Mental Health Support

There is a lot of uncertainty around the current COVID-19 Pandemic, particularly given that the situation is constantly developing and changing.

Understandably, this is causing a lot of worry and anxiety for people.  Having children and young people at home, often when people are trying to work themselves, adds another layer of stress.  It is therefore important to not only consider our physical health during such challenging times, but also to pay attention to our mental health.  It is normal to feel worried, stressed and anxious when we are faced with uncertain situations.

Below are some resources that we felt parents / carers and our pupils may find useful:

  • NHS Mental Health Crisis Line is a new phone line, opened to provide access to Mental Health 24 hour Support and run by NHS CWP Trust staff. This telephone line is for anyone who may need support in and across Wirral, Chester West and Chester East. Anyone can call and talk to dedicated Mental Health Professional, including children, young people and all adult age groups 24/7. The number is 0300 303 3972.

  • Stress Management Leaflet - Feeling angry and overwhelmed? This leaflet will help to explain why and provide some useful information.

  • NHS Mental Health Helplines - Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.

  • CAMHS - A website full of resources and links to support young people and their families with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  • Wirral Council Helpline - recently launched helpline for young people feeling unsafe or worried.

    HSIS - Contact details for your usual HSIS Youth Worker.

    Mental Health Foundation - Looking after your mental health while working during the Coronavirus outbreak

    NHS - Coronavirus and how to support your children.

    How to look after your mental wellbeing while at home – Information and strategies for young people with increase anxiety.

    Yogasmiths - a free 10 minute breath mindfulness meditation YouTube clip for you to try out. This type of practice can help you to find a calmer, quieter place. They also have online yoga classes but these are chargeable (£6.50 per class)

    Kooth.com is a web based confidential support service available to young people. Kooth provides a safe and secure means of accessing mental health and wellbeing support. In addition Kooth offers young people (aged 11-25) in Wirral the opportunity to have a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor. Counsellors are available from 12noon to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm to 10 pm at weekends, every day of the year on a drop-in basis. Young people can access regular booked online counselling sessions as needed. Outside counselling hours’ young people can message our team and get support by the next day.