Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and sometimes it can be necessary to seek support when things are affecting our mental wellbeing. Ill mental health can affect how we think, feel and behave, so it is important to look after our mental wellbeing and reach out for help and support if we are feeling mentally unwell.
We have four Youth Mental Health First Aiders and two Adult Mental Health First Aiders in school who can provide a first response to any wellbeing concerns you have regarding your child, yourself, or a member of your family. They can discuss the array of options available to you and can help refer you to the right support. You can contact them using the details below or by calling the usual school number. Alternatively, you may find the useful links page helpful as it details some of the services available for you to access independently, if any mental health concerns arise.
Youth Mental Health First Aiders:
Mrs C. Liddington – c.liddington@beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk Miss C. Silvera - c.silvera@beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk Mrs G Grant - g.grant@beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk Mrs L. Wall - l.wall@beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk
Adult Mental Health First Aiders:
Mrs C. Liddington – As above Mrs L. Flint - l.flint@beechesjnr.bham.sch.uk
Please see below for additional information from Birmingham Children's Partnership that may also be helpful.
Useful Links
Please find below a variety of different services available for you to use, as required. If you cannot find the right support service or you would like support in accessing them, please feel free to contact Mrs. Liddington who will be happy to help.
Mental Health
Newman Health and Wellbeing For a range of services throughout the West Midlands aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of individuals within the local community, workplace, schools and colleges. https://newmanhealthwellbeing.org/
Healthy Minds Providing support to those with depression and anxiety symptoms. https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/
Samaritans Confidential listening services https://www.samaritans.org/
The Meriden Family Programme Information and resources for families living with mental health issues. https://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/
Mental Health A-Z An A-Z listing of mental health conditions https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Birmingham Mind Mental health support service that promotes wellbeing and recovery https://birminghammind.org/
Rethink Advice and information service for people struggling with their mental health https://www.rethink.org/
Galop National LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline http://www.galop.org.uk/
Housing
The Project Free housing, welfare benefits and debt advice https://www.theprojectbirmingham.org/
SIFA Fireside Drop in, housing advice, employment and homelessness support https://www.sifafireside.co.uk/
New Roots Provider of social housing. Supporting homeless people http://www.newrootsltd.co.uk/index.html
Shelter Drop in housing advice and support service https://england.shelter.org.uk/
Birmingham City Council Housing support and advice https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/
Family Support
Home-Start Birmingham Emotional and practical support for families in their own homes http://www.homestartbirmingham.co.uk/
Birmingham Children's Trust Supporting children and families through difficult times https://www.birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk/
The Sweet Project Providing safeguarding support to children and their families https://sweetproject.co.uk/
All Saints Youth Project All Saints is a charity providing support including family support, youth clubs and counselling to young people & their families.
https://www.allsaintsyouthproject.org.uk/
Healthy Lifestyles Change 4 Life offers information where you can discover healthy recipes, nutritional advice and activities to help your children stay healthy. https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
Relate Relationship support services https://relatebirmingham.co.uk/
Malachi Specialist family support services https://www.malachi.org.uk/
Other Support Services
Birmingham Council Providing links to local support services, facts and guidance https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50118/health_and_wellbeing
NHS Birmingham and Solihull vaccine advice services Support and advice regarding coronavirus vaccinations https://www.birminghamandsolihullcovidvaccine.nhs.uk/
The Active Wellbeing Society – Food Provision database Directory of food banks and community cafes. https://theaws.co.uk/food-provision-database/
Men’s Health
NHS A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others. https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Domestic Violence For support, help and information regarding domestic incidents, 24/7 (translation facilities also available). Freephone: 0808 2000 247. https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Man Kind Initiative For men suffering from domestic abuse or domestic violence https://www.mankind.org.uk/
Respect Support for perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent repeated actions https://respectphoneline.org.uk/
Men's Advice Line A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Forward for life Offers support programmes to men for improved mental health https://forwardforlife.org/
The Good Men Project An information website on men and wellbeing https://goodmenproject.com/
MANvFAT An information website on men and wellbeing https://manvfat.com/
CRUSE Men only support programmes for men in grief https://www.crusebirmingham.co.uk/
Disability support
Disability Resource Centre For disability support and information http://www.disability.co.uk/
Resources for Autism Provides practical services for autistic children, young people and adults. https://resourcesforautism.org.uk/
Remploy Disability employment support https://www.remploy.co.uk/
Focus Birmingham Providing a range of support services for people with visual impairment and sight loss https://www.focusbirmingham.org.uk/
Together Supporting families and young people with special needs or rare diseases https://www.togethercentre.co.uk/
Contact: For families with disabled children Support, advice and information for families with disabled children https://contact.org.uk/
BID Services Supporting people with hearing or sight impairments https://www.bid.org.uk/
Sport Birmingham Inclusive sport opportunities for people with disabilities https://www.sportbirmingham.org/
Education and Employment
Jobcentre Near Me An easy way to find your nearest Jobcentre Plus offices and information about benefits and support. Freephone 0800 169 0190 https://www.jobcentrenearme.com
Birmingham City Council –Schools and Learning Birmingham education services https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/schools
Birmingham Adults Education Service Helping to find a career or qualification to help gain employment https://www.learnbaes.ac.uk/
Services for Education Education support for all ages https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/
Suited for Success Supporting unemployed people with job interview skills and job interview clothes https://www.suitedforsuccess.co.uk/
The Springfield Project Adult learning opportunities https://www.springfieldproject.org.uk/
Go Train A training and recruitment provider, supporting you to learn new skills and return to work https://www.go-train.co.uk/
Women’s Health
NHS A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others. https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Domestic Violence For support, help and information regarding domestic incidents, 24/7 (translation facilities also available). Freephone: 0808 200 0247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Anawin Providing support services for women and children https://anawim.co.uk/
WAITS – Women Acting in Today’s Society Women’s mental health and domestic abuse services https://waitsaction.org/
Respect Support for perpetrators of domestic violence to prevent repeated actions https://respectphoneline.org.uk/
WE: ARE Domestic abuse awareness and recovery support for women https://www.weareuk.org/
Dolphin Women’s Centre Training, employment, support and advice for women. http://nortonhall.org.uk/
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid Supporting women experiencing abuse https://bswaid.org/
Supporting Children
Birmingham Children’s Trust Supporting children, young people and care leavers https://www.birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk/
Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership Safeguarding children from abuse and neglect https://www.lscpbirmingham.org.uk/
Forward Thinking Birmingham The FTB team offer lots of support for parents and children including parental webinars. You can also make a referral for your child through this website if you feel that they need immediate mental health support. You do not need to go through your GP or school to do this. https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/
Mental Health Quality-assured information, advice and resources to help parents understand and promote children’s mental health and wellbeing. https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
Kooth Kooth is a new free, safe and anonymous service to support young people’s emotional and mental health in Birmingham. The service is aimed at young people aged 11-25. https://www.kooth.com/
#YouveBeenMissed This website has lots of great resources to support your child with worry, anger, frustration, sadness, and self-care. There is also a dedicated section for parents and carers with a range of articles and activities. https://bwc.nhs.uk/children
Pause Pause offers talk-therapy support related to emotional well-being for anyone aged 25 or under. https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.org.uk/services/13-pause
Family Lives-Bullying UK For advice and resources about bullying Telephone: 08088 002222 https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/
Change Birmingham Brief Therapy Providing counselling support for young people. https://changebrieftherapy.org/
St. Giles Hospice Phoenix Bereavement Service Support for those under 18 facing loss or living with bereavement. https://www.stgileshospice.com/
The Children’s Society Supporting young people’s wellbeing https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/.
Community
Refugee and Migrant Centre Providing support and advice to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants https://rmcentre.org.uk/
Brasshouse – Interpreting and Translation Services Translating and interpreting in 110 languages http://www.brasshouse.ac.uk/
Community Foundation Improving quality of life for marginalised people http://www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk/