We want all our pupils to know that over holiday times, there is help and support if you need it.
We have created a safe space with the names and links to various organisations that you can visit if you need support, are having difficulties, or just need someone to talk to.
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| Contact | Detail | Detail |
| One Point | Advice and practical support across all aspects of family life. | Telephone: 03000 261 111 Website: One Point Facebook: One Point County Durham on Facebook |
| Education and SEND Support | Support for children with SEND | Telephone: 03000 263 333 Email: epsdurham@durham.gov.uk Website: SEMH services |
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Humankind Horizon Young Adult Carers Service |
Supporting young adult carers aged 14-25 | Telephone: 01325 731 160 Website: Humankind –info@humankindcharity.org.uk |
| Humankind LGBT North East | Health and Wellbeing support for LGBT young people (15-24 years) | |
| Humankind | Drug and alcohol support | 03000 266666: Option 1 for Durham, option 2 for Peterlee and Option 3 for Bishop Auckland. |
| Investing in Children | A children’s right organisation, creating spaces to be heard. | Email: info@investinginchildren.net Website: Investing in Children |
| Rollercoaster Parent Support | Helping parents to support children with mental health issues | Telephone: 07415 380 040 Email: wendy@rollercoasterfs.co.uk Facebook: Roller Coaster Parent Support on Facebook |
| County Durham Together Hub | Help when self-isolating/how to volunteer. | Telephone: 03000 260 260 Email: communityhub@durham.gov.uk Website: Get help if you’re self-isolating |
| CAMHS – single point of access | Community mental health teams for children. | Telephone: 03001 239 296 Website: CAMHS – single point of access |
| TEWV – crisis line | 24/7 service for people experiencing a mental health crisis. | Telephone: 08000 516 171 |
| Stronger Families | Working with County Durham families who’d like support with any problems or difficulties they may be having. | Families Information Service.
Telephone: 03000 26 99 95 or email: fis@durham.gov.uk
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| SENDIASS |
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (County Durham) |
03000 267 007 03000 267 003 |
| The Bridge |
Supporting young carers |
Family Action c/o Butterwick Hospice Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JU Phone: 0191 383 2520 Email: durhamyoungcarers@family-action.org.uk |
| Police |
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| Prevent |
Concerns: report or refer an individual who they feel is vulnerable to radicalisation. |
0191 375 2234 |
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
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Independent Advocacy Service for children young people and vulnerable adults: All LAC, foster care | 07395 285 498 08088 081 001 |
| FRANK | Drugs support | Live web chat and confidential advice
0300 123 6600 |
| Refuge | Support for women and children experiencing violence: DV, sexual, FGM, … | Freephone 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247 Enquiries: 0207 395 7700 |
| Young Minds | Mental Health Support for parents and young people | Parents worried about a child: call 0808 802 5544
Young person needing support: text YM to 85258 |
| Barnardos | Supporting families and vulnerable young people.
Locally have the following support:
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Address: Osprey House, Kingfisher Way. Silverlink Business Park. North Tyneside, NE28 9NX Telephone: 0191 293 1400 Fax: 0191 293 1401 |
| Childline | Free, private confidential service for young people | 0800 1111
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| Kooth | Online mental well-being support | kooth.com |
| The Children’s Society | Fighting child poverty and neglect. Keeping children safe.
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Phone: 0161 763 2170
Email: northofengland@childrenssociety.org.uk or rob.jackson@childrenssociety.org.uk (North of England Area Director)
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