Mental Health Support and Resources

We hope that you find the following links useful.

App for children:

Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage - In partnership with the NHS, this fun digital therapy is designed to enable children to self-manage their worries. Recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), this free app is for 7-12 year olds facing difficulties with anxiety. It is a CBT-based, intergalactic adventure game where players step into the shoes of a newly recruited Luminaut and start an exciting adventure through space - travelling to different planets, meeting new characters, solving puzzles and attempting challenges to overcome fears and build confidence. 

Smiling Mind - an app which helps with Mindfulness and Meditation

Children and adults would benefit from Smiling Mind, Headspace, Calm and Mindshift. 

External support:

Glosfamilies Directory - This online directory brings together information, services, resources, and things to do in Gloucestershire

Healthier Families - Home - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Lots of resources to support healthy living - eating, exercise, and mental wellbeing tips for parents

Mental health support for parents and carers – Place2Be

Child mental health: recognising and responding to issues | NSPCC Learning

Young Minds Matter > CYPS Gloucester Health & Care (ghc.nhs.uk) Referrals can happen through school for Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (CBT) - speak to Mrs Deb Carter if you would like more information. 

Get face-to-face, online or telephone counselling from TIC+ (free). Referrals for 1:1 counselling can happen through school - speak to Mrs Deb Carter. TIC+ knows that no matter what you might be going through, it helps to talk about it. Their counsellors are trained to listen without judging, and help you get things back on track and can support you face to face, online or over the phone. TIC+ will talk to you to find an appointment time that works for you. For ages 9 - 25. Call TIC+ on 01594 372 777.

Join a TIC+ online workshop and learn new ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings with InTER-ACT (free). If you are struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, inTER-ACT is for individuals aged 9-25 across Gloucestershire whether you're having counselling or while you're on the waiting list. Call TIC+ on 01594 372 777 or visit their website. 

Home - Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) Help desk 01452 726570.

Gloucestershire Counselling Service - Stroud 01453 766310

BACP - British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists -  Directory of Therapists for Adults and Children 

UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy - Directory of Therapists for Adults and Children 

Samaritans - telephone 116123 available 24/7

Childline - 0800 1111 - Childline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chat with a counsellor about what's worrying you using the online 1-2-1 chat. It's confidential, and no problem is too big or too small. For ages 18 and under. 

Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide - Hopeline 24/7 0800 0684141

Winston's Wish - children bereavement charity 08088 020021

Cruse Bereavement Adults and Children 08088081677

Get support from Young Gloucestershire (YG) (free) YG offers counselling programmes and practical support for a range of issues. Whether you're struggling with your mental health, self-harm, leaving care or you need practical help, YG can support you. You can call YG on 01452 501 008 Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. 

Gloucestershire Young Carers - Gloucestershire Young Carers helps young people whose caring role is affecting their mental wellbeing. For ages 8 to 24. You can refer yourself if you're over 18. If you're under 18, you'll need permission from a parent or carer. 

School Nurse - Chathealth Get advice and support from a school nurse relating to a wide range of health and wellbeing issues. Available Monday to Friday, 9am - 4:30pm, excluding bank holidays. Text service 07507 333351

Eating Disorders - Evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, provided by a senior clinician in weekly sessions for you and your parents, carers or other family. You can refer yourself or you can ask your GP or other health professional to refer you/ your child. To make a referral, there is a form online. Telephone 01242 634242

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - phone or chat online with a trained adviser from the all-female team. They won't judge you, they'll help you understand your options and decide what to do. It's completely confidential. Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 200 247

Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRSAC) 24/7 support line - 0808 500 2222 

The Nelson Trust, Brimscombe - Alcohol Addiction Service 01453 885653 (women's service 01453 732861)

Mind

Sane - Emotional Support