Useful Links
Emotional and mental well-being
- www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/
- www.childline.org.uk/
- www.healthforteens.co.uk/hertfordshire/
- www.healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/parents-and-carers
- https://sandbox.mindler.co.uk/
- www.mindful.org/
- www.themix.org.uk/
- www.supportline.org.uk/ (A-Z of concerns with resources)
- www.eventbrite.co.uk/childrens-wellbeing-practitioners (a rolling programme of workshops for students and parents run by Hertfordshire's Children's Well-being Practitioners)
Bereavement
Child abuse
Children in Care
Domestic abuse
Drugs information
Eating disorders
Ethnic groups support
Financial support / food provision
Christians Against Poverty
https://capuk.org/i-want-help
Citizens' Advice Bureau
Can assist with food vouchers; clients are also assessed to see if they need help in any other areas (benefits, debt, etc.)
T: 01462 689801
https://www.northhertscab.org.uk/contact-us/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Free School Meals Information
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/free-school-meals/free-school-meals.aspx
Healthy Hub
T: 01462 474111
https://www.healthyhubnorthherts.co.uk/
Herts Help
T: 0300 123 4044
E: info@hertshelp.net
https://www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx
8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday
Hitchin Partnership
T: 07817 715023
http://www.hitchinpartnership.org
Money Advice Service Information
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/universal-credit-an-introduction
Trussell Trust Foodbank
Clients must be able to show a Foodbank voucher or email from one of these referral agents: CAB, Settle, Howard Cottage, GP surgeries, schools, mental health support teams, churches
T: 07825 300437
E: info@letchworth.foodbank.org.uk
https://letchworth.foodbank.org.uk/
Open 10am - 12pm, Tuesdays and Fridays
Universal Credit Information
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/
Gender identity / LGBTQ+
Healthy bodies
Mental health concerns
- https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
- https://healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/
- https://www.changegrowlive.org/
- https://www.cwmt.org.uk/
- https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk//
- https://www.meandmymind.nhs.uk/about/downloadable-resources/ (if hearing voices)
- https://www.mind.org.uk/
- https://www.minded.org.uk/
- https://nopanic.org.uk/
- https://www.rethink.org/living-with-mental-illness/young-people
- https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
- https://youngminds.org.uk/ (parent helpline)
Parental support
- https://www.natural-flair.com/
- http://www.thebutterflyroom.org/about.html
- https://www.familylives.org.uk/ (formerly Parentline)
Confidential and free helpline service for families, offering emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.
T: 0808 800 2222
Open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm, Saturday and Sunday.
The lines do get very busy - if you are unable to get through, you may want to email for support, advice and information: askus@familylives.org.uk. They aim to respond within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Sexual health
Suicidal thoughts
Terminal illness
Victim support
Websites with online chat/counselling for mental health concerns
Recommended apps
Beat Panic
Overcome panic attacks and anxiety wherever you happen to be - £0.99
Big White Wall
Get round-the-clock support from therapists to help you cope with stress and anxiety - Free
BlueIce
This app helps young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm - Free
Help to improve your health and happiness
Calm Harm
Reduce urges to self-harm and manage emotions in a more positive way - Free
Catch It
Learn to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently - Free
distrACT
Quick and discreet access to information and advice about self-harm and suicidal thoughts - Free
Equoo: Emotional Fitness Game
Use adventure games designed by psychologists to help you increase your emotional fitness - Free, with in-app purchases
Feeling Good: Positive Mindset
Use audio tracks to help relax your body and mind and build your confidence - Free, with in-app purchases
IESO
Connect confidentially and securely with mental health therapists using instant messaging - Free in some areas
MeeTwo
A safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issue affecting their lives - Free
My Possible Self: The Mental Health App
Learn how to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking - Free, with in-app purchases
A non-profit, community-backed app to help you monitor and manage your mental health
SilverCloud
An eight-week course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression at your own pace - Free
Sleepio
An online sleep improvement programme, clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster - Free in some areas
Sleepstation
Connect with a team of sleep experts to help you fall asleep or stay asleep through the night - Free with GP referral
Stress & Anxiety Companion
Breathing exercises, relaxing music and games to help calm your mind and change negative thoughts - Free, with in-app purchases
Student Health App
Reduce your worries, feel more confident and get the health information you need as a student - Free
Thrive
Use games to track your mood and teach yourself methods to take control of stress and anxiety - Free
https://sam-app.org.uk/ (self-help for anxiety management)