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Who can help? It's ok to ask for help.

It's a good idea to talk to someone when you're feeling sad or worried. This could be your parents, a teacher, well-being staff at school or Dr. 

By getting help, you can learn how to feel better and happier. So, remember, it's okay to ask for help when you're not feeling great inside.

CAMHS

If you have already had support from Compass Be, and you still feel the same talk to CAMHS.

They can help with: 

  • Obsessive thoughts and behaviours 
  • Anxiety issues, including panic attacks
  • Self-harm and thoughts of hurting themselves
  • Suicidal thoughts or thoughts that “I don’t want to be here anymore”
  • Problems with eating and food
  • Long-standing difficulties with coping after a scary and traumatic event.
Find out more
01226 107377 (Branching Minds - to request support) or 01226 644829 (CAMHS Barnsley)

Compass Be

Compass Be helps children & young people with:


  • Low mood: sadness, low motivation
  • Worries, irrational fears and concerns
  • Angry outbursts, pushing boundaries, frustration and distress
Find out more

Compass Be Bereavement Support for Young People

Monthly meetings for young people to come together to share their experiences, around death and loss as well as gaining information and support within a safe environment.

Find out more

Compass Be Bereavement 

Kooth

Download the Kooth app. Online mental health support and counselling for young people in Barnsley aged 11 - 25, read articles written by young people for young people, join discussion boards around anxiety, relationship advice, and stressful days. There's always online support from Kooth team.


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SilverCloud Online Support

If you are aged between 14 and 19, If you can't sleep because you are stressed about exams, feeling anxious on the bus to school,  the SilverCloud Online Support programme can help. It will give you tools, exercises and techniques to help you feel better, download the app below


Find out more:
Ring 01907 666371
Email:info.barnsleymhst@compass-uk.org


NSPCC

NSPCC have a range of mental health information, advice and resources for children & young people.

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Young Minds

Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find out what support is available to you, Young Minds can help

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Papyrus

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.
They operate HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
Open 9am - midnight 7 days a week.
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Branching Minds

If you are not sure which mental health service can help, ring Branching Minds. They will listen to you, signpost to the best service for you and your child and talk to you about referral pathways.

Find out more:
or ring 01226 107377


Barnsley Bereavement Support

Barnsley Bereavement Support Service offers free and confidential support to people to help come to terms with the loss of a loved one.

This service offer you a 'safe space' where you can cry without upsetting those close to you and where you can talk about the way you really feel in complete confidence.

Find out more
Please ring us on 01226 200565 if you need support. You may have to leave a message with your name and number, but rest assured someone will contact you within 24 hour.


Early Support Hub: HOME Barnsley

‘HOME (Help with Our Mental ‘Ealth), Barnsley is Chilypep’s early support hub for young people aged 11 – 25 from Barnsley who have identified they are struggling with their mental health. HOME runs a wellbeing programme including groups, 1-2-1 support, counselling and workshops. If you think you need some mental health or emotional wellbeing support complete the referral form or find out more by visiting the website.

Find out More 

HOME@chilypep.org.uk
01226 213123


Open Up Directory

The Open Up Directory, developed by Chilypep in 2018 alongside young people, is a vital resource listing mental health services available to those aged 11-25 across Barnsley and into South Yorkshire. Updated regularly, the directory includes categorised sections that address key areas of mental health support, such as crisis support, LGBTQ+ support, and support for Bullying and abuse. The directory has also been expanded into the Open Up Interactive Map, allowing young people to easily access and connect with this tailored support with pinpointed locations of where the organisations are based. This centralised resource is essential in supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of young people by providing a clear pathway to access the support they need, all in one place.
You can get access to download a copy of the Open Up Directory and find the Interactive Map at www.chilypep.org.uk

Local Offer Website

Click here to go to Barnsley's SEND Local Offer.
Find information for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

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