Support
If you are in crisis and you feel that you need support urgently then you should do one of the following:
- Talk to an adult, friend or somebody that you trust as soon as you can.
The following sources of support might also be helpful:
- Childline Tel: 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk
- Samaritans Tel: 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org
- Papyrus offers support to young people feeling suicidal Tel: 0800 068 4141
If you are already being seen by CAMHS and it is during office hours (Monday -Friday 9am – 5pm), call your CAMHS worker:
- You can also call NHS Emergency & Urgent Care Services by dialling 111
- If you do not currently have a CAMHS worker, or it is outside of office hours, or if you need urgent medical attention you should attend A&E. When you get to A&E you will be seen by a mental health professional as soon as possible.
If you are already open to CAMHS and have a Crisis Plan, please follow the plan. You should have a written copy of it. If not, contact your case manager and ask for a new copy of the plan.
If you are open to CAMHS and do not have a Crisis Plan, please ring your local CAMHS and ask to speak to your case manager. If he or she is not available, ask to speak to the duty worker.
If you are NOT already open to CAMHS and are feeling suicidal please either go to A&E or access emergency services.
You are not alone. Please reach out for help.
#Thrive – Healthy Young Minds
Matthew Moss has been working with #Thrive project which focuses on Mental Health Awareness and Resilience Building for Children and Young People
What is #Thrive?
#Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years. You must live, or be registered with a GP practice (doctor), in Heywood, Middleton or Rochdale. #Thrive can also provide advice and support to parents, carers and anyone that works with a child or young person.
Types of support
We have lots of different types of support to help you. We can also offer advice to improve your general lifestyle, including exercise, diet and many other things. We can provide this support in lots of different ways. We will always talk to you about what support will best meet your needs.
We can offer more traditional types of support, such as one-to-one or group counselling sessions, or online courses. We can also signpost and help you access other types of support, such as sport, drama, music or art.
Where is #Thrive based?
Our central hub is called Around the Corner. It is based at 48-50 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NT.
We hold lots of drop-in sessions here, where you can talk to us about how you are feeling and find out what support we can offer you. Our drop-in sessions are:
Aged 8 to 19 years (if you are under 13 years, please bring a parent or carer with you):
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 4pm and 8pm (last session at 7.30pm)
Under 8 years:
- Thursdays, between 9.30am and 12pm (last session at 11.30am)
Sessions are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, please visit the website.
Local Support Services
| SEND Advice Line & Drop in Sessions | |
| The SEND advice line is an inclusive and confidential service in Rochdale, providing information and support to parents, carers, and young people. | Telephone: 0300 303 0380 Email: SENDAdviceLine@Rochdale.Gov.UK Search for SEND Advice Line on Our Rochdale Website www.ourrochdale.org.uk |
| The Neurodiversity Hub | |
| Any parent/carer of a neurodiverse child/young person who needs help. Drop in Sessions – What to expect: You will have a consultation with a member of the Neurodiversity Hub. They will discuss your concerns and support available. The sessions are jointly run with the Home-Start RAASS service and so you can chat to the Home-Start staff and other parents and look at resources whilst you wait. You will be offered a drink and a biscuit or breakfast. Advice Lines – What to expect: You will have a consultation with a member of the Neurodiversity Hub. They will discuss your concerns and support available. | Information for the Drop in sessions and advice lines can be found via the Neurodiversity Facebook page – search for HMR Neurodiversity Hub, or you can email hmr-ndhub@nca.nhs.uk for more information. Or Visit this link Tuesday advice line – every Tuesday – To book: Call 0161 206 0606 between 8am-12pm on a Tuesday morning. You will then be added to a ‘call back’ list and a member of the team will return your call between 1pm-5.30pm. Evening Advice Line – Wednesday evening (once a month – see Facebook Page) – To book: Call 0161 206 0606 between 8am-12pm on a Wednesday morning. You will then be added to a ‘call back’ list and a member of the team will return your call between 6-8pm. |
| Riding the Rapids | |
| Riding the Rapids is a free course designed for parents and carers of children and young people aged 3-16 whose needs indicate they are Neurodivergent. The course aims to help parents to understand and support their child’s well-being, and reduce stress, distress and distress-related behaviours or other behaviours of concern. Research shows that parents and carers who attend Riding the Rapids can: · Develop effective strategies to support their children · Increase their coping skills and confidence, reducing stress | If you have any questions, or would like more information on how to book, please contact: The Neurodiversity Hub— hmr-ndhub@nca.nhs.uk Please note this course is for parents and carers only. Please do not bring your child or young person. The courses are 2 hours per week for 10 weeks. They are being planned to take place in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends so they are more accessible for parents to attend. |
| Rochdale Parent Carer Voice | |
| Parents and carers who look after children and young people with SEND to bring positive change from our lived experiences. | Telephone: 07901 854741 Email: rochdalepcv@outlook.com |
| Rochdale Parent Carer Voice – Umbrella Sessions | |
| The Umbrella support and information sessions are delivered by parent/carer facilitators with lived experience and will support families of children and young people with neurodiversity in several ways, detailed below. The offer is available to any family whose child is neurodiverse and does not require the child or young person to have a diagnosis. It will enable families to build resilience and gain skills and strategies to support their child or young person at home and in the community. | Email: rochdaleumbrellasessions@outlook.com Visit the Umbrella Sessions webpage for further information and to book onto a session. |
| Homestart – Rochdale Autism and ADHD Support Service (RAASS) | |
| Peer Led support for Parents and Carers of children aged 0-12 years. | Telephone 01706 629651 Email: info@hrsb.org.uk www.homestartrochdaleandbury.org.uk |
| Barnardos Sendiass | |
| Sendiass (Special Educational Needs Disability Information Advice Support Service) provides free impartial information, advice and support to disabled children and young people aged 0-25, and those with SEN, through their parents and carers. Young people aged 16+ can have support in their own right. | Telephone: 01706 769634 Email: rochdale.sendiass@barnardos.org.uk Or visit the website: www.barnardossendiass.org.uk/rochdale-sendiass |
| Pennine Care 24/7 crisis helpline | |
| Crisis mental health helpline is here to support anybody in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale | 0800 014 9995 (freephone) |
| Family Hubs in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale | |
| Offer a range of support services for families with children aged 0-19 or 0-25 for children and young people with SEND (specialist education needs and disabilities) | Search for Family Hub on Our Rochdale Website www.ourrochdale.org.uk and click on the Family Link where you live. |
| The Rochdale Local Offer | |
| Signposting to a range of support services for families with children aged 0-19 or 0-25 for children and young people with SEND (specialist education needs and disabilities) | Search for Local Offer Directory on Our Rochdale Website www.ourrochdale.org.uk |
| The Samaritans 24/7 | |
| Anyone who wants to speak urgently about how they are feeling | 116 123 (freephone) or email jo@samaritans.org |
| The Autism Helpline | |
| The Autism Helpline enquiry service provides impartial, confidential information along with advice for autistic people, their families, friends and carers. It is not a counselling service | www.autism.org.uk Call: 0808 800 4104 |
National Support Services
Please see the links below accessible to learners, parents and carers:
Charlie Waller: Free webinars for parents/carers on a wide range of topics.
Harmless: A national voluntary organisation providing support for those affected by self-harm.
Kidscape: Tackling bullying and safeguarding issues.
Kooth: Online counselling and self help resource for young people.
Mahdlo Youth Zone: Offers a number of out of school activities.
Once Upon a Smile: Manchester based charity that offers bereavement support for children and the families.
Papyrus: Working for the prevention of young suicide.
Positive Steps: Whole family support.
Qwell: Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK.
Thrive: Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support.
Treatment Options: Information about a wide range of available treatments.
Young Minds: Parent helpline provides good advice and support for children that self-harm.
Zocdoc: How to tell if Social Media is harming your Mental Health.
