
Surrey Adult Learning - Surrey Adult Learning provides inclusive opportunities to promote learning, health and wellbeing.
Surrey Family & Mediation Services - Not for profit family mediation services, providing practical assistance dealing with separation. Free of costs to those eligible for free legal aid.
Surrey Family Information Service - A directory of support available to families in Surrey.
The Parent Handbook - A reference book for parents and carers of 11-19 year olds in Surrey.
bereavement
Beacon House - Beacon House is a specialist, innovative and creative therapeutic service for young people, families and adults. With a special interest in working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss
Cruse - Support with grief and bereavement. Their volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you're feeling right now - 0808 808 1677
finance
Family Fund Trust - They are the UK's largest grant-making charity for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income.
Step by Step - At Step by Step they passionately believe in supporting local young people who are going through hard times. They take a unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities, and specialist support services. This approach helps young people to identify and fulfil their aspirations.
The Mix - The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. There to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social or counselling service.
mental health
Anna Freud - Advice about mental health, what help you might receive and how to help others.
Anxiety UK - Anxiety UK is a national charity, helping to support people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Catalyst - Catalyst Support works to promote the mental health and wellbeing of people in Surrey, improving lives in terms of stability and wellbeing, with the aim of reducing harm to themselves, their families and the community.
Centre for Psychology - Within Surrey, the NHS primarily funds CBT which involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours in order to change the way we think, feel and act.
Depression Xpression - Face to face meetings for people struggling with depression and anxiety.
DHC talking therapies - This NHS service is free, confidential and available throughout Surrey for people 17+ who are registered with a Surrey GP.
Hub of Hope - The Hub of Hope has directed hundreds of thousands of people to life-changing and even life-saving support and it is now the UK’s go-to mental health support signposting tool, with thousands of local, regional and national support groups and services listed.
Ieso Health - Text-based, online CBT sessions. Free for NHS patients in many areas of the UK.
Lucy Rayner Foundation - Offers several different support services for people with mental health challenges.
Mind Matters NHS - If you are feeling low, anxious or stressed, Mind Matters Surrey can help. We're your local NHS provider offering free and confidential talking therapies to people aged 17+ registered with a Surrey GP.
NSPCC - Help for adults concerned about a child Call us on 0808 800 5000
Peer Talk - PeerTalk's vision is to establish a UK wide network of volunteer facilitated peer support group meetings for people who experience depression and to offer support to their families.
Qwell - Online emotional wellbeing and mental health support for Surrey SEND parents.
Recovery College - Online courses and audio guides to improve mental health and help manage stress and anxiety.
Relate - Whether it’s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else they help everyone to build better relationships. Book a 25-minute call with a counsellor, who will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to express your concerns and get advice.
Safe Haven - Get help if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Shout - Free confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
Side by Side - Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Sport in Mind - Sport in Mind is an award-winning mental health charity (unaffiliated to Mind and not part of the local Mind network) that was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 2010 with a simple mission: "To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity".
SUN - Service User Network for adults experiencing difficulties with complex emotions often associated with personality disorder.
Young Minds Parent Helpline - Help, advice and signposting for parents with concerns for their child's mental health. Available by telephone, email or webchat.
online safety
Internet Matters - Expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
Internet Matters (Parental Controls) - Step-by-step guides to setting up privacy settings on a wide range of devices, apps and sites.
Internet Matters (Social Media Guides) - Simple explanations of some popular apps and how to help young people stay safe using them.
NSPCC - A wide range of information about keeping your child safe online, including tips on discussing the topic with them.
Nude Selfies - A YouTube playlist of short films by CEOP. Nude Selfies: what parents and carers need to know.
Safer Internet - UK advice centre providing tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online.
The Breck Foundation - Information on online grooming, including through gaming and social media.
Thinkuknow - Information from CEOP about how to keep young people safe online and how to deal with any concerns you may have.
This is a copy of the presentation to Year 7 parents regarding online safety and the use of iPads (18/10/23) - https://youtu.be/kUNTUAb6p8c
self-harm
Self-harm for parents and carers - This webpage looks at the reasons behind why people self-harm, and offers advice about what to do to help.
SOMEONE TO LISTEN
Anna Freud - The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope.
CYP Haven - A safe space for children and young people aged 10-18 where they can talk about worries and mental health in a confidential, friendly and supportive environment.
Kooth - Whatever you’re feeling, they’re here to help. Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people aged 11-24. You can see a quick introduction to Kooth here.
Lucy Rayner Foundation - Support services for people with mental health challenges. Free counselling for young adults aged between 14–39.
Mind - Information and advice for 13–25 year olds on a wide range of subjects, including mental health. Support from trained staff members, counselling, live chats and discussion boards are available to engage with.
NSPCC - Help for children and young people Call Childline on 0800 1111.
Samaritans - Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. There 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Shout - However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. There to support you with your mental health. Resources and tips to help if you're feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed. Free confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
TalkPlus - Offer free NHS Talking Therapies in Rushmoor, Hart and Farnham for stress, anxiety, low mood and worry, as well as, support for managing a long-term health condition.
The Mix - Information and advice for 13–25 year olds on a wide range of subjects, including mental health. Support from trained staff members, counselling, live chats and discussion boards are available to engage with.
Youth Counselling Service - We offer counselling to those aged between 12 and 24 who are living, working or studying within West Surrey and North East Hampshire. You can talk about anything that is worrying you like relationships, families, drugs, pregnancy, sexuality, stress, bullying, feeling low, depression or anything else.