Well Being and Support

• Winston’s Wish– A leading bereavement charity offering practical support and guidance to anyone concerned about a grieving child
• Hope Again – A website designed by young people for young people to support each other over the death of someone close
• Cruse Bereavement Care– A charity that supports people through bereavement
• The Laura Centre– A Leicester based charity which gives free bereavement counselling to families or individuals
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide– A charity who helps people who have suffered bereavement due to suicide

• Counselling Directory– The purpose of this site is to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs.
• Kooth– Free online support for young people with access to online counsellors.

• Department for Education– A government education website
• Nottinghamshire County Council
• Youth Justice Board for England and Wales– Information on prevention of offending and re-offending for anyone under 18
• Metropolitan Police Service – For information on personal safety advice for young people

• Stress Busting – Covers a range of stress issues with a mini survey to assess how stressed you are.
• Get Revising – Useful tips on all aspects of revising.
• Safespace – A series of blogs written by those recovering or recovered from mental health conditions.  A great read with plenty of inspiration.
• Depression and Anxiety
• Suicide and Psychosis
• Students Against Depression – Gives information and resources validated by health professionals alongside tips and advice from students who have experienced it all themselves.
• A Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

• Divorce Aid – Information about divorce, with a section for young people
• Cafcass – Information if parents are going to Court, because they cannot agree on who will look after you
• NYAS – The National Youth Advocacy Service – offering information and legal advice for young people

• The Hideout–  – For help and information to understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action.
• Womens Aid –  – Help and information for young people and adults on the issue of domestic abuse.
• Childline– – Free confidential helpline: 0800 11 11

NSPCC– a charity to help end cruelty to children. Helpline: 0808 800 5000

• Smokefree NHS – For advice and support to stop smoking
• Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation – For advice and support for any smoker who wants to quit
• FRANK – The national drugs helpline with information for both young people and adults, it also has a free helpline number
• Nacoa – National Association for children of alcoholics

• The National Centre for Eating Disorders – A national site for reference on eating disorders.
• BEAT – A supportive charity for those beating eating disorders.
• Papyrus – Resources and support for dealing with emotional distress. Parent and teacher resources are available. Helpline Tel : 0800 668 414
• Mind – Information and support on prevention of self-harm
• Self Injury Support – This charity offers a comprehensive ‘resource hub’ at their website. They also provide TESS, a text and email support service for girls and young women up to the age of 24, as well as an online chat facility: text 07800 472908 Sunday to Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Harmless – A user-led charity providing a range of services including support, information, training and consultancy to those who self-harm, their friends, families and professionals.
• LifeSigns – Provides self-injury guidance and a support forum. The website includes guidance and factsheets to download.
• Selfharm.co.uk – A website that gives support and information regarding self-harm

• Health For Teens – General information
• Youth Mental Health First Aid – Supportive & Helpful Information

• Shelter – A national homeless charity.
• Action Homeless – A Leicester based charity offering support.

• Think U Know – An interactive site with lots of internet safety tips for young people and parents
• Kidsmart – On-line safety for over 11’s
• Stopbullying.gov – A government site giving information on how to get help with text bullying
• Stop Bullying.gov – A site with facts, videos, games and tips about bullying.
• Digital Safety – A blog post that gives an overview of several dangers on the Internet and how to deal with them,child online safety, social media safety, etc.
• Better Internet For Kids – A site promoting safe digital habits for children. It has blog posts for trending internet topics and even has a hotline where families can receive support, and report anything suspicious online.

• Nottinghamshire Healthcare – Let’s Talk Wellbeing – This is a self-referral service
• Young Minds – A comprehensive resource on all aspects of mental health and well-being for young people and parents. Parent helpline : 0808 802 5544
• Samaritans – A site that provides confidential and emotional support 24hrs a day in email, telephone, letter and face to face. Local number Tel: 0116 2700 007 or 08457 90 90 90
• Sane – A website which aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness Saneline: 0845 767 80000
• Mind – Information to help and promote a better understanding of mental health
• Mental Health Foundation – A mental health foundation charity providing information, research, campaigns and advice to anyone affected by mental health
• Teens Health – Information on body image, families, emotions and how to deal with it
• Calm – advice targeted at men aged 15 – 35, help, info and advice on any issue. Helpline 0800 027 2982
• KOOTH – Free online support for young people with access to online counsellors.
• Rethink A national charity that offers plentiful online advice and information about mental health.
• Stay Alive Produced by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, this is a pocket resource aimed at helping people to stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. It includes a lot of information, including a safety plan feature:
  • Google/Android App download
  • Apple/iTunes App download
• Papyrus – A national charity for the prevention of young suicide. They also offer HOPELineUK a confidential advice and support service.

• NSPCC – positive parenting, advice and tips.
• Centre for Fun and Families –A Leicester based centre offering parent and young people courses. Tel: 0116 223 4254
• Young Minds A parent information service Tel: 0800 018 2138
• Family Lives – Covers a wide range of issues for parents. Tel 0800 018 2138
• Relate – provides resources and information for parents including divorce and separation. They also have a web based chat line and a helpline. Tel 0300 100 123
• Think U Know Supporting positive sexual behaviour

• This is Abuse – Contains videos, polls, a message board and contact information where you can find help.
• Support Line – Advice and support for people suffering from abuse.
• Childline – Free confidential helpline: 0800 11 11
• NSPCC – Charity to help end cruelty to children. Helpline: 0808 800 5000

• Do It – Find volunteering opportunities near you
• NYAS – Includes legal advice for young people
• BYC – British Youth Council
• Mentoring and Befriending Foundation – Internet site for peer mentors with links to other health related sites

• Young Carers – Information, advice, support and money issues for young carers
• Barnardos – Support for young carers in Leicester
• A National Voice – news stories for young people in care, written and edited by young people