Please note: A&E and 999 are not the best places to get help for the majority of mental health problems – call NHS 111. You should still call 999 or go to A&E if you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency requiring mental or physical health assistance.

The Hub of Hope - mental health database for national and local mental health support services.

My Mind – information for children, young people, parents and carers.

Every Mind Matters – support if you are feeling stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep.

Young Minds - website with mental health advice and information for parents and young people.

The Mix - essential support for under 25s

Anna Freud – National Centre for Children and Families, aims to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.

Samaritans – this is a free phone line support on 116123

On these pages you will find some helpful information covering a range of different things such as coming out, faith and religion, and staying safe. You’ll also find stories and experiences from other LGBTQ+ people in the “People like me” section.

• Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Emotional Support Literacy Assistants. Ask the school if they offer these services.

• NHS Talking Therapies service is for adults and older people aged over 16 years. You can self-refer through their website or by calling 01514888348. You can also ask your GP to make a referral.

• HealthBox - support through counselling, social prescribing, school programmes and resources for parents.

Polaris - support from mental health practitioners; referrals through Children's Social Care only

Youth Fed – mental health support face to face, online, over the phone or video; youth groups and mental health first aid training for young people

Youth Service – delivers youth provision and youth projects to young people 13-19 years (up to 25 years if Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

Brio Leisure – local leisure centres that provide spaces for physical activity

Young Hearts, Strong Minds (Youth Fed/ Cheshire Young Carers)– Ellesmere Port, Winsford and Northwich Early intervention and support to promote health and wellbeing for pupils in Year 6 - Year 11 and targeted support for Young Carers. Support also for parents to support a whole school approach

Together for Adoption – a range of services available to meet the needs of adoptive families and those in the process of adopting.

MyhappyMind- A whole school approach to help schools and families to create a culture of positive mental wellbeing, and learn strategies to identify and deal with their emotions

Koala North West offers a wide range of services and support to find out more visit their website

1. Beacon House

2. Stephen Porges – Polyvagal theory

3. Bruce Perry – Trauma related work

4. Dan Hughes – Playful, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy approach, helpful to schools

5. Louise Bomber 2020 – Know Me to Teach Me –differentiated discipline for those recovering from Adverse Childhood Experiences

• Cheshire Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (LD CAMHS) (0-18) - works with young people who have a diagnosis of a severe or profound learning disability and behavioural difficulties. Our aim is to try and understand the reasons for the child/young person’s behaviours and then develop strategies and ideas to help.

• Anyone can refer to the service, please call the team on 0151 488 8041 or email cwp.ldcamhs.west@nhs.net all referrals will be triaged and if the young person does not meet the team criteria LD CAMHS will attempt to signpost to alternative services that may be able to help.