At The Bolton Impact Trust and in each of our academies, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our pupils, staff and whole school communities.
We know that everyone experiences life challenges and anyone may need additional emotional support. 
Good mental health allows us to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at us so it is vital we foster environments that recognises the importance of good mental health and provides appropriate advice, guidance and support.
The information contained in these pages aims to support our pupils, staff and families with their own mental health highlighting where you can seek support within the academies and from external agencies as well as strategies to support you in working on your own mental health.
Click on the links below for more information:
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Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. An online mental wellbeing community for young people up to 18. |
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Bekindtomymind is a Bolton campaign to help reduce the stigma around mental health. The local message to children and young people is that "it is okay to talk". |
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YoungMinds offers free, confidential online and telephone advice and emotional support to anyone worried about a child or young person up to the age of 25. Parents can call their free helpline on 0808 802 5544 or email parents@youngminds.org.uk. |
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The Mix provides free information and support for under 25s in the UK, via social media, mobiles and online.
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Childline for young people up to the age of 19 can speak to a Childline counsellor online or by calling 0800 1111.
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NSPCC specialising in child protection and dedicated to protecting children today to prevent abuse tomorrow. |
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Shout provides free, confidential, 24/7 text message support in the UK for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258. |
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NHS offers information on children and young people's mental health services. |
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Mental Health Foundation provides advice to people with mental health difficulties and researches mental health.
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Every Mind Matters offers advice for looking after your mental health. |
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MindEd For Families has an online e-portal offering free, simple advice about children and young people's mental health. |
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PAPYRUS UK provides confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person at risk of suicide.
Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 |
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The Willow Project is a registered charity supporting children and young people aged 6-19 and their families who are affected by mental health and emotional issues. |
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The Charlie Waller Trust has a directory of information for parents and a PLACE parent support network. |
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CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. They are a service offering help for children and young people, usually between the ages of five and 18 who live in Bolton. Telephone: 01204 483222 |
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Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) is the partnership responsible for making sure that children and young people in Bolton are safe. |
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