Mental Health and Wellbeing

We encourage our parents/carers to contact us in the first instance if they would like any support or information regarding young peoples mental health and wellbeing.

You can contact us via email on: childprotection@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk.

The following free and confidential support resources are available for all young people:

KOOTH

An online mental wellbeing community. Access 365 days a year to counsellors who are available 12 noon – 10pm on Monday-Friday, and from 6pm –10pm at weekends.

Access via mobile, laptop or tablet.

Contact: www.kooth.com and click the ‘join Kooth’ button.

CHILDLINE

Chat online with a counsellor about whatever’s worrying you.

Either send a message, call, or read and post to the message boards.

Contact: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/ or call 08001111.

EMERGE PROJECT

Based at Medway Hospital. Youth Workers providing short term support for young people who find themselves struggling with self-harm or feeling suicidal.

Available from 7pm-11pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Further information available: emergeadvocacy.com/medway-maritime-hospital/

Contact: Telephone 07983136215 or email hellomedway@emergeadvocacy.com

CORONAVIRUS AND YOUR WELLBEING

Please click HERE view the Medway Council Coronavirus and Your Wellbeing information booklet for children and young people.

BROMPTON ACADEMY SUPPORT LETTER

To view the Brompton Academy Support Letter please click HERE.