Signposting
Redbridge Talking Therapies: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) self-referral for free treatments and services for people 18 and over. https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/redbridge/
WeHeartCBT have wide collection of CBT based self-help resources, psychoeducation, strategies and techniques including how to manage anxiety, worry, low mood, stress etc. can be found at https://weheartcbt.com/resources
Northumberland NHS have links to many free self-help booklets for adults including anxiety, bereavement, abuse, anger, sleep and various other support: https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/
Children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) have a wide range of resources, websites and apps and support available: https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/
NHS supporting others and wellbeing: There is lots of support available in the ‘Every Mind Matters’ section: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/
Mental Health Matters: https://www.mhm.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/helpful-resources
Get Self-help is a website that provides CBT self-help resources https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/
Therapistaid has many worksheets and resources for all ages and can be filtered by topic https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheets
Talking Change self-help resources for wellbeing https://www.talkingchange.nhs.uk/resources
Charlie Waller Trust is a charity that helps people understand their own mental health and equip them to support themselves and those around them. https://charliewaller.org/
Young minds is a charity that offers support for anxiety, low mood, abuse, bullying, exam stress, loneliness, grief, eating problems, trouble at school, self- harm and many more areas. They can offer advice other the phone and online at www.young.minds.org.uk
Text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 text support
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
- Young Minds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
- Parents webchat and email service also available:
Kooth is an online service offering emotional and mental health support. There are articles, discussion boards and chats with members of the team. https://www.kooth.com/
Childline.org.uk for 24/7 helplines, information, support and a toolbox of activities to explore including the calmzone https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/ Call: 0800 1111
Samaritans: Whatever you’re going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Opening times: 24/7 Call: 116123 Email: jo@samaritans.org
Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) have a range of self-help resources and information to help support mental health and wellbeing: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself
Box/square breathing technique videos:
Managing exam stress
Help with study skills
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/studyskills.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z98jmp3
Help with emotional wellbeing
Redbridge has a wealth of mental health services available to residents ranging from community support groups through to Talking Therapies and specialist psychology services. Please visit , https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-hub/your-health-and-well-being/coronavirus-mental-health-support/ to view the interactive map
Your Local GP
Mental health services are free on the NHS.
To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online. Only available in mainland UK.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance
Emotional Well Being and Mental Health Services (EWMHS)
Specialist Community Health Service for Children and Young People
0300 555 1182 / 0300 300 1624
Referrals and Email: nem-tr.rbcypspa@nhs.net
More support:
Anxiety UK offer courses and support for those who suffer from anxiety – www.anxietyuk.org.uk 03444 775 774
Box up crime is a service for 13-19 year olds who may be affected by crime it offers mentoring, self-discipline training and motivates young people.
Every life has a purpose (ELHP) is a charity, providing adventure play opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged children, young people and adults.
Wanstead youth centre for 13-19 year olds where you can do activities and get support for £4 per term.
Hainult youth centre for 13-25 year olds where you can do activities and get support for £4 per term.
Loxford youth centre 11 – 25 year olds where you can do activities for £4 per term. Offers a range of activities including sports leadership.