Emotional wellbeing is just as important as students’ physical health. Knowing what steps we can take to support our mental wellbeing can help us feel better, sleep better and have better relationships with the people around us.
If you are worried about either your own emotional health and wellbeing or that of somebody else, please speak to a member of staff at our Sixth Form. There are also a number of links below which can offer advice and support for young people.
Support Organisations
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone.
Call: 0800 1111
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
FRANK
Confidential support, advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
Call Free: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Live Chat: talktofrank.com/contact-frank
(Open 2pm – 6pm every day)
Website: talktofrank.com
Soluna by Kooth
Soluna is Kooth’s new mental wellbeing platform for young people, designed by the same team behind Kooth and co-designed with young people. Soluna is available as a mobile app or online.
Soluna is a free, safe space to access 1-to-1 practitioner support, connect with others in moderated forums, and discover content and activities that support your wellbeing goals.
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: https://www.kooth.com/
MIND
Information and support for young people aged 11-18.
Includes videos, tools and tips for student mental health.
NHS Better Health
Mental health services are free on the NHS.
To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance.
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health/
Police
If you or somebody else is in danger, or it feels like a situation might get dangerous and you need support right away, then please contact the police.
Emergency: 999
If you cannot talk and are in danger you can make a silent 999 call by pressing 55 on a mobile and your call will be put through to police.
Non-emergency: 101
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Some matters can also be logged online (this should not be used for emergencies).
Website: https://www.gmp.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/
Samaritans
You can talk to the Samaritans about whatever is on your mind, they will listen. This might include how you look, problems at school or college, how people are treating you, and worries about exams or money.
Call: 116 123
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Shout
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks. For anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
Text: Text SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://giveusashout.org/
The Mix
Dedicated support for people aged 11-25 in areas such as mental health, relationship issues, working life, school life, housing, depression and any other issues all year round.
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Young Minds
An online platform for young people who want to understand how they are feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who’s struggling.
Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/