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People use alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons. Alcohol and drugs can affect our mental health whether we are addicted or not. For further information visit:
For any young person needing 1-1 support for substance misuse please contact iCART: The team can be contacted during the hours of 9am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Friday, call 0151 907 8305. If you have an urgent (safeguarding) concern outside these hours, please call the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0345 0500148.
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a repeated pattern of behaviour and involves any type of controlling, bullying, threatening or violent behaviour between people in a relationship. You might see this happening at home between parents and carers, or you could be going through it yourself in your own relationship. To find out more visit:
About | My CWA, Cheshire provides emotional and practical support to anyone impacted by domestic abuse
Halton Resolve is an emotional health and wellbeing service supporting children, young people, and families affected by domestic abuse
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Gambling and mental health
Young People gamble for a variety of reasons. Gambling can affect our mental health whether we are addicted or not and the younger a person is when they start might increase the chance of them becoming addicted. For further information visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear or panic. Feeling generally anxious sometimes is normal. Most people worry about something - money or exams - but once the difficult situation is over, you feel better and calm down. If the problem has gone but the feeling of fear or panic stays or even gets stronger, that’s when anxiety becomes a problem. To find out more visit:
Student Space Provide advice, information and support for students
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder where you feel very down all the time. It affects people in different ways and causes a wide range of symptoms. Depression can happen as a reaction to something like abuse, losing your job or family breakdown, but it can also run in families. To find out more visit:
Student Space Provide advice, information and support for students
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Stress
Stress is the body’s response to pressures, a small amount of stress is good for us but too much can damage our health. To find out more visit:
Student Space Provide advice, information and support for students
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
LGBTQI+
Being LGBTQI+ does not automatically mean you will have mental health issues however LGBTQI+ people can be at higher risk of experiencing mental health problems than the wider population and the reasons for this are often complex. To find out more visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Self Harm
Self Harm is when you hurt yourself on purpose. You usually do it because something else feels wrong, it seems like the only way to let those feelings out. To find out more visit:
you or somebody else have taken an overdose of drugs, alcohol or prescription medication
somebody is unconscious
you or somebody else are in a lot of pain
you or somebody else are having difficulty breathing
you or somebody else are losing a lot of blood from a cut or wound
you or somebody else are in shock after a serious cut or burn
If your injury isn't serious, you could be treated at a minor injuries unit. These healthcare services are run by doctors or nurses to assess and treat minor injuries, such as minor burns and scalds, infected wounds and broken bones.
NHS walk-in centres, where a nurse can treat you without appointment, are also available for minor cuts and bruises.
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre T: 0330 363 0063 | support@rapecentre.org.uk | Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre RASAC
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Being a young carer
Being a young carer often means looking after a family member who is ill or helping them by looking after other members of the family while they can’t. To Find out more visit:
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Cancer and Mental Health
If you or someone you care about is affected by cancer there is emotional support available. To find out more visit:
Halton Cancer Support A community based welcoming environment where emotional and psychological support is available for people from Halton whose lives have been touched by cancer
Child Bereavement UK provides free support and information to bereaved children and young people up to the age of 25
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Bereavement and Mental Health
If someone important to you has just died it is normal to grieve. Grief is a natural response to loss, and everyone experiences it differently. To find out more visit:
www.ataloss.org provides details of bereavement support and information in the UK with practical information, bereavement services, helplines and helpful resources in one place
Need to speak to someone in person?
Speak to an adult you trust; this might be your parents or carer, teacher, sports coach, doctor or school nurse.
The Alder Centre Bereavement Care Services The Bereavement Care Service team provides an immediate response for families, parents and siblings who may be affected by the death of a child at Alder Hey
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Exams
Feeling stressed by exams is totally normal but there are strategies you can use to help you feel calmer and more in control. To find out more visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Easting Disorders
Everyone eats differently but if you take eating to extreme you could have an eating problem. To find out more visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Anger and Mental Health
Anger is a normal healthy emotion. Learning healthy ways to recognise and deal with anger is essential to good mental health. To find out more visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Sleep and Mental Health
There's a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Lack of sleep has a huge impact on how we think, feel and behave. To find out more visit:
Student Space Provide advice, information and support for students
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
Types of mental health problems
For more information about mental health conditions for either yourself or for those who are supporting you visit:
Emotional Support via Web Chat for 11 to 25 year olds Kooth
Nightstop Communities Northwest CIC - Comprehensive mental health support service with highly experienced counsellors with variety of specialisms inclusive of SEN for ages 6 plus
Halton Local offer Info for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/ or disabilities from birth to 25
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for free confidential text support 24/7
If you are aged between 11 and 19 you can speak to a school nurse via Chat Health text service between 9am and 5 pm. You will receive a response within 24 hours simply send a text to the following number 07507 330521
Talking therapies- Offer free NHS therapy for people in Halton aged 16+ with common mental health problems like anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think. For more info visit Talking therapies
