Wellbeing & support resources

The Sleep Charity

Support and guidance for children’s and adults’ sleep.
Website: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/

Samaritans (24/7 Support)

Free confidential emotional support.
Call: 116 123 (free, anytime)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

National Autistic Society – Resources for Autistic People & Families

Includes social stories, daily schedule templates, anxiety management tips and more.
Website:
https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/resources/helpful-resources.aspx

Mind UK – Managing Anxiety & Mental Health Support

Information, advice, and an online peer support community.
Websites:
https://www.mind.org.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/support-community-elefriends/

Please find below some external websites that provide advice and guidance on a range of safety issues:

Local Links

CAMHS | https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/our-services/wirral/camhs-0-18-wirral
Provides treatment and support to young people that are experiencing mental health difficulties

Family Toolbox | https://familytoolbox.co.uk/
Tips and tools for family life on the Wirral

Wirral Gov | https://www.wirral.gov.uk/benefits-and-money/emergency-financial-support
Offers emergency financial support to parents

0-19 Health & Wellbeing Service | https://localofferwirral.org/listing/0-19-health-and-wellbeing-service/
A range of support for young people and families

Family Hubs

Family Hubs are spaces where families with children aged 0 to 19 (25 with SEND) can easily access a wide range of non-judgemental support to help them live well in Wirral. They bring together maternity services, health visitors, infant feeding support, parenting support and activities for children aged 0 to 5.

https://www.wirral.gov.uk/early-years-and-childcare/family-hubs

https://familytoolbox.co.uk/resource-list/family-hubs/

Koala | https://koalanw.co.uk/family-support
Trained family support mentors who can visit you, offering flexible support that is tailored to your family needs

Response | https://www.talktofrank.com/treatment-centre/response
A confidential service for people ages 13-19, offering a wide range of support covering drugs and alcohol, mental health and homelessness

Cafe Create |https://www.zillowirral.co.uk/
A place for young people to relax, be supported, get informed and get involved

Talking Together Wirral | https://www.nhs.uk/services/clinic/talking-together-wirral/NDC17
A free confidential service available to anyone aged 16 or over

The Hive Youth Zone | https://www.thehiveyouthzone.org/
A purpose built facility for young people aged 8-19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities

Wirral Foodbank | https://wirral.foodbank.org.uk/
Helping local people in crisis

Teenage Helpline | https://www.wirralinfobank.co.uk/Services/4131
Puts young people in contact with peers, as well as offering other support

Zillo | https://www.zillowirral.co.uk/about-4
A website for young people to get information on the latest events, news, expert health and wellbeing advice

Tomorrow’s Women | https://www.tomorrowswomen.org.uk/
Support for women and girls facing personal problems

Sexual Health Wirral | https://www.sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk/
Free and confidential contraception and sexual health services for people living on the Wirral

Brook Wirral | https://www.sexualhealthwirral.nhs.uk/our-services/aged-19-and-under/brook-wirral/
Free and confidential services for people aged 19 and under, offering sexual health screening, contraception, pregnancy testing, condoms and advice

Barnardos | https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Providing support for young people in care

Self injury support for women and girls | https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
Self-harm and self-injury charity offering direct support

Crea8ing Community | https://www.crea8ingcommunity.com/
Peer led support group for parents of children with mental health and SEND support needs

Team Mental Health Provision | https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/our-services
A range of services to support parents and families

The Martin Gallier Project | https://www.themartingallierproject.org/
Supporting an individual who is experiencing suicidal crisis

The Paul Lavelle Foundation | https://paullavellefoundation.co.uk/
Providing support for low to medium risk males experiencing domestic abuse

Nacro – https://www.nacro.org.uk/
Advise and support disadvantaged young people and adults

The Rollercoaster Project | https://letstalkaboutloss.org/
Improving youth access to bereavement support, led by young people themselves

Young Person’s Advisory Service | https://ypas.org.uk/gyro-parents-group-pilot/
For parents of transgender and non binary young people, or those exploring or questioning their gender

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Useful Resources

Samaritans | https://www.samaritans.org
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you

Childline | https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through

Educate Against Hate | https://educateagainsthate.com/
Practical advice for parents, carers, and staff on protecting young people from extremism and radicalism
 

Parent/Carer Information

NSPCC | https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Advice, guidance and support

Family Lives | https://www.familylives.org.uk
Building better family lives together
 

Internet Safety

Thinkuknow | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline

My Safety Net | https://mysafetynet.org.uk/
Safety Net is a charity which helps children and young people feel safe and confident

CEOP Internet Safety | https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors

Get Safe Online | https://www.getsafeonline.org/
Advice and help about online safety
 

Substance Abuse

Talk to Frank | https://www.talktofrank.com/
Honest information about drugs

Teens Health – Drugs and Alcohol | https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/drug-alcohol/?WT.ac=t-nav-drug-alcohol#catnutrition
Links to information about drugs and alcohol

Turning Point | https://www.turning-point.co.uk/
Drug and alcohol support for young people
 

Self Harm

National Self Harm Network | https://www.nshn.co.uk/
The forum provides crisis support, information and resources, advice, discussions and distractions

ALUMINA | https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
FREE ONLINE SELF-HARM SUPPORT FOR 14-19’S

NHS Self harm guide | http://www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/bsmhft/leaflets/selfhelp/Self%20Harm.pdf
This booklet is for people who deliberately harm themselves and are unhappy about it. It is also for family and friends who may have difficulty understanding this behaviour
 

Mental Health

Rethink Mental Illness | https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/
Guidance and support with mental health

Young Minds | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Helping young people get the mental health support they need

NHS | https://www.nhs.uk/
Information and guidance around mental health

Kooth | https://www.kooth.com/
Mental Wellbeing
 

Bereavement

Winston’s Wish | https://www.winstonswish.org/
Winston’s Wish support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

Cruse Bereavement Care | https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care are here to support you after the death of someone close
 

Sexual Health

Brook | https://www.brook.org.uk/
Your free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing experts

NHS | https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/
Information about sexual health

 

Eating Disorders

Beat Eating Disorders | https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder/
Advice, guidance and support about eating disorders