Who else can help - for schools

Somerset Inclusion Advice Line 0300 123 2224.

• Somerset Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is pleased to offer:
  • E-Learning training on a variety of subjects EPS E-Learning – Support Services for Education
  • A webpage dedicated to Wellbeing Wellbeing for Education Return – Training Videos for Education Staff – Support Services for Education
  • Information, advice, and resources on emotionally based school avoidance Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) – Information, Guidance & Resources – Support Services for Education
• Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST) Mental Health Support Team (Schools) – Young Somerset Ages 5 to 16. Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions and support to schools to adopt a Whole Schools Approach to mental health and wellbeing. Access via a request for help through the school’s Designated Mental Health Lead. For Schools that are not part of the Mental Health in Schools Team service please see Young Somerset’s Wellbeing Service (below)
• Senior Mental Health Lead Training Somerset children and young people: Health and Wellbeing: Somerset Senior Mental Health Leads Training and Support – Department for Education assured 4-day course to develop and implement a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Young Somerset (YS) Wellbeing Service – low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Suitability criteria can be found on their website Wellbeing Support – Young Somerset referral information can be found here Request Support – Young Somerset
• School nursing team – Schools can contact their local area school nurse team – for more information see our School Nurses page. Parents of a school age child who require advice and support can contact Somerset’s School Nurse text line Parent Service at 07480 635515. Young people aged 11 to 19 years old can text the School Nurse Young People’s Service on 07480 63551
• Pupil Referral Outreach support:
  • Tor school- Mendip
  • South Somerset Partnership School
  • The Bridge School – Sedgemoor
  • Taunton Deane Partnership College – Taunton and West Somerset
• Single Point of Access for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS SPA) Professionals can use this number 0300 124 5012 if they need advice or guidance in how to support a young person and their family but are uncertain about which service may best meet their needs. Eligibility for CAMHS and recommended interventions
• Somerset Wellbeing Framework provides a range of resources

Who else can help - for children and young people

• YoungMinds – Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People is a mental health charity for children and young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need
• Kooth – free safe and anonymous tool for young people aged 10 to 18 in Somerset
• GPs, Health Visitor and health services – if you speak to your GP about your mental health concerns, they can: ask questions about your feelings and thoughts that may help you better understand what you are going through and what support is available

Who else can help - for parent carers

• Somerset children and  young people – Parent carer toolkit – their website has been designed to support parents and carers to find the information they need to help with their role of ‘being a parent’
• Home-Start – West Somerset is a voluntary organisation offering support, friendship, and practical help to families at home with children and young people under 7 years old
• Somerset Parent Carer Forum is an independent not for profit Community Interest Company formed by parent carers
• Somerset SENDIAS Somerset SENDIAS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support) can give children and young people and their parent carers information, advice, and support about SEND. The service is free, confidential, and impartial
• Parent and Family Support Advisors (PFSAs) work with school-aged children and young people and their families who require additional support. Contact your school pastoral support team for more information
• Family Intervention Service (FIS) is a specialist county-wide service. It offers support to children and young people from birth up to 18 years and their families where multiple complex issues are present

Who else can help - for specific populations

• 2BU Welcome for LGBTQ+ young people – provide support to young people living in Somerset, who may find that being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender, or questioning your sexuality or gender identity can be difficult. Support to parent/carers
• Somerset Mind for trans people living in Somerset Tel 0300 330 5468
• The LGBT+ Switchboard provides an information, support and referral service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Phone 0300 330 0630, or you can e-mail them at chris@switchboard.lgbt
• Cruse Bereavement Support – offers support to grieving children, young people, and adults 0808 808 1677
• PROMISE works – deliver inspirational mentoring for Somerset’s most vulnerable, disaffected and disadvantaged young people
• SafeLives – a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse
• SARSAS Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support provides support to people who have experienced rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives, 0808 801 0456 or 0808 801 0464 How do I make a referral? – SARSAS
• Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS) treats young people and adults who have a problem with drugs and alcohol. Visit Turning Point Services page, phone 0300 303 87 88, or email sdas@turning-point.co.uk
• Somerset Domestic Abuse is Somerset’s main specialist service which provides support to men, women and children who are affected by domestic abuse
• Somerset Phoenix Project – works alongside professionals and supports children, young people and families affected by sexual abuse Request support
• WHY – We Hear You Cancer Counselling – provides emotional support to patients, families, friends and carers who have been affected by cancer or any other life-threatening condition. You can phone them on 01373 455255
• Young Carers Somerset Council provides support, advice and respite breaks for children and young carers under 18 who have substantial caring responsibilities at home. Referrals come through an Early Help Assessment. To find out more phone Somerset Council on 0300 123 2224
• Young victims service provides help and support to young people aged 5 to 18 who have been victims of crime, anti-social behaviour or domestic abuse. You can contact them by email at young.victims@n-somerset.gov.uk, or by phoning 01275 88 44 88

Organisations with useful SEMH resources

• Anna Freud Supporting mental health in schools Resources – booklet for primary and secondary schools to support all staff working in school settings to understand how best to help children and young people in their care
• Beacon House website with attachment-based resources
• i-THRIVE is an essential framework for communities that support the mental health and wellbeing of children young people and families
• MIND – Information for young people on mental health and wellbeing – resources for children and young people aged 11 to 18
• Mindfulness – NHS – NHS website relaxation resources and signposting
• Mindfulness – Twinkl Wellbeing – Twinkl mindfulness resources