Children's mental health

If you're in crisis

If people have physically harmed themselves, if their life is at immediate risk or if they feel they are unable to keep themselves or someone else safe, then they should call 999 or go to A&E.

If someone is having a mental health crisis, but their life is not at immediate risk, they can access the local mental health crisis line by calling 111 and selecting ‘mental health option’. It can also be accessed online via 111.nhs.uk. 

For people who are deaf or have hearing loss, use the following link to be connected to local crisis service – NHS 111 – SignVideo. 

Anyone can call for themselves or someone else can call for them. NHS 111 is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs.

If a person is not in a mental health crisis, but feels they need mental health support, they should begin by making an appointment with their local GP.

For health and care professionals, the Mental Health Access Hub number will remain open for use: 08081 966798.

2024 events

• 1 February - Time to Talk Day
• 5-11 February - Childrens Mental Health Week
• 28 February - 5 March - Eating Disorders Awareness Week
• 1 March - Self-Injury Awareness Day
• 13-19 May - Mental Health Awareness Week
• 10 September - World Suicide Prevention Day
• 10 October - World Mental Health Day  

Compass Shine Parent Workshops

Are you a parent or carer, who would like FREE support with your child?

Compass Shine are offering the following workshops:

• Understanding Anxiety - Wednesday 10 September, 10.00am-11.30am, Aspire Family Hub, CV1 2SF
• Understanding Neurodiversity - Wednesday 2 October, 9.45am - 11.15am, Moat Family Hub, CV2 1EQ
• Understanding Self Harm - Wednesday 6 November, 10am-11.30am, Mosaic Family Hub, CV4 9PL
• Understanding BIG emotions, Wednesday 11 December, 10am-11.30am, Mosaic Family Hub, CV4 9PL

For further information or to book your place please contact Compass Shine on 024 7518 6206, email compass.cype ip@nhs.net or visit this site.