Mind of the Student – EmpowerU programme
Co-founders Kieran and Jaylan created Mind of the Student after facing their own mental health challenges in school. Once feeling alone and unsupported, they now work to ensure no young...
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Children & young people’s mental health
If you're struggling with your mental health, or know someone who is, there is lots of support out there. You are not alone.
If you, or someone you are with, is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you, or someone else, needs urgent support for a mental health issue, phone Mental Health Direct on 0300 555 1000 (24/7, 365 days a year).
Help is also available from NHS 111 (option 2).
Support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.
Mental health support for young people
- School nurses - support for children and young people to have a healthy lifestyle.
- Rainham Foodbank free counselling service for all ages - their MySpaceMyPlace programme is designed for young people aged 6-17 to work through feeling in a safe environment through creative methods, such as art, collage, sculpting, and finger-painting.
- You & Me Counselling free counselling programmes - free mental health support for children, young people and families.
- Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST) - collaborative service in some schools to support children and young people's wellbeing.
- Havering Educational Psychology Service & Helpline - support for children, young people, parents and carers.
- SEND Education Support Service (SEND ESS) - team of specialist SEND advisors.
- Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) - support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behaviour and / or mental health challenges.
Local support services for specific communities
National support services
- The Mix - Text helpline, counselling, information and advice for children and young people.
- stem4 apps - mental health apps supporting teenagers' mental health.
- Young Minds - Parents' helpline, information and advice for children, young people and their parents.
- Text the SHOUT helpline - Text 07860009642. In North East London, this is a standard network rate message
- Muslim Youth Helpline - culturally sensitive support helpline and online chat.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Free football coaching and counselling for young people 11-16
Free football and counselling sessions for young people aged 11-16 living in Havering or Waltham Forest.
Related Services
Related services
Childline
You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Call us on 0800 1111 or chat to us online.
You & Me Counselling
You and Me Counselling is a counselling and psychotherapy service based in Hornchurch, Essex that works with children, young people, adults and their families in the boroughs of Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Catch22 Young Londoners’ Victim Service
The Young Londoners’ Victim Service offers trauma-informed and bespoke support for all young victims and witnesses across London, under the age of 18, enabling them to cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Friends Like Me bereavement group for 5-10 year olds
Bereavement group for 5-10 years olds to enjoy some creative art with their parent in a supporting setting.
Mind of the Student EmpowerU programme
EmpowerU takes a holistic approach to mental health by helping young people understand their emotions, build resilience and feel a stronger sense of belonging. The programme gives students simple tools for wellbeing, self care and healthier choices in a safe and supportive space.
Relate Counselling & Mediation Services
We are the relationship experts providing face to face and online relationship counselling and sex therapy for adults in relationships or single adults.
SEND Education Support Service (SEND ESS)
The SEND Education Support Service (SEND ESS) is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Specialist Teachers and Advisors. The teachers and advisors are specialists in the following areas: Communication and Interaction, Social Emotional and Mental Health and Physical and Sensory needs (Deafness, Visual Impairment and Multi-Sensory Impairment).
Havering Educational Psychology Service & Helpline
Educational Psychologists (EPs) are professionals who use their training in psychology to work with schools and families, to help children and young people to learn and thrive in their setting. They typically work with schools and settings to help them to support young people and may not always work directly with the young person.
Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST)
Havering Emotional Support Team is a new collaborative service which is designed to help meet the emotional wellbeing needs of children and young people in education settings. This support is aimed at children and young people who may be experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing concerns. We provide additional support working alongside other professionals who are already based in and around schools and colleges as part of the Whole School Approach.
Rainham Foodbank – Counselling Support
At Rainham Foodbank Counselling Services (RFCS), we’re here for both adults and children who are struggling with their mental health.
The Mix
We offer free, confidential support, expert advice and a welcoming community, all designed with and for young people. Whether you need help with mental health, relationships, work, money or anything else, you’ll find it here — whenever you need it.
Muslim Youth Helpline
Provide instant relief to young British Muslims. When minutes matter, we’re here to listen – preventing crises from escalating into tragedies.
Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) offers help to children and young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
Havering Youth Service
Havering Youth Service offer a range of activities for young people from 10 – 19 years of age (up to 25 for young adults with additional needs). We believe that all young people deserve the best possible start in life, to be inspired, and to reach their full potential. We offer informal education, fun activities and additional support for those who would benefit from this.
Sycamore Trust support for autistic residents and their families
Sycamore Trust U.K. offers a range of services specifically designed to support autistic individuals and their families, and we aim to educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society.
