--- title: "Supporting your child" url: "https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/our-approach/welfare-mental-health/supporting-your-child" school: "Holy Family Catholic High School" --- # Supporting your child We recognise the family plays a key role in influencing children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing; we will work in partnership with parents and carers to promote emotional health and wellbeing. Below you can find resources which can help support your child’s wellbeing. ![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/images/MentalHealthWellbeing/HF_Mental_Health_Support_Services_(1)_page-0003.jpg) ![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/images/MentalHealthWellbeing/HF_Mental_Health_Support_Services_(1)_page-0004.jpg) ![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/images/MentalHealthWellbeing/Worried_about_your_child-s_wellbeing_Twitter.jpg) Kooth Guide for Parents and Carers 211 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Kooth_Guide_for_Parents_and_Carers.pdf) Kooth Supporting your child during a difficult time, a practical guide for parents 81 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Kooth_Supporting_your_child_during_difficult_times-_a_practical_guide_for_parents_and_carers__(1)_(1).pdf) In Sefton, there are a range of partner organisations and groups working hard to ensure children, young people and families get the support they need. The support available and how this support can be accessed is outline below. ### **Crisis Support for Young People** Talk Now CAMHS Crisis Care **![A blue text on a white background Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/bc4a725ab17b282174a410a9ea08f3f4.jpg)** **CAMHS crisis line** is also available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to children under 18 experiencing a mental health crisis (Liverpool or Sefton): 0151 293 3577 or freephone: 0808 196 3550. Alder Hey CAMHS ![A close-up of a logoDescription automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/59356f0092c63baf5c28d0d62b0bc051.jpg) Provides crisis risk assessment and management consultation through telephone and face to face support. Urgent and routine assessments are being offered, but there is a slight delay with capacity. Referrals can be made via their online platform: [www.seftonliverpoolcamhs.com](http://www.seftonliverpoolcamhs.com). Call 0151 282 4527 or email: camhs.referrals@alderhey.nhs.uk Self Harm **![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/1e786301d9a1f41d0c5a0aae6d183e7c.jpg)** Provides a free app that helps you manage of resist the urge to self harm. Fresh Plus Group **![A yellow and green logo with a cartoon frog Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/c1d9f84584f62a7080c11a3251909abf.png)** This is a support group open to all parent and carers who have a child who has ever attended Sefton CAMHS or who is on a waiting list. For further information and to join the sessions, email freshplusgroup@alderhey.nhs.uk or visit Twitter/Facebook [@freshplusgroup](https://twitter.com/FreshPlusGroup). Alder Hey Eating Disorder Service for Young People (EDYS) **![A colorful logo with white text Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/93444ed83ce9b79e9d7890df132fa671.jpg)** Provides mental and physical assessment and reviews by telephone and one, dietetic advice and individual and family therapies via face to face, telephone and video call. Referral via their website [www.liverpoolandseftoncamhs.com](http://www.liverpoolandseftoncamhs.com). Call 0151 282 3662, Email: or visit their website [www.alderhey.nhs.uk/services/camhs](http://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/services/camhs) for further information Be Body Positive **![A blue rectangle with white letters on it Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/e07750f24424d47fc893976ea7d24d24.png)** Provides support for young people, parents and professionals. Their website [www.bebodypositive.org.uk](http://www.bebodypositive.org.uk) offers advice, resources and online training modules to help improve eating behaviours and relationships with food. Build positive body image and identify concerns around body image and disordered eating. Hub of Hope **![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/a4bd6315c7612d1fb31566c06d59f873.png)** is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. Users can search via GPS for help in their vicinity. Kooth ![A logo with blue and black text Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/233dafab902007be6b0fc3ec93ea5b09.png) Provides online support form children and young people in Sefton aged 11-25. Kooth can direct you to a crisis service or you can join up to access counselling, advice and support online through their website [www.kooth.com](http://www.kooth.com) NSPCC **![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/25a4ad87a43a6ed2e3fc2460e1c3d04b.png)** Parenting can be rewarding, but also challenging. We’ve got parenting tips for all stages of your child’s life, as well as advice on how to deal with difficult situations. You can contact the NSPCC helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing [**help@NSPCC.org.uk**](mailto:help@NSPCC.org.uk) or completing our report abuse online form. Parenting 2000 & Alchemy Youth Club **![A black and white logo Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/36712fde6079afcd38d72f31d35d4331.png) Provides therapeutic counselling and group counselling for children, young people & families. They also provide information advice and guidance by telephone for parents and a Parenting Circle family support group. **Alchemy Youth Club (Crosby and Southport)** activities, information, advice and support for young people aged 9 years - 18 years old. **Alchemy Detached Youth Mentoring** for young people to safeguard them against criminal exploitation & help them make the best choices in life. Drop-in mentoring sessions for young people who are worried about their mental health. Counselling & Family support: www.parenting2000.org.uk/referrals Alchemy Youth Club enquiries @Alchemy Youth via Instagram & Facebook School Nurse & Chat Health **![A white rectangular sign with red text Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/c0ce91979780f6c8de6704b285022e9a.png)** Provides targeted, confidential service for children, young people and their families to support with emotional, mental health and behavioural issues. Support available for the following issues: anger issues, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, bullying or friendship issues and behavioural problems. **Chat Health is a messaging service.** Send a message to 07312263291 to chat with a school nurse Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) **![A blue and white logo Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/eda09e7c265dcad132f2d117f1262eba.png)** Sefton CVS supports a number of local youth and community centres, organisations and groups which provide services and support to children, young people and their families. Further information about these centres and organisations, including how to access the services and support available at this time, can be found on the [Sefton CVS website](https://seftoncvs.org.uk/) or via the links below: [Bootle Christ Church Youth and Community Centre](http://www.ccycc.org/) [Brunswick Youth and Community Centre](http://www.brunswickycc.co.uk/) Litherland Youth and Community Centre, Facebook:@LitherlandYCC Twitter: @LitherlandYouth [MYA Space (Sefton Performing Arts and Education)](http://www.mya.org.uk/SPACE) [Woodvale Community Centre](http://www.woodvalecommunitycentre.co.uk/) [Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre](http://www.nethertonpark.org.uk/) [Sefton](https://seftoncvs.org.uk/projects/seas/) SEAS [The Youth Community Partnership](http://www.the-ycp.co.uk/) (Meols Cop) [YKids](http://www.ykids.co.uk/) Sefton Young Carers **![A blue and pink text on a black background Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/a954eade6fc8315877856573a5d404dc.png)** Sefton Young Carers is a specialist service for children and young people aged 5-16 years old who have a direct caring role at home. Upon receipt of a referral the needs of the young carer will be assessed and an appropriate offer of support made. For further information call 0151 288 6060, email or visit their website [www.sefton-carers.org.uk](http://www.sefton-carers.org.uk) SHOUT ![A logo with text overlay](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/fcf0f4657e131617cf537a4e50836aa5.jpg) If you would **prefer not to talk** but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to [85258](sms:+44-85258). Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help. Smoke Free Sefton **![A logo with a person and a heart Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/113d6ce87ac0909ecd6d401987db641a.png)** Provide support for young people to stop smoking and vaping.**![A poster of a group of people Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/e067f3e059b4edc4139b4db92bf3a0a2.png)** Star Centre ![A blue text with a star and leaves Description automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/8025cddf45ef3ed096aeb0ed51c36741.png) Provide mental health and emotional wellbeing for children, young people and their families living in Sefton. They offer a wide range of support and therapeutic interventions. There is a Young Person's Drop-in. Mondays 4-6pm @ the Star Centre, 98B Linacre Lane, Bootle, L20 6ES and Thornton Family Wellbeing Centre, Stanny Field Drive, Thornton, L23 1TY. To make a referral, visit [seftonliverpoolcamhs.com](http://www.seftonliverpoolcamhs.com/). Staying Alive App **![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/460c92be1e66affd98ec05621bf5fdec.jpg)** This app is a pocket suicide prevention resource packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. Venus Centre **![A logo for a charityDescription automatically generated](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/473bbe1f8a8efdc19e628264bf1a0732.jpg)** Provides counselling and therapy support for children and young people living in Sefton aged 5-18. Open access drop-in service for children, young people and their parent/carers. Available Mondays 4-6pm @ The Star Centre, 98b Linacre Lane, L20 6ES & Thursdays 4-6pm @ Thornton Children’s Centre, Stanny Field Drive, L23 1TY Parent Participation Group held every first Wednesday of the month at Thornton Family Wellbeing Centre. A place to share experiences, gain advice and problem solve together. Call 0151 474 4744 or go online at [www.venuscharity.org](http://www.venuscharity.org) for further information. Young Minds Parents Advice **![](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/images/tabs/2dcd789a4263ee1d5f48b474e10d9a06.png)** Provide free tailored information and advice to support parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. 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