You Are Not Alone

At Gedney Church End Primary Academy, we recognise that there may be times when children, parents, carers or other family members need additional support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Asking for help is a positive step. If you or someone in your family is struggling, there are organisations that can provide confidential information, advice and support.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999.

If you are worried about your child's emotional wellbeing or mental health, you can also speak to a member of our academy team. We will listen to your concerns and help you consider what support may be available.

Where to Find Support

Mind

Mind provides mental health information and support, including advice about mental health problems, treatment and where to find further help.

Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Support Line: 0300 102 1234
Website: www.mind.org.uk

Mind currently lists both its Infoline and a separate mental health Support Line. [mind.org.uk], [mind.org.uk]

Samaritans

Sometimes simply having someone to talk to can make a difference. Samaritans provides a confidential listening service for anyone who is finding things difficult or needs someone to talk to.

Call free: 116 123
Available: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Website: www.samaritans.org

Calls can be made free from landlines and mobiles. [samaritans.org], [samaritans.org]

Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope helps people find mental health support available to them. It brings together information about local and national services in one place and can be particularly useful if you aren't sure where to begin looking for help. [mhfaengland.org]

Website: www.hubofhope.co.uk

YoungMinds

YoungMinds provides information, advice and support relating specifically to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Their Parents Helpline provides free and confidential support to parents and carers who are concerned about a child or young person aged 25 or under. [youngminds.org.uk]

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

YoungMinds also provides online information for parents and carers covering mental health, behaviour, feelings and accessing services such as CAMHS. [youngminds.org.uk]

Nacoa

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) provides free and confidential help for children and adults affected by a parent's drinking, as well as people who are concerned about someone in this situation. [nacoa.org.uk]

Helpline: 0800 358 3456
Email: helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Website: www.nacoa.org.uk

The helpline currently operates Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 7:00pm. [nacoa.org.uk]

Supporting Your Child

If you are concerned about your child's mental health or emotional wellbeing, you do not need to manage it alone.

Please talk to us if something is affecting your child. This might include worries or anxiety, changes at home, bereavement, friendships, behaviour, difficulties attending school or anything else that may be affecting their wellbeing.

Where appropriate, we can work alongside you to consider what support your child may need in school and signpost you towards additional support.

Talking about a difficulty is often the first step towards getting the right help.