Additional Support Options
Special thanks to
our mental health partner Nicky Edwards from Dandelion Training and
Development for their collaboration in making this happen.
Support
Young Minds is a charity focussing on children’s mental health.
Parent helpline –
0808 802 5544
youngminds.org.uk
Mind offer advice and support to those experiencing mental health challenges.
0300 1233 393
mind.org.uk
Self-Harm UK (Alumina) is a project designed to support young people, aged 10-17, who self-harm.
01582 877220
selfharm.co.uk
Winston’s Wish is a UK based bereavement charity for children. They offer emotional and practical support for children and their families.
0808 8020 021
winstonswish.org
SHOUT offers a 24/7 text support service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Texts are free Text YM to 85258
Drugfam – Support for families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs or alcohol. Open 9am to 9pm, every day.
0300 888 3853
Change Grow Live offer drug and alcohol support to individuals, parents and families
changegrowlive.org
SANE offers emotional support, information and guidance to young people affected by mental health.
Textcare is an out of hours helpline (4pm-10pm)
0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
The Samaritans are a UK charity offering mental health crisis phone lines and support
116 123
samaritans.org
Cruse Bereavement Care is a UK based charity which supports those who have been bereaved
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Child Bereavement UK supports children and their families after the loss of a child, or when a child is grieving
0800 028 8840
childbereavementuk.org
Women’s Aid – Supporting women and children
womensaid.org.uk
The Mens Advice Line – For male domestic abuse survivors
0808 801 0327
Selfcare Strategies
Taking care of ourselves can include:
Being out in nature
Being hydrated
Fresh air
Sunshine
Listening to music
Talking
Being creative
Being logical
A hot bath or shower
ASMR or bilateral stimulation
Exercise
Having a routine
Regulation Strategies