Wellbeing support and advice for young people

Links to services offered in Suffolk

Wellbeing Suffolk– self-help information & resources supporting improved wellbeing. Self-referral link to their service.

Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health Advice and Support for 0 to 25’s

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust – ‘First Response’ mental health helpline

The Source  – Information & advice for young people in Suffolk on a range of topics.

The Mix offers a free, confidential support service. They have a helpline, live chat, telephone counselling service and crisis text line for anyone under 25 years old wanting support on a range of topics from mental health to money.

4YP– local charity organisation supporting young people 12-25 with social, emotional and physical health and wellbeing in Suffolk (drop-ins and counselling)

Kooth– online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service for young people in Suffolk aged 11 to 18 – Kooth activity pack

PASTEL  – a Saxmundham social enterprise set up by carers for young adults with autism and/or learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.

Suffolk MIND– ‘for better mental health’

Teenage Mental Health – A self referral, face to face, talking therapy service for children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing mental health struggles. contact through the website or call 01473 411324.

Links to National services

MoodWise– digital tools and resources to support young people’s emotional wellbeing

Young Minds – young people in crisis can text:  YM to 85258

Stem4 –  Stemming teenage mental health issues including eating disorders and self-harm.

Hey Sigmund – Written predominately by a psychologist, with helpful articles about parenting, teenagers, and supporting mental health.

CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably  – Advice, information and interaction for young men at risk of suicide.

Five Finger Breathing (a simple guided breathing exercise) – short video from Pooky Knightsmith mental health

Apps

Apps for helping Young People with their mental health and wellbeing(links to recommendations from the Suffolk’s Children and young people’s Action & Transformation Network (CAT).

Helpful Apps recommended by the NHS

Childline ‘For Me’ App – Childline tools in one place