Useful links to websites for emotional well being
WEBSITE LINKS
EMOTIONAL WELL BEING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Childline is a free, 24 hour helpline for children and young people in danger or distress. www.childline.org.uk
Young Minds is a charity which provides information that helps children and young people cope with difficult feelings. www.youngminds.org.uk/children
BBC Health website. www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/
BEREAVEMENT
Winston's Wish site provides a range of information, access to the organisations work and resources as well as activities specifically for children and young people. Their helpline for anyone caring for a bereaved child is on 0845 20 30 40 5. www.winstonswish.org.uk/
The Child Bereavement Charity (CBC) provides specialised support, information and training to all those affected when a baby or child dies, or when a child is bereaved. www.childbereavement.org.uk/
http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/for_schools
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project and is here to support people after the death of someone close. www.rd4u.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.
Tel: 020 8939 9530 Youthline 0808 808 1677(12-18yrs helpline) www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family. Helpline: 0845 123 2304 www.tcf.org.uk/
WEBSITE LINKS
BULLYING
A charity which gives advice on all forms of bullying - at school, cyberbullying, racism, homophobia, bullying in sport etc. www.bullying.co.uk/
A Parentline Plus website for parents who are concerned about bullying in their child's life, both outside and within school. We are here to help you support your child build healthy friendships and be safe at every stage of their life. www.besomeonetotell.org.uk/
Kidscape is a UK charity established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. www.kidscape.org.uk/
SEPARATION/DIVORCE
Practical info for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up. www.itsnotyourfault.org/
Cafcass looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. We work with children and their families, and then advise the courts on what we consider to be in the best interests of individual children. www.cafcass.gov.uk/
GINGERBREAD- One Parent Families. Gingerbread is the leading national charity working to help the UK's 1.9 million lone parents and their children. www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Women's Aid have created this webspace to help children understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. www.thehideout.org.uk
Refuge has a 24 hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. Helpline: 0808 2000 247 www.refuge.org.uk
WEBSITE LINKS
PARENT/CARERS
A web based Toolkit of helpful responses to encourage children and young people's emotional wellbeing. www.handsonscotland.co.uk
Your family website was launched by the NSPCC in March 2008 for parents of children aged from birth to nine years old. The aim of yourfamily.org.uk is to inform parents, as well as inspire and entertain. It covers all aspects of family life, including the thorny issues, with an honest approach, expert advice and tips from other parents. www.yourfamily.org.uk
Young Minds provides a helpline service to parents with a concern about their child's mental health. If you're a worried parent, call Young Minds Parents Helpline on 0800 018 2138. 10am-4pm Mon-Fri and 6pm-8pm on Wednesdays. www.youngminds.org.uk/parents
Dads-Space aims to help fathers be involved and active in supporting their children in ways that are responsible, safe and informed. www.dads-space.com
Directgov is the website of the UK government, providing information and online services. This link provides advice around children’s mental health. www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/YourChildsHealth/DG_10026100
The Fatherhood Institute is a national information centre on fatherhood. www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth of information on both a national and local level. www.netmums.com
Relate is the leading provider of relationship support can now directly help parents and parental relationships via this web-site with guidance, support and information. www.relateforparents.org.uk/
Mind. Parents guide: Understanding childhood distress. www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+childhood+distress.htm
Parentline Plus website for parents who are concerned about bullying in their child's life, both outside and within school. We are here to help you support your child build healthy friendships and be safe at every stage of their life.
www.besomeonetotell.org.uk
BBC website giving a range of advice around a number if issues which children and young people may face in school www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/life/health_happiness/problems
Victim Support is a charity which offers free support to victims and witnesses of crime, and their family and friends. www.are-you-ok.org.uk/about_us.html