What is this service?
Support for 0-5s:
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Facebook page for Kingston's Children's Centres
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Kingston Libraries offer Rhyme Time for under 5s and anxiety workshops
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CBeebies free activities, including the mindful garden
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Welcare offer mental health support for parents
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NSPCC information and advice about taking care of children and young people
Support for Primary age children:
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Children’s Guide to Coronavirus - helping you to explain the current situation
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Kooth offer free, safe and anonymous online support
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Childline: call, chat online or e-mail
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Twinkl: educational resources for children who are home learning
Support for Secondary age children and young adults:
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Achieving for Children activities and information
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Kooth offer free, safe and anonymous online support
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Young Minds support and advice on looking after yourself
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BBC Bitesize: video clips and tips
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MeeTwo: Expert and peer support app for young people
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ThinkNinja: Self-help knowledge and skills to children and young people aged 10-18 years. Free to access
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Easy Things to Do Online for people with a Learning Disability
General advice for parents:
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Achieving for Children information for the latest advice
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Young Minds support and advice for parents
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MindEd free resource for adults to support children and young people
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Home Start telephone support
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Place2Be - talking to children about coronavirus
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Public Health England Guidance on supporting young people’s mental health
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Public Health England Easy Read guide on looking after your feelings and body for people with a Learning Disability
I need more support:
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Kingston iCope: psychological therapy
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Samaritans helpline: Call 116 123
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SHOUT crisis text line: Text 85258
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Papyrus HOPELINEUK: Call: 0800 068 4141 or Text: 07860039967 if you are a young person having thoughts of suicide or you are concerned for a young person
Good to know
- Cost: Free