Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
Christmas can be a difficult time for some, below are local sources of support that will be available through the festive holidays for children, young people and their families in Surrey
The Mindworks Surrey website is full of useful information for children, young people, families and carers, and professionals. There are lots of suggested helpful organisations, resources for supporting those with a Neurodevelopmental need.
Young people can also find free, confidential online support by visiting Kooth which offers one-to-one text-based counselling, therapeutic messaging, as well as peer-to-peer support through moderated forums and articles.
There are drop ins at the Children Young People Havens which are run by Surrey County Council, with support from the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership, and are a safe space for children and young people aged 10-18 to talk about worries and mental health, in a confidential, friendly and supportive environment.
For families and carers, our out of hours advice line for ND runs from 5pm-11pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be reached on: 0300 222 5755.
If a child or young person needs help urgently over the festive people or you are supporting a young person in a crisis, please call our 24/7 mental health crisis line free on 0800 915 4644. It’s open all day and all night, seven days a week.