Beat Eating Disorders UK leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Breathing Space Advice and support if you need someone to talk to. Phoneline open Mon – Thur 6pm – 2am, Fri – Mon 6pm – 6am 0800 83 85 87 Calm App for health and happiness – improve sleep quality, reduce stress or anxiety, improve focus, self-improvement. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Resources to help support mental health and well-being. https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ CAMHS Tier 2 Primary Mental Health Worker Early intervention service to prevent mental health difficulties escalating. Use Just Ask Enquiry Line (below) during lockdown.
CAMHS Tier 3 & 4 Phoenix Centre
Referrals for young people experiencing moderate to severe or complex mental health difficulties eg anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship difficulties etc. Urgent referrals to Duty Clinician 01463 705597or A&E out of hours.
Childline Free, private confidential service where you can talk about anything. Trained counsellors are here to support you. 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk App – For Me Coming out of lockdown A guide for parents/carers of young people with long term health condition. Coming out of lockdown - managing worries : a guide for parents/carers of children and young people with long-term health condition Common Sense Media Expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools and more for families and teachers about media and tech for kids. www.commonsensemedia.org Deaf Services
Communication Support Services. Telephone 01349 865418. SMS 07765 898689
NHS Highland Audiology. Telephone 01463 704406. Text 01463 704039 Digi Learn Highland Supports all aspects of digital learning for pupils, parents and staff and all things relating to Chromebooks. https://www.digilearnhighland.co.uk/ Domestic Abuse To ask for help if you have been affected by violence or abuse. Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 027 1234 Ross-shire Women’s Aid 01349 863568 Abused Men in Scotland 0808 800 0024
Enquire
Helps young people, families and professionals understand additional support for learning.
0345 123 2303 www.enquire.org.uk Headspace App – to improve health and happiness through mindfulness and meditation. Highland Children’s and Young People’s Forum https://hcypf.org/ Just Ask Enquiry Line For questions about the development or wellbeing of a young person to health and education professionals in Highland. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1pm – 4pm. 0300 303 1365 LGBT Youth Scotland Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. Mikeysline Mikeysline is a mental health and suicide prevention charity with text based support, appointments and a service especially timed around school commitments. https://www.mikeysline.co.uk/what-we-do/support-young-people National Online Safety Resources for families and schools, including a really useful section on What Parents Need to Know about various gaming and online platforms. https://nationalonlinesafety.com Netaware Guide to keeping kids safe online https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ Scottish Counselling Service 1:1 session offered by phone or video call during school closure, face to face otherwise.
Arranged via Guidance Teacher or by self-referral using the link below. https://dingwall-academy.sessionondemand.co.uk/ Parent Zone Website for parents giving information about education in Scotland and ideas to support their child’s learning. https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/ Rock Youth specific homelessness charity https://www.rocktrust.org/ SAM App to understand and manage anxiety SAMH For Scotland’s Mental Health www.samh.org.uk Samaritans Offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. 116 123 www.samaritans.org
See Me End mental health discrimination www.seemescotland.org Self Injury Support Support for women and girls, resources and training for all. www.selfinjurysupport.org Social Work Duty Officer 01349 868700
Emergency Service 08457 697284 Thriving Families (formerly Children in Highland Information Point CHIP+) Independent information, advice and support service for families with children (up to age 25) with additional support needs, and the professionals working with them. https://www.thrivingfamilies.org.uk/ Understanding Your Child – Solihull Approach Free online courses for parents – Understanding your child, understanding your child with additional needs, understanding your teenager’s brain. Free online course for teenagers – understanding your brain What’s up App for Mental Health Winston’s Wish Supports bereaved children, young people, their families and the professionals whl support them. Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk Young Scot Provides information for young people aged 11 – 26. | 
