Mental Health Support
Urgent help: mental health crisis
Please call NHS 111, select the mental health option, and local, dedicated staff will support you to access the help you need. The phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Available to children, young people and their parents/guardians.
Immediate life threatening emergencies requiring mental and physical assistance, you should call 999 or go to A&E.
My Mind
Children and young person mental health hub (CYPMHS – previously known as CAMHS), run by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). MyMind is for young people, parents, families and professionals working with children and young people in Cheshire and Wirral. Here you can find information on how to look after your mental health, how to access help and support, with the ability to self refer, and details of support services in your local area. www.
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Young Minds
Charity offering support to young people and their families experiencing concerns with their mental health. www.
The Mix
For urgent mental health support visit www.
Shout
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 UK mental health text support service for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or suicidal thoughts. Visit Shout or Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to connect with a trained volunteer for support.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free. Samaritans also offer an online chat service and face to face support. Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
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Talking Therapies
Our service exclusively offers evidence-based, short-term talking therapies designed to help with common mental health concerns, such as:
- Low Mood
- Anxiety or worry
- Stress
- Depression
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Teenagers and ADHD
www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/mental-health-conditions/adhd-and-mental-health
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Sleep Hygiene ZZZzzzzzz……..
The National Sleep helpline is open between 7pm and 9pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 9am until 11am on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Helpline number: 03303 530 541
Teen Sleep e-book. Download your free e-book
Drug and Alcohol support
FRANK
Call FRANK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for support and advice. Visit FRANK or call 0300 123 6600 or Text 82111
Via – Young People – Cheshire West and Chester Free, confidential drug and alcohol support for young people aged 18 years old or under in Cheshire West and Chester
We can help you get:
- Advice and information around your drinking or drug use
- Private and confidential sessions with your own support worker (in-person and online)
- Flexible support at a location that works for you – such as your school, college, youth club or a safe space in your local community – and at a time that suits you
- Other support you might need
Cheshire West and Chester – New Beginnings - via Northwich: Call 0300 303 4548
Change, grow, live
A team dedicated to supporting young people (aged under 25) and families who may be struggling with drugs or alcohol across Cheshire East. Tel: 01625 464995. Offices in Crewe and Macclesfield. www.changegrowlive.org/service/cheshire-east-drug-alcohol
Sexual Health support
Local GP and primary care centres - Services include STI testing, contraception, pregnancy testing, and HIV care.
Sexual Health Hub
Free, confidential services for all ages, online and in local clinics
Sexual Health in Cheshire West and Chester | Sexual Health Hub
Local sexual health clinics hubs are in Chester, and community clinics in Ellesmere Port, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Blacon.
Call 0300 247 0020 to make an appointment at any of our sexual health hubs.
Axess Sexual Health Crewe (19 and under)
Cheshire East - Axess Sexual Health
Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing centre
Dunwoody Way
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Tel: 0300 323 1300
Walk-in clinics (no appointment necessary)
- Monday: 16:00- 19:00
Sexual Abuse
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust - Rape & Sexual Abuse Services UK
The Rape Centre
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, please don’t suffer alone. It’s important that you’re seen as soon as possible for physical and emotional support. RASASC (Cheshire & Merseyside) is a registered charity committed to supporting people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse.
General health, education, and SEN support for young people
Family hubs support children and young people from 0-19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities).
Family Hubs – Cheshire East
Starting Well :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Cheshire West
Healthier Together – NHS
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Your Health. Your guide to a healthier lifestyle. One piece at a time - If you’re aged 11-16, knowing what to do to keep yourself healthy can be hard. This guide could help you on that journey into becoming your best version of you.
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/livewell/lifestyle-on-prescription/cyp-your-lifestyle-prescription.pdf
Financial Support and advice
ADHD and learning to drive
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and driving - GOV.UK
