To help students, parents and carers through this difficult and unprecedented time, the following organisations, which have been recommended by Nottinghamshire NHS Trust, are available to those who need advice and support.
Parent Line
Healthy Family Teams confidential texting service to provide parents and carers advice around feeding, child development, parenting advice and support, emotional health and wellbeing, behaviour difficulties and family health.
Contact: 07520 619919
ChatHealth
A confidential texting service for 11 to 19 year olds in Nottinghamshire NHS Healthcare Trust.
Contact: 07507 329952
Childline
Get help and advice on a wide range of issues, and talk to a counsellor in confidence.
Contact: 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk
Kooth
Online provider of mental health services for children, young people and adults, including a counselling service.
Contact: www.kooth.com
Health4teens
An NHS site supporting young people around emotional wellbeing.
Contact: www.health4teens.co.uk
Health4kids
An NHS site supporting children and parents.
Contact: www.health4kids.co.uk
Notts Help Yourself
A site for advice, information and local services available.
Contact: www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk
CAMHS Crisis Team
Support for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
Contact: 0115 854 2299 or 0115 844 0560
Email: CAMHScrisisteam@nottshc.nhs.uk
Young Minds
UK charity supporting the mental health of children and young people.
Contact: www.youngminds.org.uk