Here you can find a range of support for your mental health and overall wellbeing. There’s also information for parents, carers and professionals on the support that’s available for young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Under 5’s
From pregnancy through to pre-school, Health for Under 5s offers a great choice of health related information for parents and carers of 0 to 5 year olds, helping you to enjoy healthy, happy early years with your little ones.
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5-11 yr olds
Health for Kids enables primary school age children to learn about health in a fun and interactive way. They can venture into the four different worlds discovering exciting activities, playing games and taking quizzes along the way.
Health for Kids: Grownups provides health related advice and information specifically to parents and carers of 5 –11 year olds. Parents and carers can also access localised information, including news, public health (school) nurse contact details and local services in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area.
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11-18 yr olds
Health for Teens is a fantastic resource for young people to find out more about health, covering the likes of feelings, growing up, health, lifestyle, relationships and sexual health. Young people can also access localised information, news, resources, public health (school) nurse information and more in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland area of the health for teens site.
To access the site, CLICK HERE
Childrens & Young Peoples Mental Health
What is mental health?
Mental health pertains to our emotional state. It encompasses our well-being, which fluctuates—some days are better than others. While occasional dips in mood are normal and can often be managed with support from loved ones, there are instances where additional assistance becomes necessary. This is where our service steps in.
How can I seek assistance?
If you believe that you, your child, or the young person you are caring for could benefit from mental health support, you can take either of the following steps:
- Visit MySelfReferral-LLR.nhs.uk
For mental health concerns, visit the MySelfReferral-LLR.nhs.uk website to find information and initiate a self-referral process (except for neurodevelopmental disorders, eating disorders, or substance misuse, for which you should schedule a GP appointment for discussion).
For further details, please visit: https://www.myselfreferral-llr.nhs.uk
- Contact your GP
Your General Practitioner (GP) can refer you to our service if it aligns with your requirements. A referral offers us insight into your situation, aiding us in determining the most suitable form of assistance.
How can I access urgent help?
In case of an overdose or immediate risk of physical harm to yourself, your child, or the young person under your care, please proceed to Accident & Emergency (A&E) or dial 999.
For urgent assistance, reach out to the 24/7 Mental Health Central Access Point (CAP) at 0808 800 3302. Please note that the CAP does not provide emergency servic
Childrens & Young Peoples Mental Health Services Directory
This directory is full of local support services that are designed to help you overcome life challenges and to support any mental health issues you may have. The directory can help you find the right support for you.
The directory has been co-created and co-designed with young people and commissioned by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
To access it, scan the QR code above or click here
Tellmi Mental Health Support
The Tellmi App provides a safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issues affecting their lives. You can anonymously get advice from experts or other teenagers going through similar experiences in areas such as mental health, self-harming, relationships and friendships.
My Self Referral
My Self-referral is a website available to young people up to the age of 18 years in LLR who want advice and support for their mental health. It enables young people to self-care and access a broad range of advice, resources and services.
If the young person thinks they require further support that is not offered within the website, they can complete a self-referral form attached to the website, this will be reviewed by a mental health clinician whereby they may offered a recommendation to access services that are appropriate to meet their needs and / or they may meet the criteria for an onward referral to another specialist service.
My Self-referral is not appropriate for young people who require urgent / crisis intervention, acute symptoms of mental health, experiencing thoughts, plans and intent of suicide, if the young person is experiencing such symptoms, they will need to contact the appropriate services i.e. dial 999 if they are at immediate risk to themselves to attend A/E department.
Childline
Childline is a private and confidential helpline for children and young people under 19.
Calls are free on 0800 1111.
For more information, visit the Childline website.
Young Minds
Young Minds is an online service that offers support and guidance to young people and their families.
For more information, visit the Young Minds website.
Mind
Minds is an online service that offers support and guidance to young people and their families.
For more information, visit the Mind website.
NHS Online support
The NHS website offers mental health and wellbeing support and guidance to young people and their families.
For more information, visit the NHS website.