The following services are available to parents and young people to support mental health:
Young Minds provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. Their website is full of advice and information on what to do if you’re struggling with how you feel. They empower parents and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. And they give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in. No young person should feel alone with their mental health. Visit their website here for further details.
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stem4 is a charity that promotes positive mental health in teenagers and those who support them including their families and carers, education professionals, as well as school nurses and GPs through the provision of mental health education, resilience strategies and early intervention.
This is primarily provided digitally through their innovative education programme, pioneering mental health apps, clinically-informed website and mental health conferences that contribute to helping young people and those around them flourish.
Their mission is to foster the development of good mental health in teenagers through enhancing early understanding and awareness in individuals, their families, schools and the community, promoting shared early detection and signposting towards prompt action and intervention.
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Kooth – 1 in 5 children and young people suffer from mental health illness in any given year. At Kooth, they believe every young person has the right to thrive and to access high quality mental health care.
Kooth is commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, charities and businesses to provide anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People. With over 4000 logins per day, they provide end to end support whatever the need.
Kooth offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged between 11 and 24. On Kooth, qualified counsellors are online seven days a week to provide young people using the service with online counselling, through chat-based messaging via drop-in or booked sessions.
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Parent Talk – They offer free advice for parents and carers of children aged 0-19 in the UK. They can support up to age 25 where a child has special educational needs. Whatever your background or experiences, they’re here for you. They know that everyone’s challenges are unique, and provide a welcoming space for all.
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Newham Family Navigators – Hello Newham Families!
- Are you unsure about how or where to access support for your family in Newham?
- Do you need help to submit a School Application or register at a GP?
- Want to find out more about family activities and offers available in Newham but unsure where to start?
- Are you new to Newham and wondering where to get support or access services for your family?
Family Navigators will assist and help families to access local offers for:
- Housing
- Money and Financial
- Food
- Health and Wellbeing
- Education and Training
- Local and Community Activities
- Parenting
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Newham Family Information Service
The Family Information Service section of our website provides information and sign posting to services that support families in Newham, including details of local childcare and early years provision in your area.
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Minded for Families – Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together. Click here for more information
Place2Be – Mental health support for parents and carers. They work with schools to support children’s mental health. As part of this, they offer advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing. For more information click here.
