This time of year as well as being fun for many can also be tricky for young people and parents. Therefore, here are some numbers and web links below you may find useful over the school holiday.
Support for parents
Parents’ Guide to Looking After Yourself | Mental Health Support | YoungMinds
www.familylives.org.uk Telephone: 0800 800 2222
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org telephone: 116 123
Advice on services for families in Croydon: www.croydon.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/find-support/support-directory
Support for young people
Child line: 0800 11 11
What Is Self-Care? | Self-Care And Mental Health | YoungMinds
Child Mental health crisis line for young people and parents out of hours: 0203 2285980
www.kooth.com An app for teenagers that they can download with tips for dealing with anxiety and low mood