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  • Mental Health and Wellbeing

    If your child or young person is in mental crisis, you should seek immediate advice and support.

    Call 999 is someone's life is at risk or if you feel that you can not keep someone safe.

    NHS -Call 111- option 2  for mental health services.

    Hertfordshire Single Point of Access (SPA) - Call 0800 6444 101

    24/7 mental health support. 

    SHOUT -Text 85258

    Samaritans - Call 116 123 

    24 hours a day everyday.

    HopelineUK- Call 0800 068 4141  Text 07860 039967

    For anyone concerned that  a young person could be thinking about suicide.

    Useful websites regarding children's mental  health and wellbeing

    phase-hitchin.org/resources

    Enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people. 

    sandbox.getcerebral.co.uk

    Launching In Herts on the 1st April 2023 - NHS funded site with  information and resources to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing.

    hct.nhs.uk/childrens-wellbeing-practitioners-service

    An early intervention service for common emotional and mental heath difficulties including school avoidance.

    nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/mental-health-services-for-young-people/children-young-people-mental-health-services-cypmhs/

    Services working with children and young people who have difficulties with their  mental health or wellbeing.

    justtalkherts.org

    Emotional wellbeing information and resources to help children and young people in Hertfordshire.

    withyouth.org

    Service for supporting children and young people with their mental health needs and wellbeing.

    annafreud.org

    Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them in supporting a child experiencing poor mental health.

    place2be.org.uk

    Advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child's wellbeing.

    papyrus-uk.org

    Charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and promotion of positive mental health in young people.

    youngminds.org.uk

    Practical advice and tips on supporting your child with their wellbeing and mental health.

    luminova.app

    A theraputic digital intervention game for childhood anxiety ( aged 7-12)

    Useful websites for help and advice on your mental health and wellbeing as an adult

    mind.org.uk

    Supportive and reliable information for when you are experiencing a mental health problem.

    giveusashout.org

    Resources for all ages if you're struggling with stress or anxiety.

    Text  SHOUT 85258 for free confidential text support.

    hertsmindnetwork.org

    Mental health support for Hertfordshire residents.

    hpft.nhs.uk/services/community-services/nhs-hertfordshire-and-mid-essex-talking-therapies/

    Free and confidential talking therapy for a wide range of Mental Health problems.