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Support for Parents - Mental health and wellbeing

At St. Alban's, we understand the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils and their families. We believe that a happy and healthy mind is the foundation for successful learning and positive relationships.

On this page, you’ll find a variety of resources, tools, and information to help you support both your own and your child’s mental health. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, activity ideas, or guidance on managing emotions, we’ve gathered trusted materials to help you navigate life’s challenges.

We are committed to working together with parents and carers to create a caring and supportive community where every child can thrive. If you need further support or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 🌈💖

Information

We are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our pupils and their families. We understand that parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to helping children navigate their feelings and emotions.

In this section, you’ll find a collection of helpful leaflets with practical tips and guidance on how to support your child’s mental health. These resources cover a variety of topics, including:
✔ Managing anxiety and worries
✔ Building self-esteem and resilience
✔ Supporting positive behaviour and friendships
✔ Encouraging open communication about feelings

Our aim is to equip parents and carers with useful tools to help children feel happy, confident, and supported. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

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Resources for Home

Please find below a list of resources to help support your children with their mental health and wellbeing at home. Click on the pictures to go to the activity.

Support lines and websites

Please find below a list of numbers websites adn charies for more advice and guidance

NAMe

Alcoholics Anonymous

What do they do?

A free self-help group. Its "12 step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.

Contact details

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)

Anxiety UK

Support for panic attacks and anxiety.

http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

03444 775 774  (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)

The CALM Zone

Emotional support, guidance and advice.

http://www.thecalmzone.net

0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)

Cruse Bereavement Care

A free confidential helpline for people worried about their own or someone else's drinking.

0300 123 1110  (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm)

Drinkline

Bereavement support service.

http://www.cruse.org.uk

0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Family Lives

Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying.

0808 800 2222 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm)

Gingerbread

Support for single parents.

Havering Childrens Centres

Havering family service.

Havering Family Services Hub

Havering family service.

Havering Welfare Rights Unit

Havering family service.

Kooth

Free, safe, anonymous counselling for young people.

Mencap

Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

0808 808 1111 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Men’s Domestic Abuse Service

Domestic Abuse support for men.

http://www.mankind.org.uk

FREEPHONE 0808 800 1170 

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HELPLINE 01823 334 244 

(for those with inclusive minutes)

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

http://www.mind.org.uk

0300 123 3393  (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

National Family Mediation

Family mediation support.

www.nfm.org.uk

0300 4000 636

NHS Change for life

Support with healthy eating.

OCD UK

A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.

0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Papyrus

Young suicide prevention society.

http://www.papyrus-uk.org

0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day)

Rethink

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

http://www.rethink.org

0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Samaritans

Emotional Support, suicide prevention support and emotional wellbeing.

http://www.samaritans.org

116123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Sleep Charity

Emotional Support, suicide prevention support and emotional wellbeing.

SNAP

Emotional Support, suicide prevention support and emotional wellbeing.

Young Minds Parents

Mental health, motional wellbeing, teen support and parental support.

http://www.youngminds.org.uk

0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

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