Mental Health - External Support
Cost of Living Support:
Everyone is feeling the financial pinch at the moment, some people more than others. If you are finding times hard at the moment, please let us know. There may be some support that we can offer or we will be able to signpost you to some useful support.
The following links may provide some support.
Jigsaw Food Bank - Located in Matlock, please use the contact form on the web page
Free School Meals - Application for Free School Meals
Cost of Living - Talking to children - This is a great website that offers advice on talking to children about financial difficulties, it also has link to some budget-friendly recipes.
Mental Health Services:
| NHS Mental Health Services | For urgent help if you or someone else needs to be kept safe. | Call 999 or go to A&E |
| 24/7 Urgent Mental Health Crisis Support | If you need urgent help for your mental health | Get help from NHS 111 online or call 11 |
| Samaritans | Free 24-hour helpline for anyone feeling low, distressed and in need of someone to talk to 'right now'. | Call 116 123 (free 24/7 UK-wide Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen |
| Shout | Free 24-hour text support and signposting for anyone feeling low or distressed. | Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (free 24/7 UK-wide) Shout: The UK's free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service | Shout 85258 |
| Scope | Practical information and emotional support for disables people | 0808 800 3333 |
| Movember | A charity specifically to support men's mental health. Their website offers information and support for men. | Movember | Changing the face of men's health - Movember |
| Mind | Support and information about mental health. Visit your local branch, or their website for information. | Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 | Donate to Mind |
| Mental Health Foundation | Support and information about mental health. Visit their website for information, help and guidance. | Mental Health Foundation | Everyone deserves good mental health |
| CALM | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) are a suicide prevention charity. They provide services and information to children, young people and adults in crisis and offer practical tools to manage your mental health. Visit the website for information, support and numbers for help in a crisis. | Suicide Prevention Charity | Campaign Against Living Miserably |
Services Specifically for Children and Young People:
| The Mix | Advice and support for people under 25 on mental health, money, relationships and jobs. | Text 85258 for urgent mental health support
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| Young Minds | A mental health charity for children and young people. Their website offers information, advice, resources and ways to find help. | YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds |
| Childline | (for children and young people under 19) | Call 0800 1111 Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline |
| NSPCC Helpline | For adults concerned about a child. Provides advice and guidance if you're worried about a child's mental health or safety. Offers support for professionals working with children. Signposts to local mental health services. |
National Support available for Families:
| Carers UK | Advice and support for anyone who provides care. | 0808 808 7777 |
Child Bereavement UK | Bereavement support line for families and professionals. | 0800 02 888 40 |
| Mencap | Information and advise for young people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Services include an online community. | 0808 808 11 www.mencap.org.uk |
Support Available for Staff:
| Schools Advisory Service | Advice and support for anyone who provides care. | 01773 814403 |
| Education Support | Charity dedicated to supporting teachers and education support staff. | Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff |
| Derbyshire Mental Health Support | The Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service is a freephone service available to everyone living in Derbyshire - young people and adults. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Telephone support for Derbyshire people experiencing anxiety or distress |