Support services and contact details

Wellbeing – Websites and key contacts

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Website: https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus-support/support-for-young-people/

Description: Information, resources and support services for children and young people. There is also an area specifically for parents and carers.

British Psychological Society

Website: https://www.bps.org.uk/responding-coronavirus

Description: Information and resources responding to coronavirus

Childline

Website:https://www.childline.org.uk/

Phone number: 0800 1111

Description: Information, support and resources. Offers a 1-2-1 counsellor chat online or on the phone.

Children’s Society

Website: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support

Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5

Description: information and support on different aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

Kooth

Website: https://www.kooth.com/

Key stages: key stage 3 up to the age of 25.

Description: information and support on different aspects of mental health and wellbeing. Online counselling facility.

MindEd

Website: https://www.minded.org.uk/

Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5

Description: an educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.

Registration: is required

NHS – Exercise

Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/move-more/

Key Stages: All

Description: Load of ideas for keeping active, an app can be downloaded there are 10 min exercise videos etc.

Young Minds

Website: https://youngminds.org.uk

Key stages: All

Description: A website with practical explanations, advice and resources for families and professionals.

Anna Freud

https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/

Branch

Website: https://branch-wirral.co.uk/whats-branch/

Description: Branch is an online mental wellbeing hub for children and young people in Wirral, from 0 all the way to 18 (and up to 25 with additional needs). It doesn’t deliver services directly – it’s more of a guide, helping people to find the best tools and local support.

It can be used for any child or young person, no matter how big or small their worries feel. It’s packed with tips to help them feel better and, when they need a bit of extra support, gives simple routes into local services.

Branch doesn’t offer crisis support but has information on where to get help in an emergency.

Zillo

Website: https://www.zillowirral.co.uk/

Description: ZILLO, is the go-to website designed specifically for young people living in Wirral, Merseyside. ZILLO is your destination for the latest events, arts, culture, and news, while also providing practical and trusted advice on health, wellbeing, and other important issues that matter to you.