EMHPs support children who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health needs, such as mild anxiety/ worry, panic, low mood, low self-esteem, and common behavioural difficulties. Low intensity CBT and is an early intervention strategy method which can equip children with the tools they need to manage their mental health difficulties as they arise, hopefully preventing mental health difficulties later in life.  We also work with parents to help them understand their child’s behaviour or anxiety.

I think I am easy to speak to and I use games and activities to get to know you. The first time you might meet me for an assessment, your parents or carers will probably be with you. I will want to get to know you and ask you how and when you would like your sessions to be delivered.

Here’s a little about me:

 I’m someone who loves meeting new people. I enjoy making people laugh and believe a bit of humor can brighten any day. Being outside is one of my favorite things, whether it’s exploring nature or just enjoying fresh air and sunshine.

 I also love to cook! Experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen is always fun for me, and sharing good food with others makes it even better. Music is another big passion of mine—I enjoy going to concerts and live shows.

-Someone to untangle painful patterns and build healthier ones

-Someone to make sense of their inner chaos

-Someone to learn to recognise what their body is telling them.

-Someone to put boundaries into their relationships

-Someone to strengthen their relationships including with themselves.

-Someone to find language to describe their inner world

-Someone to hold space for the past whilst creating opportunities for the future

-Someone to feel less alone

What do I do if I my child is struggling with their mood or feels anxious?

In the first instance, please talk to your class teacher, mental health lead or any member of the Pastoral Team. Your discussions are confidential and they will explain the next steps for getting your the right support at the right time.

Where else can I get support?

YoungMinds produce a range of easy-to-read publications about young people’s mental health and wellbeing.  They also provide a vital source of trustworthy online information for young people and parents, where they can share their experiences and support each other.  www.youngminds.org.uk

Action for Children has lots of tips to help you spot signs of mental health issues in children and advice on the action you can take to help. www.parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.  Young people can talk on the phone, by email or through 1-2-1 counsellor chat.  Whatever feels best for them. Online support is also available on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram so young people can share ideas or get tips about lots of different issues, including anxiety and low mood problems.  www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

If you feel overwhelmed, the NHS offer a confidential help line. Call 111 and chose option 2.

Tel: 0161 283 4848

Email: tamesidesendiass@togethertrust.org.uk

http://www.togethertrust.org.uk/sendiass  

Tameside service aiding and developing partnership between children, and young people (CYP), parents/carers, schools, the local authority and all other partners who are involved in working to identify, assess and meet the special educational needs of children and young people with SEN, Disabilities and going through EHCP process.

ISCAN (Integrated service for children with additional needs) 

Telephone: 0161 342 5599

The ISCAN team work directly with children and families to assess their needs who have a diagnosis of a learning disability (0-18 years). An assessment will take place to ascertain appropriate support. Services include parent support groups, domiciliary care, short breaks, occupational therapy, early help.

NeuroDiversity (ND) Hubs Tameside:

• 01613031636

• TamesideNDHubs@barnardos.org.uk

Tameside Neurodiversity Hub offers a point of contact for parents/ carers and young people. Whether a child or young person is displaying behaviours indicative of neurodiversity, on the pathway to diagnosis or diagnosed our dedicated team of Navigators can support to give information and advice, through signposting, workshops and coffee mornings.

Our Kids Eyes (OKE)

Telephone: 0161 371 2084.

Tameside charity that helps children and young people with disabilities. Offering advice, information, activities and events for children and their families. Weekly social events and Youth clubs for children aged 11-18 as well as holiday clubs for the whole family.

T.A.S.C.A (Tameside Action for Social Communication & Autism) support groupTelephone: 0161 371 2060.

Website: www.tasca.org.uk/behaviouralsupportteam.htm

TASCA is a parent run support group with monthly support groups in different locations through Tameside who also run CABS — Children and Adolescent Behavioural Support Team for CYP with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Tameside Arts

Website: www.tamesideartsltd.co.uk

Specialise in arts for ages 6+ with a learning/physical disability and mental health issues. The weekly schedule is being developed and added to often, sometimes as result of member’s requests for activities. Costs are £5 full day or £2.50 half day, and there is a ‘Shared Support’ scheme to be able to additionally fund 1:1 support on a full day or hourly basis.

Families of Autistic Children Together (FACT)

Website: www.factautism.org.uk

A charity providing support for children on the autistic spectrum. Activities at Slide & Seek and Hollywood Bowl – please see Facebook for activity timetables. Parents can also learn Makaton (Sign language for children)

People First Tameside

Website:

www.peoplefirsttameside.org/home/ourservices

A user-led charity which provides activities and services for learning disabled people in the Tameside area.

Family Holiday Association

Telephone: 020 3117 0650

Website:www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk

The Family Holiday Association is the only national charity dedicated to providing British seaside breaks and day trips for families struggling with some of the toughest challenges life can bring.

Contact a Family

Telephone: 0808 808

3555.

Website: www.cafamily.org.uk

 A national charity for families with disabled children. They provide information, advice and support.

Family Fund

Website: www.familyfund.org.uk

Charity that provides grants for holidays, and specialised equipment such as sensory or computing item to support families with disabled children.

Happy Days Charity

Website: www.happydayscharity.org/

Provide respite breaks for individuals, families and groups who support children with additional needs ages 3—17. Can offer help to those with learning difficulties, physical or mental disabilities and life limiting illnesses. (Can also apply for respite funding for CYP who have been abused or neglected, witnessed DV, severe bereavement of young carers) Apply online.

Merlin’s Magic Wand

Website: www.merlinsmagicwand.org/

Apply for a day out for ill, disabled or disadvantaged children ages 2-18, at a Merlin Attraction such as Lego Land, Sea Life or Alton Towers. Apply online.

Cloverleaf Advocacy

 site: www.cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk/

Advocacy services to people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, older people, people with physical and sensory impairment, and carers.

Tameside SEND Local Offer

Tameside’s Parenting Offer strives to support families when it is needed most. There are different courses to suit the needs of all parents and children in Tameside. There is an online course available and courses run throughout the year. Professionals can make a referral. 

Homestart

Telephone: 0161 344 0669.

Website: www.home-start.org.uk/

Offers support to families with children aged under 5. Referrals can be completed by a professional to help parents learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their families.

NeuroDiversity (ND) Hubs Tameside:

• 01613031636

• TamesideNDHubs@barnardos.org.uk

Tameside Neurodiversity Hub offers a point of contact for parents/ carers and young people. Whether a child or young person is displaying behaviours indicative of neurodiversity, on the pathway to diagnosis or diagnosed our dedicated team of Navigators can support to give information and advice, through signposting, workshops and coffee mornings.

Infinity Initiatives

Charitable organisation run by volunteers, their pay as you can café. Provide an advocacy and support service for those with multiple needs— supporting individuals and families. They can offer support in understanding circumstances and signposting as appropriate, but also can offer support through counselling services, providing food items and in providing other items such as clothing/household items. Can visit the café anytime open, no appointment necessary. Open Mon-Fri, 11:00-14:00, Weds until 20:00. Please search Infinity Initiatives C.I.C on Facebook.

The Leap Centre 

Address:  Clyde House, AUL (Close to Oxford Park)

Telephone: 0161 214 8300

Large range of support for the community for parents and families, examples include a Mum’s Support Group, a group for families affected by domestic violence and negative behaviours, and courses for School readiness and adult learning. Please contact Julia Cliff for more information.

Family Group Conference

Telephone: 0161 336 2143.

Bringing together families in Tameside to arranged meetings to discuss and make plans for their children to be safe, happy and well cared for. Professionals can phone for advice or to make a referral.

Family Mediation

Telephone: 0161 872 1100.

Website: www.talklistenchange.org.uk

Run by ‘Talk Listen Change’ (TLC). Mediation service can offer support with family members to discuss positive communications and contact arrangements.

The Hive

Telephone: 0161 330 9223

Address: 216 Katherine Street, AUL, OL6 7AS

The Hive offer counselling and Emotional well-being supportive services for children, young people and their families. The Hive is a central hub for ages 8-18 and their families. They also offer a bereavement pathway for both young people and their families.

The Anthony Seddon Fund

Telephone: 0161 376 4439. Address: The AS Centre is located at 12 George St, AUL, OL6 6AQ.

The Anthony Seddon Fund support mental health in the community and supports both adults and children. For children and young people, the service offers a drop in mental health support for ages 9-19 called ‘The Talk Shop’ which is every Thursday from 4-7pm. 1:1 counselling is available at this time, no appointment is necessary. Parents and families are welcome and there is a pool table and arts & crafts available for everyone.

Off The Record

Telephone: 0161 355 3553. Website: http://www.otrtameside.org/

Off The Record provide counselling for ages 10-25 years, and drop in sessions are available every Wednesday between 3 –6pm. Also a service for Skype online sessions coming soon.

42nd Street

Telephone: 0161 228 7321 Website: www.42ndstreet.org.uk

42nd Street Street offer Counselling, therapy, individual support, group work and volunteering opportunities for people aged 11 - 25. Please visit website for more details regarding the support available either online or via 1:1. Both professional and young people/family members can make a referral to access support.

Online and Telephone Support Services for Young People:

Kooth

Website:  www.kooth.com 

Kooth is a free online mental health and counselling service approved by the NHS. You can have a "drop-in" chat with a counsellor or therapist or book a one-to-one session. You can also talk to other young people anonymously on the forums. Evidence suggests that Kooth can help children and young people with a range of different problems, including family problems, eating disorders, loneliness, bullying, anxiety and depression. Kooth is suitable for children and young people aged 11 to 19.

The Mix:

Website: http://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health

The Mix is a free and confidential multi-channel service for anyone over the age of 13. Young people can choose how they access support through articles and video content online or phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services

ChildLine:

Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/  

ChildLine is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Young people can talk on the phone, by email or through 1-2-1 counsellor chat. Whatever feels best for them. Online support is also available on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram so young people can share ideas or get tips about lots of different issues, including anxiety and low mood problems.

Child Bereavement UK

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org

Child Bereavement UK have advice on managing grief and local services.

Hope Again

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Email: hopeagain@cruse.org.uk

Website: www.hopeagain.org.uk

Hope Again is the youth website for Cruse Bereavement Care —Nationwide. You can call their free helpline Mon - Fri from 9:30am - 5pm.

Finding Rainbows

Website: https://www.findingrainbows.co.uk/

A service in Tameside that supports families with the death of a child or unborn baby. They accept referrals from other professionals for 1:1 counselling. They also offer advice and support via Facebook and are currently hosting virtual coffee mornings.

Once upon a smile

Website: www.onceuponasmile.org.uk

Once upon a smile offer programmes for children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent, guardian or sibling. Programmes vary dependant on the child’s age and circumstances surrounding their loved ones death. They provide opportunities for children to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment and meet other children who share similar experiences.

Winston’s Wish

Website: www.winstonswish.org.uk

Free phone number: 08088 020 021

Winston’s Wish provide in-depth therapeutic support for bereaved children in individual & group settings. They help families understand child bereavement, offer advice & support through array of child bereavement services.

The Hive

Telephone: 0161 330 9223

Address: 216 Katherine Street, AUL, OL6 7AS

The Hive offer a bereavement pathway for both young people and their families.

Telephone: 0300 888 3853; Website: www.drugfam.co.uk

DrugFAM provide support to families, friends, and carers who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol.

FRANK

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Website: www.talktofrank.com

FRANK offers a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people with questions or concerns about alcohol or drugs, or you can chat online with advisors daily from 2pm - 6pm.

Gamblers Anonymous:

Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous provides support for those struggling with gambling addiction and their friends and/or family.

Change Grow Life:

Website: Branching Out - Tameside Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service (changegrowlive.org)

CGL are a free and confidential service that specialises in supporting young people 25 and under who are affected by drugs or alcohol. Alongside this, we work with families, carers, and professionals who are concerned about somebody else’s substance use.

A range of services available across Monday/ Tuesday/Friday at Cavendish Mill. Access to courses, groups, peer support and support from multi agencies. Meet at Wednesday at Ridgehill or Hattersley on Fridays.

Bridges

Telephone: 0161 331 2552.

Website: http://thp.org.uk/

Tameside Domestic Abuse Service that offers help and advice for both professionals and service users. The Bridges Service is there to help with all levels of abuse and its effects, and runs CHIDVA to do work with children 1:1 who have witnessed DV.

Sitting Right with you

Website: www.sittingrightwithyou.co.uk/

A website for victims of DV to visit for online support and help, confidential support and information, website protected to ensure private browsing. #endthefear

Women's Aid

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.womensaid.org.uk/

Offer a 24 hour helpline. Charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Helps awareness and encouraging change.

The Hideout

Website: www.thehideout.org.uk/children/home/

Women’s Aid has created this interactive website to help children understand if domestic abuse is happening, hear other stories and how to get help.

National Centre for Domestic Abuse

Telephone: 0844 8044 999.

Charity that specialise in providing legal assistance to obtain injunctions.

Men’s Advice Line

Telephone: 0161 801 0327.

Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

Bridging to Change

Telephone: 0161 872 1100.

Website: www.talklistenchange.org.uk

Talk Listen Change service. Support for DV perpetrators to recognise behaviour and take steps towards positive steps towards change.

Telephone: 0161 716 4060 (South)

0161 716 1560 (North)

Community Eating Disorders Service provide specialist support to CYP who are suffering with an eating disorder aged 8 – 18 years. The team is split into two teams, depending where you live:

North – covers Bury, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale and Oldham

South – covers Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Referrals can by a professional or self-referral.

BEAT (Beating Eating Disorders)

Telephone: 0808 801 0711

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

BEAT offer advice and guidance on eating disorders, with a youth helpline.

School Nursing team-

Telephone: 0161 922 6000

School Nurses are public health nurses who work with school-aged children and young people and their families to promote good health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities.

Youth Justice Team

Telephone: 0161 342 5680. Website: www.tameside.gov.uk/yot

Referrals can be made for young people bordering on criminality or anti-social behaviour for prevention. Referrals can be made for house/ garden clearance if the family cannot afford to hire a skip as part of restorative justice work in Tameside.

Groundwork

Website: www.groundwork.org.uk

Youth Mentoring for CYP to achieve their potential at school, in their communities and at work, and support for 18-24 years who have been out of employment, or education for twelve months or more and who need extra support to help them to a pathway into work.

The Mix

Telephone: 

Website: http://www.themix.org.uk/

Service for young people 13 to 25. Helping a range of challenges for CYP - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk via online, social forums or free helpline.

Telephone: 0344 334 0550

Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk

Website: www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

Mermaids provide support to young people who feel at odds with their birth gender, through their helpline (Mon - Fri, 9am - 9pm) and website.

Young Stonewall

Website: www.youngstonewall.org.uk

Young Stonewall provides information and support for young LGBTQ+ individuals across the UK.

Gender Identity Development Services (GIDS)

Website: www.gids.nhs.uk

Gender Identity Development Services The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is for children and young people, and their families, who experience difficulties in the development of their gender identity. It's a national specialised service, based in London and Leeds, and the only one of its kind in Great Britain. Young people need to be referred to the service by a professional. The website includes information and guidance on how to refer a young person to the service.

FFLAG

Confidential Helpline: 0845 652 0311

Website: https://www.fflag.org.uk 

FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans daughters and sons.

We offer support to local parents groups and contacts, in their efforts to help parents and families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay and bisexual members with love and pride.

Proud 2b Parents

Telephone: 07843913001

Email: info@proud2bparents.co.uk

Website: http://www.proud2bparents.co.uk/home.html

Proud 2 b Parents has been running as a monthly drop-in session for many years under the umbrella of Sure Start; a government initiative for families with children under 5. 

Matt Taylor-Roberts set up the drop-in sessions when he first started working for Sure Start, when he found that there was no all inclusive service for LGBT parents and their children in Manchester.

Switchboard LGBT

Telephone: 0300 330 0630

Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt

Website: https://switchboard.lgbt

Switchboard provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. We are: confidential, welcoming, supportive, non-judgemental. 

Galop

Helpline: 0800 999 5428

Email: help@galop.org.uk 

If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, Galop are here for you. They support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.

Proud Trust

Telephone: 0161 660 3347

Website: https://www.theproudtrust.org

The Proud Trust is a lifesaving and life enhancing organisation that helps young people empower themselves to make a positive change for themselves and their communities. We do this through youth groups, peer support, managing the LGBT centre for Manchester, delivering of training and events, Campaigns, undertaking research and creating resources.

42^nd Street

Website: 42nd Street | LGBTQ+ resources |

42^nd street have complied resources direct from young people on a range of topics around being LGBTQ+ or supporting friends who are to create our new LGBTQ+ resource centre.

Telephone: 0207 424 3460

Website: http://www.nfpi.org

Email: info@familyandparenting.org

The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly. Parents/carers can self-refer to the service.

Tameside Council

Website: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/lifeevents/divorce

Tameside Council provide practical support and advice on their website. 

Website: PHEW - Home | Facebook

PHEW is an organisation that aims to support families with a CYP who is struggling with physical health issues.   

Willow Foundation:

Website: https://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/Services

For people aged 16-40  

Can help with special days & Special treats (personalised gift boxes.

Eligibility is defined as Life limiting or life-threatening conditions where curative treatment is possibility but may fail

Also, conditions where premature death is inevitable –

Not limited to people with cancer diagnosis.

The Osborne Trust:

Website: https://theosbornetrust.com/all-our-support/

The Osborne Trust offers free emotional and practical support for children of a parent with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing cancer treatment. Help if offered freely to children aged 16 years and younger with a parent with any type of cancer all over the UK.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Telephone: 0800 585858

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) offer support to young males struggling with low mood, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Their helpline runs daily 5pm - midnight, or you can use their webchat.

Self Harm UK

Website: www.selfharm.co.uk

Self Harm UK offer support to individuals dealing with and recovering from self-harm.

Self-Injury Support

Telephone: 0808 800 8088 Text: 0780 047 2908

Website: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Self-Injury Support provide a support and information text service for females under 24 years who are struggling with self-harm.

Email: tga-tr.cyphealthmentors@nhs.net

Working directly with young people regarding healthy weight, alcohol and drugs, smoking, emotional health and well-being, can be around 4-6 sessions to look at healthy behaviour changes. Drop in sessions in High Schools.

You Think Team

Telephone: 0161 342 5672

Address: 31 Clarence Arcade, AUL.

Focusing on the sexual health, awareness and prevention of young people in Tameside aged up to 25. The team run sessions, attend settings and run a drop ins.

Orange Rooms SAFE

Website: www.tameside.gov.uk/health/sexualhealth

Provide walk in clinic at Ashton Primary Care Centre to access contraception, advice and counselling. www.tameside.gov.uk/health/sexualhealth

Tel: 0800 068 4141; Text: 07786 209 697

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide offer support through their helpline (HOPEline UK) to those under 35 years that are having thoughts of suicide Mon - Fri, 10am - 10pm, Weekends 2pm -10pm.

Saneline

Tel: 0300 304 7000 Website: www.sane org.uk

Saneline provide information and have a helpline open 4:30pm - 10:30pm daily. Tel: 0300 304 7000 Web: www.sane org.uk

Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123

Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support for free.

The OLLIE Foundation

Website: www.theolliefoundation.org.uk

The OLLIE Foundation have a website with information on where you can seek further support if you’re having suicidal thoughts. Web: www.theolliefoundation.org.uk

YoungMinds TextLine

Text YM to 85258

Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

Telephone: 0161 368 7722

Service for children and young people aged 8-18, who look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled. Responsibilities such as personal care, housework, or food shopping. Young Carers provides respite activities for the young person through groups and activities.

Guardian Angels:

The Guardian Angels is an opportunity to meet and talk about your experiences of raising your #grandchildren and what you think could support you as a grandparent raising grandchildren (for example private family arrangement, Special Guardianship Order)

#Grandparents who previously attended the group said:

‘Nice to speak to people in a similar situation, it’s a comfort to know I’m not as isolated and alone and there’s a wealth of knowledge between us, I want to meet again’.

Where: Anthony Seddon

When: First Wednesday of every month 9-12

• It’s important for your child to have downtime from studying, which could be something as easy as watching a film or meeting up with friends etc. This can be rejuvenating and revitalising for them.

• Help them eat well and get exercise. This doesn’t mean sticking to the perfect diet or going for a daily run, just getting fresh air and getting moving will make all the difference.

• Listen to them. Your child will be experiencing all kinds of emotion. Be the kind of person who can sit and listen without judgement whenever they need to talk.

• Exam time is stressful, so reassure them - let your child know that no matter what happens they will be OK. Remind them that they have a support system who will always be there to help and advise them.

• Manage your own expectations. It’s natural to have expectations and hopes for how your child will do in exams. What’s important is not to project your fears, worries, and ambitions onto them.

Bake Off star, baker and cook Sura Mitib, has some tips for getting children to help out, as well as a delicious Ramadan biscuit recipe that children and parents can enjoy making together - perfect to keep and eat over a few days!

Try and remember what it was like for you before starting secondary school – the nerves, the fear and the sense of going from being a big fish in a small pond to a little fish in a big pond.

Being open and empathetic will allow your children to feel like they can tell you anything, meaning you can help support them to the best of your ability.

Help your child to build problem-solving skills

It can sometimes feel like solving your child’s problems for them is the kindest thing to do. However, settling in to secondary school is largely about initiative and independence – let them find their own way.

It’s important to help them build trust in their own ability to problem-solve by increasing their independence. This could be anything from navigating their way to and from school to managing their own money when it comes to school lunches.

Follow the link above for some more practical advice, support and videos.