Mental Health Support for Parents

Supporting a young person who is struggling can be worrying and exhausting, It is entirely understandable if you are finding it difficult.

We have put together some information guides below that you may find useful.

We all go through difficult times and sometimes this can affect our mental health. You can get support through your GP and other local organisations. Whether you need some extra support yourself or you are supporting someone else, there is help available.

Support for adults

  • NHS mental health - information and support
  • MIND - helpline, signposting and crisis support
  • Samaritans - call 116 123 for free, 24/7 support

Support for young people 

  • Childline - for information or advice call 08001111
  • Young Minds - for immediate support text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support
  • Samaritans - call 116 123 for free, 24/7 support
  • Shout - for immediate support text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 support
  • The Mix - offers free e-mail support, 1-2-1 webchat service and free short-term counselling

Support for parents/carers

  • Action for Children - Parent Talk
  • Young Minds - Parent helpline and webchat
  • Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention

In an Emergency

Mental health emergencies should be taken seriously. 

Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

  • Someone's life is at risk - for example they have injured themselves or taken an overdose
  • You do not feel you can look after yourself or someone else 
  • You cannot keep yourself or someone else safe

 

Get in Touch

To get in touch with Stimpson Avenue Academy please click on the link below, or call us on 01604 346800

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