Mental health and wellbeing support for children

If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child please contact NSPCC on:
0808 800 5000 or
www.nspcc.org.uk

  • Children Bereavement UK - Offers a range of support for grieving children.
    www.childbereavementuk.org/

    Winston’s Wish provide bereavement support for parents and carers who are looking for bereavement advice and support for their child .

    www.winstonswish.org/

    Helpline: 08088 020 021 

    Cruse Bereavement Care offer bereavement support whatever the circumstances of your loss. www.cruse.org.uk/

    Helpline: 0808 808 1677

  • Anna Freud Centre -Offers advice and support for parents and carers, to support their child's mental health and wellbeing. www.annafreud.org/

    Bexley Support

    www.bexleylocaloffer.uk/Services/5398

    Childline Kids - Children can access support for a range of issues, as well as online activities and games to support their emotions and wellbeing. www.childline.org.uk/kids

    In addition, children can call or have a 1:1 chat about anything, 7 days a week. Call free on 0800 1111. 

    Counselling - Parents can refer their child to the Kent School Health team, for emotional wellbeing support via the Children and Young People’s Counselling Service at
    www.kentcht.nhs.uk/forms/school-health-service-referral-form

    Kent Resilience Hub - Supporting 10-16 year olds cope better with the pressures of every day life. www.kentresiliencehub.org.uk/

    Kent Wellbeing Service - Information on local and national services to support wellbeing, and localised hub of information with simple tips and advice during this challenging time
    www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing

    Kooth - Online mental wellbeing support with help and advice for young people (10+). Young people can also chat to their team about anything, through their text messaging service or live chat.  www.kooth.com/

    Moodspark - learn about mental health and find tips and resources to keep emotionally healthy (10+). www.moodspark.org.uk/

    YoungMinds - Information on child and adolescent mental health.
    www.youngminds.org.uk