Student Wellbeing
At KLB School we are doing our very best to help students and parents to get through this difficult time. As part of this support on this page you can access various resources that share advice and tips that students and parents might find useful.
Useful links
- Whisper https://klbschool.org.uk/students/whisper/ is a confidential reporting tool that lets students share concerns quickly, securely, and anonymously if needed.
- Gloucestershire Families Directory is an online directory bringing together information, services, resources, and things to do in Gloucestershire https://www.glosfamiliesdirectory.org.uk/kb5/gloucs/glosfamilies/home.page
- Talk Well https://www.letstalkwell.org.uk/ is a Gloucestershire based charity offering support and advice to young people and their parents/carers.
- Young Minds – information and support for both young people and their families: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
- Shout: (24/7) crisis text service for mental health – text ‘shout’ to 85258
Childline: 0800 1111 or email/online chat www.childline.org.uk
Chat Health: (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) confidential text messaging http://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/school-nursing/ Text 07507 333351. - Gay Glos sexuality/gender identity support: https://www.gayglos.org/ 07903 472 899
- Winston’s Wish: bereavement support – live chat www.winstonswish.org/ free helpline 08088 020021
- Samaritans: 116123
- The Mix – www.themix.org.uk – provides information on a range of issues including mental ill health, drugs, sexual health, alcohol. The site is aimed at U25’s.
- Clear Fear App – an app designed for young people who are struggling with anxiety. Gives tools and tips on managing symptoms.
- Alumina – https://www.selfharm.co.uk. Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox.
