Looking after your mental health in worrying times
The conflict happening in Ukraine may be causing you, your friends and family some concern and worrying about what you are hearing in the news is hard to ignore at the moment.
We know that thinking about what is happening can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming and some of you may be struggling to talk or process how your feeling about it.
If your worried about something and need to talk to someone Wirral has a wide range of support available for you to access.
Get support if you ever feel unsafe or you don’t know what to do. If you’re every worried or feel unsafe you should contact contact Wirral Integrated Front Door on 0151 606 2008 (9-5pm) after hours 0151 677 6557 or email ifd@wirral.gov.uk if you are worried about yourself or someone you know.
You could also contact Childline or in an emergency always call 999
Visit the hub for detailed information on anxiety and your mental health.
Here is a list of services you can contact for advice if you need to talk.
SHOUT
Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It’s the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.
Every texter is connected with a real-life human being trained to bring people from a hot moment to a cool calm place through active listening and collaborative problem-solving. All of our Crisis Volunteers donate their time to helping people in crisis.
KOOTH (Online counselling)
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Childline
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.
Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.
Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.
Phone: 0800 1111
Opening times: 9am - midnight, 365 days a year
Samaritans
We're waiting for your call
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123 for free
Health Services in Schools Youth Workers
HSIS Youth Workers are a team of professionally qualified youth workers. The team currently work in Wirral Secondary Schools, Wirral Six Form and Wirral Met College
Each school/college has a designated HSIS Youth Worker that provides young people with an opportunity to access confidential support on any issues which may be affecting them
We provide support to young people around Building Resilience, Reducing risks, Relationships, Sexual Health (including issuing condoms in some schools) Drugs, Alcohol, Emotional Health and Well-Being, Stress and Anxiety
To get support in school/ college contact your school pastoral lead of head of year.
Download a copy of our latest timetable
Wirral Integrated Front Door Team IFD
If a child or young person is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect please report it to the Wirral Integrated Front Door Team:
Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5.00pm Tel: 0151 606 2008
Outside of these hours Tel: 0151 677 6557
E-mail: IFD@wirral.gov.uk