Resources

Mental Health & Wellbeing Space

Discover a wealth of resources on Mental Health and Wellbeing by clicking the link below!

Whether you’re a staff member, student, parent/carer or a mental health first aider, you’ll find key information, practical guidance, and signposting to support services—all designed to raise awareness and promote positive wellbeing across our school communities.

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Vivup

All staff have access to Vivup, our Employee Benefits Platform! Vivup offers a variety of mental health and wellbeing support, providing practical resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing. Click the link below to explore what’s available to you.

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Useful online resources

Supporting mental health and wellbeing is a shared responsibility, and having access to the right resources makes all the difference. Below, you’ll find trusted organisations and reports offering valuable training, research, and practical guidance to help improve mental health awareness in schools.

Urgent Mental Health Support – Crisis Helplines

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, support is available. Please don’t suffer in silence—reach out for help.

📞 Samaritans (24/7 free, confidential support)
☎️ Call: 116 123 (UK-wide, free)
🌍 Visit: www.samaritans.org (opens in new tab)

📞 NHS Mental Health Crisis Services – For urgent NHS mental health support in your area
☎️ Call: 111 (Ask for mental health support)
🌍 Visit: www.nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth (opens in new tab)

📞 Childline (for under 19s) – Confidential support for young people
☎️ Call: 0800 1111
💬 Online chat: www.childline.org.uk (opens in new tab)

📞 YoungMinds Crisis Messenger (for young people in distress)
📲 Text: YM to 85258 (24/7 text support)
🌍 Visit: www.youngminds.org.uk (opens in new tab)

📞 Shout (24/7 text support for anyone in crisis)
📲 Text: SHOUT to 85258
🌍 Visit: www.giveusashout.org (opens in new tab)

📞 Papyrus HOPELINEUK (for young people struggling with thoughts of suicide)
☎️ Call: 0800 068 4141
📲 Text: 07860 039967
✉️ Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
🌍 Visit: www.papyrus-uk.org (opens in new tab)

📞 Mind (Mental Health Support & Information)
☎️ Call: 0300 123 3393
📲 Text: 86463
🌍 Visit: www.mind.org.uk (opens in new tab)

📞 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably – for men in crisis)
☎️ Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm – midnight)
📲 Webchat: Available on www.thecalmzone.net (opens in new tab)

📞 Nottingham Diocese Chaplaincy & Wellbeing Support – Local pastoral care and support through your parish or Catholic schools
🌍 Visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk (opens in new tab)

📞 Your Local Parish Priest or School Chaplain – For spiritual and pastoral guidance during difficult times