Supporting Mental health
Wirral’s helpline for children and young people
Wirral Council have launched a dedicated live chat to support children and young people through whatever problems they may be facing.
Launched alongside the existing freephone helpline, the live chat feature will support children who would rather speak to an advisor online rather than on the phone.
All live chats and phone conversations are confidential, the only time information will be shared is if the team feel the young person or child is at risk.
The team will be available to talk through any worries, stresses a young person may have or just be a friendly virtual voice if they need someone to speak to. The team will help in whatever way
they can and whatever the problem is.
The live chat can be found on the council managed ‘It’s never ok website’ www.itsneverokwirral.org/chat or by calling the freephone helpline on 0808 196 4147.
The team are available online and on the phone Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. They are also now available extra hours on Wednesday’s 7pm-10pm.
Outside of these hours young people can contact: Childline every day, 7.30am -3.30am - 0800 1111.
CAHMS out of hours advice line: 5pm-10pm Monday to Friday -01244397644, 12pm-8pm at weekends.
Supporting Mental health
At St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
You may find some of these resources useful.
Comprehensive selection of resources to support mental health and wellbeing
Mental health resources for parents
Mental health support for young people service (Type in your local postcode and find all of the mental health services available in your area).
At our school we:
help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
help children socially to form and maintain relationships
promote self esteem and ensure children know that they count
encourage children to be confident
help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
Click this link for further information about how we support children’s mental health and well being in school.
Click here to view a child-friendly leaflet explaining mental health.
Click here for information about CAMHS.
EMOTIONAL LITERACY SUPPORT
In school we are fortunate to have a trained Emotional Literacy Support practitioner in Miss Clark. She is able to offer emotional literacy sessions which support children in understanding their emotions.
There will always be children and young people in schools facing life challenges that detract from their ability to engage with learning. Some will require greater support to increase their emotional literacy than others. ELSA is an initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists. It recognises that children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are also addressed.
WEBSITES FOR HELPING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH - click on the pictures below to access the website
