• Somerset Big Tent Using the website, you will be able to keep up-to-date with Mental Health Services available to children and young people in the Somerset area.

Domestic Abuse

• Domestic abuse: how to get help
• Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

 

Somerset Domestic Abuse Support Service    

• https://somersetdomesticabuse.org.uk/about-us/how-we-can-help/
• Helpline 0800 69 49 999
• https://somersetdomesticabuse.org.uk/i-need-help-now/

 

Mental Health Helpline now available 24/7 to support Somerset communities

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s CAMHS and Young Somerset are joining forces with the Mental Health Alliance to deliver a 24/7 Mental Health Helpline. Expanding on the existing successful Somerset Mindline service, the round-the-clock helpline will make it quicker and easier for people in Somerset to get the right advice they need for their mental health and wellbeing.

Open 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, it is open to people of all ages who need urgent mental health support. The helpline on 01823 276892 is the first port of call for mental health help – it is operated by people in your local area who will know how best to support you. They are providing second-stage support to Mindline call handlers where the needs of children & young people may need further, on-going support. Both CAMHS and Young Somerset have access to their own provision and can guide, support and broker a range of partner services for callers. For more information, please visit here.

• Children's Commissioner This site will give you advice on the impact of Coronavirus on children's mental health.

• Save the Children Try these relaxation techniques at home with your children.

• NSPCC Another useful resource from the NSPCC - this time giving advice and support to parents and carers about Covid-19.

• Shout 24/7 free text service for those who are struggling to cope and need immediate help.

Find out more about the Education Psychology Service's helpline for parents/carers

• EPS Helpline.pdf

These resources give guidance on how parents/carers can support themelves and their children through these difficult times.

 

 

• Anna Freud - My Mind Self-Care

A simple resource to help you talk to your child about Covid-19.

• cco-childrens-guide-to-coronavirus.pdf

We hope the following links will support you in talking to your children about Covid-19.  You can also direct them to the children's section of the website, where we have some useful Newsround links.

• NSPCC Talking to a child who is worried about Covid-19

• Mental Health Foundation • Mental Health Foundation - Talking to your children about scary world news can be difficult - find out how to minimise the negative impact of world news on children and young people.

• Advice from Young Minds Parents Helpline experts on what you can do if a child is worried or anxious about coronavirus.

• Mind Coronavirus and your wellbeing - this website gives information about how to deal with the current situation.

• Young Minds Coronavirus advice and mental health support.