External Support
Parenting and caring is a journey, and sometimes you need a little extra help along the way. We've gathered resources for parents from trusted organisations that can provide support on a range of issues, from suicide awareness and self-harm help to financial assistance and online tutorials, empowering you to best care for your young person.
Explore these links to local and national organisations offering a wide range of services for parents and carers.
Kooth
With the winter break fast approaching, Kooth Digital Health appreciates there will be some young people who may struggle during the holidays without the access to the daily pastoral support, teaching staff and friends that the college community provides. Seasonal illness and the closure of many services at this time of year can also lead to extended wait times for support across both adult and young people’s NHS and community services.
Kooth Digital Health offers free and anonymous therapeutic mental health and wellbeing support to young people in Somerset aged between 11-18+ (up to 25 if SEND/Care leaver). Funded and endorsed by the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, our services remain available over the winter period, offering ‘on the day’ wellbeing support from the comfort of your own home, via any web-enabled device via the following website – www.kooth.com.
Kooth offers free access to online text-based practitioner chats, self help tools and activities, journal spaces and advice from our non-judgemental, safe and moderated peer:peer communities.
If you have any questions regarding the service, contact Kooth directly by simply emailing parents@kooth.com.
Kooth Parent & Carer Resources
FLASH: Families Learning About Self-Harm
A training programme looking to help any adult who has shared responsibility for bringing up a child aged 11-18 who is interested in learning how to manage the concerns of self-harm within your home.
The Somerset Wellbeing Framework
Access an informative flyer from Somerset Children & Young People where you can learn more about mental health and wellbeing help for young people and families.
Silence of Suicide
A free helpline service that provides young people and adults with suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing support.
Tellmi
Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything. From anxiety to autism, dating to depression, or self-harm to self-esteem, sharing your experiences with their awesome community helps you to feel better.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. With dedicated resources for young people and parents, YoungMinds is here to help.
Somerset’s Mental Health Alliance
Are you or someone you know experiencing difficulties with mental health? Open Mental Health is here to help. They offer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure that people struggling with their mental health in Somerset can access the right support at the right time.
Mental Health Support Quick Reference Sheet
Share Somerset has created a helpful infographic with a comprehensive list of mental health support available to young people, including apps, helplines, and general support.
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