Chadsgrove Specialist College is committed to the ongoing positive mental health of everyone involved with the College, recognising that all our students need the foundation of positive mental health to benefit fully from all of the opportunities available to them. We have developed a range of resources and protocols to facilitate the well-being of students and staff within College, and identified a range of external resources.
The College has undertaken the appointment and training of a Mental Health Lead, and has developed a role of Student Well-being Ambassador, not forgetting the essential contribution of Poppy, our canine well-being therapist!
Our Mental Health Lead is Leigh Blakeman (email: LBlakeman@chadsgrovecollege.co.uk )
Links to local and national mental health and well-being support:
Urgent mental health support
NHS 111 – Mental Health Option
https://www.talkingtherapies.hwhct.nhs.uk/urgenthelp/
Immediate support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling unsafe. Available 24 hours a day.
Worcestershire & Herefordshire 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line
https://swwmind.org.uk/worcestershire-crisis-line/
Free, confidential listening support, advice and signposting for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
NHS Crisis Resolution Team
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/services/service/crisis-resolution-team-75/
Urgent mental health assessment and intensive home treatment support for individuals in crisis.
Childline
https://www.childline.org.uk/
Free, confidential support for children and young people under 19.
Local Worcestershire support
Worcestershire Mental Health Support Services
https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing/mental-health-support-services
Directory of local mental health services, including urgent help, therapy and wellbeing support.
Bromsgrove Borough Council – Mental Health and Wellbeing
https://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/residents/living/staying-healthy/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
Local information and signposting to mental health services and wellbeing support.
Redditch Borough Council – Mental Health and Wellbeing
https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/residents/living/staying-healthy/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
Guidance and local support resources for residents seeking mental health support.
Healthwatch Worcestershire – Mental Health and Wellbeing Contacts
https://www.healthwatchworcestershire.co.uk/advice-and-information/2024-06-13/mental-health-and-wellbeing-contacts
A contact list of key Worcestershire organisations providing mental health and wellbeing support.
Talking therapies and ongoing support
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Talking Therapies
https://www.talkingtherapies.hwhct.nhs.uk/
Free, confidential support for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and related difficulties.
Self-Referral for Talking Therapies
https://www.talkingtherapies.hwhct.nhs.uk/selfreferral/
Direct self-referral route for eligible adults to access NHS talking therapies.
Family and parent support
Home-Start
https://www.home-start.org.uk/
Practical and emotional support for families with young children through trained volunteers and local services.
National mental health support
Mind
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Information, advice and support for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties.
YoungMinds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Mental health support and advice for children, young people and parents.
NHS Mental Health Services
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Information on mental health conditions and how to access NHS support.
Inclusive and specialist support
BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network)
https://www.baatn.org.uk/
Specialist mental health support and therapist directory focused on Black, African, Asian and Caribbean communities.
Pink Therapy
https://www.pinktherapy.com/
Therapy directory and support focused on gender, sex and relationship diversity.
MindLine Trans+
https://mindlinetrans.org.uk/
Confidential emotional and mental health support for trans, non-binary and gender diverse people.
Staff wellbeing
Education Support
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
UK charity providing mental health and wellbeing support specifically for education staff.
Additional information and guidance
Mental Health Support in Herefordshire and Worcestershire (Guide)
https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/media/lc0lup3k/mental-health-support-in-herefordshire-and-worcestershire-2021.pdf
A quick-reference guide outlining crisis contacts and mental health services across the region.
Now & Beyond
https://nowandbeyond.org.uk/
Wellbeing resources and support designed for schools, children and young people.