Support & Signposting

As well as thinking about the children or young people in your care, it is important to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing. Children and young people react, in part, to what they see from the adults around them. When parents and carers deal with a situation calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children and young people.

Parents and carers can be more supportive of others around them, especially children when they are better prepared.

How a child or young person reacts can vary according to their age, how they understand information and communicate, their previous experiences, and how they typically cope with stress. Adverse reactions may include thinking about their health or that of family and friends, fear, avoidance, problems sleeping, or physical symptoms such as stomach ache.

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Ripple Suicide Prevention

Mental Health and Suicide First Aid Resources please click here for support numbers and resources.

Hectors House

https://hectorshouse.org.uk/

Crisis text line - text ‘Hector’ to 85258

Shout

The only 24/7 text based support service in Shout the UK. It is free and you can text SHOUT to 85258 for support from a fully trained volunteer. The advantage is that the support is available when other services are not open and it is confidential and private as you don't have to have a conversation out loud.

We take over 1000 texts a day from children and adults suffering from all sorts of issues from suicidal thoughts/ self harming/ anxiety/ depression/ bullying and family issues.

Childline - Healing Together

Please click here to read about the Healing Together programme provided to support young people (6-16 years) who are impacted by domestic abuse.

Beezee Bodies

Beezee Bodies run courses to help children, young people and adults live a healthier lifestyle – for good.

There’s no diet plans or strict rules here! We believe that small changes make a big difference, so our team of nutritionists & behaviour change experts will help you to make healthy habits that fit into your lifestyle.

Stop It Now!

Helping to prevent child sexual abuse - please click here to see further information.

BulliesOut

Help support individuals, schools, youth and community settings affected by bullying. Please click here to head to their website.

Families Feeling Safe

Our service has a new landline 01462 700021.

To contact Fiona or Dave please use our mobile numbers:

Fiona Benjamin 07748 332606
Dave Austin 07929 742295

Email: enquiries@familiesfeelingsafe.co.uk

To find out about other parent courses and Protective Behaviours training please visit our website at www.familiesfeelingsafe.co.uk or visit our Facebook page.

Healthy Eating & Exercise

Message from our PE Department

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Hertfordshire Mind Network

HMN have launched a new early intervention and prevention helpline for ch 34c1aa77 47eb 435e a85f 43330e094c17 ildren and young people aged 10-17 in Herts. The helpline will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to talk to a Young People Advisor or Mentor who will provide emotional support, advice and information, signposting and discuss coping strategies. For opening hours and more information please visit their website. The Helpline number is 01923 256391 - they are also able to offer support to parents either through this line, or the 18+ 24/7 line - reached through the same number.

Anxiety UK

Offers easy access to a range of information, resources and support for helping you understand how to deal with your anxiety during these difficult times while Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting on our lives. Anxiety UK

Signpost

Signpost is fully committed to the continued provision of counselling, coaching and other support to help young people aged 10-25 and living in South and West Hertfordshire overcome problems in their lives.

Tring Team Parish

If you know of anyone in need, or you are yourself please don't hesitate in calling. https://www.tringteamparish.org.uk/

Kooth

Online magazine with helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from young people and our Kooth team plus Discussion Boards, Daily Journal and Chat with the Team.

OCD

Around three quarters of a million people are thought to be living with severe, life impacting and debilitating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) here in the UK.

OCD — it's more than you think! If you feel you might be affected you can find out about the problem and how OCD is diagnosed in this section. OCD UK

ACAMH

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH)

Think U Know

Home activity packs for parents/carers about online safety during this time when young people will be spending more time at home and online. Think U Know

Dr Kathy Weston

Help for Families Evidence-based tips for busy parents to 'try and apply' - created to help children thrive at home and in school.

The School Nurse Team

Instagram account for secondary school aged children and will post advice and support specific to teen health. NHS Teen Health

Instagram account for parents and families hct_schoolnursing which provides up to date Twitter account HCT_SchoolNurse

We are continuing one to one tier 1 work with children and young people to support their emotional health & well-being via video calls. Parents and professionals can refer via https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/school-nursing/

Our duty School Nurse line is also available Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm on 03001 237572

Activity Ideas and Resources - primary school age

Put together by Pupil Support Worker, Natalie who works with Sam Lindars, Tring Family Support Worker. These resources will be more suited to younger children.

Tring Sports Centre

TSC going online with Group exercise workouts, Swim School Activities and Land base training for Swimmers.

Websites

Suicide Prevention

Hector Stringer took his own life at the age of 18. His family set up Hector’s House in his memory as a signposting charity, with the aim to stop suicide and the stigma around mental health issues. Hector's House is a local charity - Hector was a student at Tring School.

Childline Calm Zone

There are lots of way to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of the childline calm zone breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

Child Safety Online

https://www.childnet.com/ - Online platform for support and advice for young people and their carers.

Please click here to see a guide produced by Internet Matters

NHS - Sleep & tiredness

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Click here for healthy sleep tips.

Drug Awareness

For friendly, confidential drugs advice Talk to Frank

Sexual Health & Wellbeing

https://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org/support-for-young-people/services-for-young-people-access-point-projects/sexual-health-services/ - local support for young people in Hertfordshire

Go to Brook for advice

Quit Smoking

The under 18s guide to quitting smoking Livewell & Quit Smoking

Childline

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Headspace

Learn to meditate and live mindfully with Headspace.

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and more caring world

Our patron is The Dalai Lama and our members take action to increase wellbeing in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Our vision is a happier world, with fewer people suffering with mental health problems and more people feeling good, functioning well and helping others.

Anna Freud - Transforming Children's Mental Health

Our vision is a world where children and families are supported effectively to build on their strengths and to achieve their goals in life. We will continue to promote resilience and wellbeing in children, young people and families, as we have for over 60 years.