Advice for Wellbeing

The information and links below the Mindfulness Monthly newsletters are for all students and their families, whether you are interested in staying healthy or are struggling.

We also have a dedicated page of Information and Support leaflets for anyone struggling with challenging situations or mental health. Please see our page here https://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk/mental-health-support-information/

Organisation name	Support offered	Website	Other information
Child and Family Health Surrey	Child development information 0-18 yrs, Support for dads Locating local health services	https://surreychildandfamily.co.uk/surrey-child-and-family-app/	Download the app
Kooth	Safe and anonymous counselling online, self-help community, support free for Young people open till 10pm	https://www.kooth.com/	Also on TikTok & Instagram
Mindworks	Surrey Youth Counselling service (self-referral)	https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/	Call 0300 222 5755 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Young Minds	For students       For Parents	https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/   https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/	Text 85258       0808 802 5544 (Mon – Fri)
Surrey School Immunisation Service	Vaccination Programme at Thamesmead School	https://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HCRG-Vaccinations-given-in-School-information-all-years.pdf
Surrey Care Trust	Help for vulnerable young people, families, and adults to improve their lives.	https://www.surreycaretrust.org.uk/
Samaritans	A safe place for you to talk anytime you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting you down.	https://www.samaritans.org/	Call 116 123 for free
Child Line	A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help. Online, on the phone, anytime.	https://www.childline.org.uk/	Call free 0800 1111
Stay Alive	Suicide prevention app. If you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.	https://stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk/	Call Samaritans 116 123   Text Shout 85258
Shout	Free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.	https://giveusashout.org/	Text 85258
CYP Haven	CYP Haven is a safe space where young people 10-18 years can talk about concerns, worries, and mental health	https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/support-and-advice/young-people/cyp-haven	Mon – Fri 3.30-7.30 Sun 1-4pm 01483 519436
Catalyst	Promoting the mental health and wellbeing of people in Surrey	https://catalystsupport.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement	Bereavement support for adults, children and families	https://www.cruse.org.uk/	Call 0808 808 1677
Jigsaw	Supporting children through the loss of a loved one	https://www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk/
MHFA	Mental Health First Aid training for the workplace	https://mhfaengland.org/
Bullying UK (Part of Family Lives)	Advice if you are being bullied online	https://www.coramfamilylives.org.uk/advice/bullying/cyberbullying/	Call 0808 800 2222 WhatsApp 07441 444125
Surrey Young Carers	Support for Young People caring for family members	https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/who-we-help/young-carers-under-18/	0303 040 1234
Catch 22	Specialist treatment service in Surrey offering 1-1 support for young people affected by substance use & with tobacco and vaping support.	https://www.catch-22.org.uk/find-services/surrey-young-peoples-substance-use/	24/7 hour help line – 0800 622 6662
Frank	Advice on drugs, alcohol and addiction	https://www.talktofrank.com/
Solace Centre	Free support and practical help if you have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.	https://surreysolace.org/	0330 223 0099 (24hrs)
Harmless	Support and advice for young people who self-harm and their parents	https://harmless.org.uk/
Papyrus	Confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide	https://www.papyrus-uk.org/	0300 102 2470  (24hrs) Text HOPE to 88247 pat@papyrus-uk.org
MindEd	Educational resource on children’s young people’s mental health for parents	https://www.minded.org.uk/
Heads Together	Tackling stigma and change the conversation on mental health.	https://www.headstogether.org.uk/
Mermaids	Support for gender nonconformity in children and young people.	https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/	Call 0808 801 0400
Kidscape	Being bullied?  Help is here	https://www.kidscape.org.uk/	info@coramkidscape.org.uk
Beat	Help and support for anyone with an eating disorder or worries about food/eating	https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/	Call 0808 801 0677 3pm-8pm Mon – Fri
NHS Live – Well	Can’t sleep?	https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/
NHS – Mental Health	Steps to help feelings on anxiety or panic	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/   https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/
Togetherness	Free online parenting modules from toddlers to – teenagers, inc. SEND and Wellbeing advice	https://togetherness.co.uk/
Crisis Line	Emotional wellbeing and mental Health crisis line for children, young people and families in surrey	https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/crisis-helpline	0800 915 4644   Or call 111 and ask for Mental Health support
Surrey Family Information Service	Parenting advice and details of support services and activities for families in Surrey	https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families
Families Thriving Together/Talking Teens	Parenting advice and free online courses	https://familiesthrivingtogether.org.uk/
Chat Health	Advice and support for relationships, bullying, problems with friends and family, medical concerns	https://chathealth.nhs.uk/	Text the school nurse 07507 329951
Family Lives	Parenting and family life worries	https://www.coramfamilylives.org.uk/	WhatsApp 07441 444125

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