Wellbeing

Coranavirus and your wellbeing
- Mental health guidance and support during lockdown from mental health charity, Mind. Read more.
Anxiety support resources
Support is available from organisations such:
Self-harm support
Support is available from organisations such:
Disordered eating support
- If you have an eating disorder, or are supporting someone who does, you might have specific worries or practical concerns to do with the illness or treatment at this time. Find guidance to the most common queries a BeatingDisorders.org.uk. Read more.
Transgender youth support and advice
- Mermaids supports trans and gender diverse children, young people and their families. Their helpline is still available at this time. Read more.
Domestic abuse support
- Free rail travel to refuges for domestic abuse victims during lock down - Read more.
Mindfulness and meditation
- Headspace's resources, exercises and videos to improve happiness and health. Headspace includes a free trial and access to articles. Read more.
- Relax Kids offer emotional and mental wellbeing for children, relaxation classes, training and resources for parents and workers. Read more.
www.kentcht.nhs.uk/forms/school-health-service-referral-form
General support for mental health
- Kooth is a mental health and wellbeing online platform for young people aged 10 to 16. It’s a place to get advice, information and support 24/7. Young people can chat to a friendly qualified counsellor Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 10pm and Saturday and Sunday between 6pm and 10pm. The service is free and can be accessed at www.kooth.com
- Text ChatHealth for support around physical and mental health on 07520 618850. The number is monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Young men’s wellbeing zoom sessions.
- A unique online programme to help young men aged 8-12, including online coaching, activities and support. Read more.
Support for residents in Sussex
- East Sussex Community Hub - If you’re struggling to cope with the effects of Coronavirus on your family, East Sussex Community hub may be able to help. Read more.
- Sussex Parenting Matters Resources and support for parents in Sussex. Read more.
- Hastings Literacy support - The Read Your Way Facebook page is jam packed with useful information that can come in handy during the lock down. Read more.
- East Sussex Youth Service - A confidential service for young people aged 11-19 who need advice or support about the following: sexual and mental health, drugs and alcohol issues, knife crime, family and relationships. Read more.
For residents in Croydon
- Croydon Youth Zone - Information, resources and support for young people and parents in Croydon. Read more.
Support for residents with kids in Kent
Fun and learning:
A range of fun resources are available from organisations such:
Kent based support for mental health:
- If families or children are not sure what support is needed, then they can call the Single Point of Access (SPA) on 0300 123 4496 to talk through what information, advice and support might be appropriate. This is also the number to call if a child needs urgent mental health support.
- For people of all ages needing immediate mental health support, just text the word “Kent” or “Medway” to 85258. This is a new 24/7 text service provided by SHOUT and the Crisis Text Line as part of the Kent and Medway ‘Release the Pressure’ campaign.
- Accessing www.moodspark.org.uk or www.kentresiliencehub.org.uk to learn about mental health and find tips and resources to keep emotionally healthy
- Self-referral to the Children and Young People’s Counselling Service at
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