Support During the Summer

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This update contains information about mental health support, including references to suicide awareness and bereavement. Please read with care and at a time that feels appropriate for you.

While the summer break is a time to rest and recharge, we know it can also be challenging when our usual school support structures aren't in place. Here is some important information about mental health and wellbeing support.

Support for Young People

If you need urgent help right now:

Childline: Call 0800 1111 (24/7) or visit www.childline.org.uk for online chat
SHOUT: Text 85258 (free 24/7 crisis text line)
The Mix: Call 0808 808 4994 (support for under 25s)
999: Call in an emergency

For mental health information and self-care:

Hub of Hope: the UK’s largest mental health support directory https://hubofhope.co.uk/services
NHS Every Mind Matters: Free practical advice and tools at www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
YoungMinds: Mental health support specifically for young people at www.youngminds.org.uk
Kooth: Free, anonymous online counselling at www.kooth.com
Community Hive & 42nd Street: Tameside & Glossop’s Community Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Offer, providing a range of support, information, guidance, and training to young people age 8 - 18 years old, living in Tameside and Glossop https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/support/read/community-hive/
Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ A young person's suicide prevention charity with a 24/7 HopeLine (free and confidential) offering practical, compassionate support around the clock. Call 0300 102 2470 Text 88247 Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Winston's Wish: Partnered with Child Bereavement UK, they support grieving children and young people as well as bereaved parents, to find hope and rebuild their lives. https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
CEOP: Report online abuse malicious communication https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Take It Down: This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18 https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/
Report Remove: Report Remove is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove-unavailable/

Support for Families and Carers:

Hub of Hope: the UK’s largest mental health support directory https://hubofhope.co.uk/services
YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm)
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222 (support for parents dealing with family issues)
Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 for anyone who needs to talk)
TOG Mind: https://www.togsmind.org/contact-us/
Qwell: Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK https://www.qwell.io/
The Anthony Seddon Fund: A peer-led mental health charity based in Tameside, providing welcoming, lived experience-led support through groups, activities, drop-in sessions, bereavement support, community projects and partnerships. https://tasfund.org.uk/support/
ANDYSMANCLUB: A men's suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the UK and online #ITSOKAYTOTALK https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
Oldham Food Bank: https://oldham.foodbank.org.uk/
Tameside Foodbanks and Community Pantries: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/foodpantries
Rochdale Food Banks and Food Clubs / Money, Debt and Benefits Advice: https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/benefits-money/money-debt-benefit-advice/6
Help with Benefits and Money - Oldham: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/100001/help_with_benefits_and_money
Help with Benefits and Money - Tameside: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/counciltaxandbenefits/benefits/benefits-and-debt-resources

GP services:

Families can contact their GP about mental health concerns. GPs can refer to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) if needed.

Wellbeing Tips for Everyone:

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/

https://actionforhappiness.org/

During the summer break, try to:

Maintain regular sleep patterns – going to bed and waking at similar times helps regulate mood
Stay connected – reach out to friends and family regularly
Get moving – physical activity and time outdoors boost mental wellbeing
Limit social media – if it's affecting how you feel, take a break
Keep some routine – structure helps, even during holidays
Do things you enjoy – make time for hobbies and activities that make you feel good

We hope this is useful. Have a wonderful break!