External Support

Getting support

If you have any questions or concerns over your child’s wellbeing and mental health, then we implore you to contact one of the many staff members. There are many of us and we are more than welcome to chat with you.

 

There are also many fantastic agencies that can offer a wealth of support:

Changes- https://changesbristol.org.uk/  A Bristol based mental health charity that provides weekly peer support meetings. Their services are free and need no referral.

 

Young minds- https://youngminds.org.uk Support and resources for children and parents to support their children’s mental health.

 

CAMHS- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (part of the NHS)- Speak to your doctor or our Family Link Worker if you feel that this would be suitable for your child.

 

Mind - https://bristolmind.org.uk/ Support for adults includes a helpline and drop-in sessions

Samaritans- https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ A free 24-hour helpline service that offers ‘someone to listen’ when in need.
SHOUT- Text: 85258 https://www.giveusashout.org/    A text/sms based service for those who are in crisis, anxious or worried

 

Cruse Bereavement Care- https://www.cruse.org.uk/ 0808 808 1677

 Support, resources and a helpline/ chat service for anyone suffering from losing a loved one

 

For other areas of support, the NHS (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/) have any other charities and helplines you can contact. Or, as always, feel free to contact us for advice and signposting.