Mental Health

Mental Health Resources
Below is an array of useful resources to either gain support and guidance or to deepen your understanding about the needs regarding Mental Health.
	0300 303 3972 The helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages – including children and young people; The helpline is now the first port of call for mental health help
	MyMind is a website for young people, parents, and professionals working with children & young people. Here you can find information on how to look after your mental health, how to access help and support, and details of support services in your local area.
	Kids Time Wirral is a monthly workshop for local families where there is a parental mental health difficulty; with an emphasis on helping children and young children affected by the issue to access information and support. If you want you family to be involved in Kidstime as a worker who is currently involved with your family, such as CAMHS, AMHS, school nurses, school, GPs or social workers or anyone in a voluntary agency supporting your family. For any additional information call 0151 647 3160.
	This is a charity set up to support young people with the provision of talking therapies with no waiting lists. There are specific programmes for young people ages 11-14.
	Electric Islands is an immersive therapeutic support programme for young people ages 11-14. The programme helps young people to learn key skills to help manage their emotional wellbeing, using evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and positive psychology over 6 weekly sessions.
	Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe an anonymous support to children aged 11 and over. Children can register with the service and then can be provided with online counselling and advice services.
	A service for children, young people and families designed to deliver postive outcomes using evidence-based models and the latest research.
	Talking Together is a free, confidential talking therapy provided on behalf of the NHS for anyone age 16+ who lives on the Wirral. To make a referral speak to your GP or self-refer by calling 0151 649 1859.
	Childline offers information and advice to young people via their website as well as 1:1 counselling via phone calls or by email. There is also advice and information on specific topics on the website.
	Anna Freud's vision is a world where children and families are supported effectively to build on their strengths and to achieve their goals in life.
	The Lily Jo Project is designed to help you help yourself.

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