If you are a parent or carer, we hope you will find the web links below useful.
Please find below a range of information from Kirklees that may be of help to you, should you need support at this difficult time.
To see which benefits you may be entitled to, and for help with applying,
https://www.betteroffkirklees.org.uk/#/home
To find out whether you qualify for free school meals
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/schools/free-school-meals.aspx
Our Local Welfare Provision scheme helps vulnerable people in short-term crisis with food and essential items.
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/benefits/local-welfare-provision.aspx
Our coronavirus help and advice page shows the range of local organisations who can help
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/health-and-well-being/coronavirus-help-in-your-community.aspx
We also have a page all about financial support
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/council-tax/covid19-financial-hardship.aspx
You can find community response information in other languages
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/health-and-well-being/coronavirus-languages.aspx
The local number for our Covid-19 Community Response helpline is 0800 4561114 (8am to 6pm weekdays, 10am to 4pm weekends and bank holidays). This continues to be available, and we will happily call you back.
Support for all
ADHD Foundation -
www.adhdfoundation.org.uk
Anna Freud - is a children's charity dedicated to providing training & support for child mental health services
www.annafreud.org
Anxiety Canada – Formerly Anxiety BC providing information and strategies around anxiety, including the Mindshift app
www.anxietycanada.com
B-EAT – Website providing advice and support for eating disorders;
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Blurt – Website increasing awareness and understanding of depression;
www.blurtitout.org
BRAKE – The road safety charity;
www.brake.org.uk
British Association for Anger Management (BAAM) – Provides support for those struggling with anger;
www.beatinganger.com
Build Sound Minds – is a campaign for improving young people's emotional wellbeing. They offer advice on how to support children and personal self-care. Explores how to help children understand their feelings, and what they can do to manage them;
minds.actionforchildren.org.uk
Bullying UK – Part of Family Lives providing advice and support around bullying for all ages; www.bullying.co.uk
Calm - Support for young men;
www.thecalmzone.net
Calm Harm App – A phone app providing help for young people who use self-harm as a coping
www.calmharm.co.uk
CBT Self-help – Self-help resources;
www.getselfhelp.co.uk/selfhelp.htm
Child Bereavement UK - supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement;
www.childbereavementuk.org
Childhood Bereavement Network - is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
Child Line – 24/7 support service via phone and online chat; 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
COPMI (Children of Parents with a mental illness)- Promoting better outcomes for children and families where a parent experiences mental illness;
www.copmi.net.au
CRUSE – Bereavement support for families 0808 8081677
www.cruse.org.uk/about-cruse
with HOPE AGAIN for young people
www.hopeagain.org.uk
Ditch the Label – is one of the largest anti-bullying charities in the world, working endlessly to end bullying and to support young people aged 12-25;
www.ditchthelabel.org
Elefriends – A safe online forum for young people struggling with issues
www.elefriends.org.uk
Elsa Support – Resources around managing emotions for primary children;
www.elsa-support.co.uk
Epic Friends - Mental health issues with young people are common. This site is all about helping young people help their friends who might be struggling to cope emotionally;
epicfriends.co.uk
ERIC – Information on bladder and bowel issues;
www.eric.org.uk
ESCAYP – counselling and therapeutic play for young people aged 3-21 years across West Yorkshire (01274 878117)
www.escayp.org.uk
Every Mind Matters - Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing – take our quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
Family Lives – Parenting and family support;
familylives.org.uk
HandsOn - provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing;
handsonscotland.co.uk
Heads Together – Website bringing together partner charities to tackle mental health issues head on; www.headstogether.org.uk
They also have a help line;
giveusashout.org
Healthy Place – A website providing information about various mental health issues;
www.healthyplace.com
Hearing Voices Network – A small national charity raising awareness and providing information about hearing voices;
www.hearing-voices.org
Internet Matters – Support for parents around internet safety;
www.internetmatters.org/advice
Jessica Kingsley Publishers – Publishing website with resources for autism and other related conditions;
www.jkp.com/uk
Karma Nirvana – Supporting victims of honour-based abuse:
karmanirvana.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation - is a UK charity, whose mission is "to help people to thrive through understanding, protecting, and sustaining their mental health."
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind – The mental health charity providing support and advice;
www.mind.org.uk
MindEd - Online courses around different mental health issues and support for families;
www.minded.org.uk
Mood Café – Information and resources to promote mental health;
www.moodcafe.co.uk
Mood Juice - a website with self-help resources supporting young people’s emotional and mental wellbeing;
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
My Happy Mind - helps primary schools, nurseries, and families to create a positive mental wellbeing culture in which children build resilience, self-esteem, and character;
myhappymind.org
National Autistic Society -
www.autism.org.uk
National Self Harm Network – Providing resources and a forum to support people who self-harm; www.nshn.co.uk
NHS Self-help Leaflets – Self-help leaflets covering a variety of mental wellbeing issues; web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp
Not fine in school - is a parent-led organisation supporting families experiencing school refusal & attendance difficulties & raising awareness of related issues;
notfineinschool.org.uk
NSPCC – Supporting young people in every area of their lives; 0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
OCD UK – The national OCD charity, run by and for people with lived experience of OCD; www.ocduk.org
PACE (Parents against child sexual exploitation) – helps parents fight to keep their children safe;
paceuk.info
Papyrus – Website promoting the prevention of young suicide; papyrus-uk.org
HOPELineUK - Prevention of young suicide helpline – 0800 068 41 41
Place 2 Be – Promoting the wellbeing of children in schools
www.place2be.org.uk
Princes Trust – is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training;
www.princes-trust.org.uk
Raising an Extraordinary Person – Supporting families of young people with autism and ADHD; hes-extraordinary.com
Richmond Fellowship – promoting mental health recovery
www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
Samaritans - is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline 0800 116 123;
www.samaritans.org
Self-harm UK – is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about their feelings. Also provides a 6-week online course called Alumina;
www.selfharm.co.uk
The Children Sleep Charity – Supports children with sleep issues;
www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
The Mix - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.
www.themix.org.uk
The Sleep Council – Organisation raising the awareness of the importance of a good night’s sleep; sleepcouncil.org.uk
Therapist Aid - Free worksheets, treatment guides, and videos for mental health professionals. Topics include CBT, anger management, self-esteem, relaxation, and more;
www.therapistaid.com
Time to Change – Website about ending mental health discrimination;
www.time-to-change.org.uk
Unravel Support – supporting mental health in young people by helping unravel children and young people’s emotional and behavioural difficulties for improved wellbeing and happier lives; unravelsupport.co.uk
Winston’s Wish – Online and telephone bereavement support for young people (Freephone: 08088 020021)
www.winstonswish.org
Young Minds – The UK’s leading mental health charity supporting young people and families; youngminds.org.uk
Covid-19 and Emotional Well-Being
During this time, many of us may be experiencing a range of emotions. To support young people with this, Young Minds have released this information:
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/
As adults, it is also important for us to take care of ourselves. This website may be useful:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
You may also find information on the following website particularly useful. The Young Minds A-Z covers a wide-range of areas including anxiety, anger, gender identity, divorce, self-esteem and much more. It is available on our website or via the direct link below:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/
Please note there is also a Parent Contact section that includes a telephone number as well as contact form:
https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/
Corona virus social stories
Elsa Support Corona stories
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Story-about-Coronavirus.pdf
Helping children understand coronavirus - https://hes-extraordinary.com/teach-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0wBrFK1CFGVR1wDann0pfXC8k6Df5qzGXeY4zU9qR4RzFA1XiD74KjSxw
https://positivepsychology.com/the-crisis-kit/?utm_campaign=enormail&utm_source=enormail&utm_medium=email&utm_content='The%20Crisis%20Kit&rsquo
Adult wellbeing
Coronavirus, how to protect your mental health –
Freebies and other useful information
Free Stress course - https://stopfeelingstressedout.thinkific.com/courses/sfso-mini-course?fbclid=IwAR0I0QgkSTGoM9ECeduMWSqBXx7uvqarY1fOb4p2cLFiNlYr6ymD3xmURnw
Advice for parents in talking to children - https://educateinspirechange.org/health/if-we-behave-in-these-10-ways-towards-children-the-future-of-humanity-will-be-in-safe-hands/?fbclid=IwAR1VzVUp2rc_ohWWkLIF65BZvjquFkuxX2NBhCH5jvzDk0y71CjRZ6RS93U
Advice on sleep - https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/sleep/sleep-is-the-unsung-hero-of-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR0A6ZKVxx9yHAxfC8DEOPOy39YTem1m38vZ8tPdbK1NIDKJcfltndApbkQ#
Free online class to help develop confidence and resilience in children - https://www.facebook.com/myHappymind/posts/2584978118450828
Attunement in Hakomi Therapy: Bringing ‘Self’ to the Surface - https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attunement-in-hakomi-therapy-bringing-self-to-the-surface-0326154?fbclid=IwAR2VR3jaQOn5IPAIcoYO0A7v9uuaD6k6OasYtHtH6gS6q0Z7razvWhPEEEc
Children’s Mental Health animation – Lucy’s Blue Day https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=531294561129878
Helping children understand coronavirus - https://hes-extraordinary.com/teach-kids-about-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0wBrFK1CFGVR1wDann0pfXC8k6Df5qzGXeY4zU9qR4RzFA1XiD74KjSxw
Coronavirus, how to protect your mental health - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799?fbclid=IwAR1MZL-PMjPq3i5MMCHX_lB0l-vFuiX8Cx_3xPFTLD-bSgtooOo1-0axz-I
Better mental health for parents - https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/5-simple-steps-better-mental-health-parents-1373820?fbclid=IwAR0ocwnA1p999ADNsVPRcLzckIxhCRRI4fcAyS0hwyz5ZvP5dKZ2NjRaswg
Recommended books for children on how to handle emotions - https://nurtureandthriveblog.com/picture-books-teach-kids-stop-think-handle-emotions-mindful/?fbclid=IwAR04fVfQSx8iWSwyBlKEyRAAYDeStDkHw56iabX8tw2yiJ0JHxej11R9si4
Free suicide awareness training - https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/
Self-isolation, how to avoid cabin fever - http://theconversation.com/coronavirus-self-isolation-a-psychologist-explains-how-to-avoid-cabin-fever-133317?fbclid=IwAR1JljmYDkHKQFyGEbqaVsWpn0CP6yFK95E7cA6ffy-NoO3QcGnNZ6XE67w
How to deal with anxiety in scary times - https://louderminds.com/keep-calm-10-ways-to-deal-with-anxiety-in-scary-times/?fbclid=IwAR2Z7cDPrux7if6rOLwaKaBrmGKGpSZTSSsCPy_Oni7sR6LcEi2z0nVZm5w
Online Safety hints, tips and information for Parents and Carers:
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/advice
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/parental-controls
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/help-and-advice/for-parents/online-safety/online-safety_wdh99554.html