Mental Health Support

We know that Sixth Form can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming. If you’re struggling with your mental health, feeling low, anxious, or just not yourself, please know you are not alone.

The Wellbeing Team is here to support you. Whether you need someone to talk to, help navigating a tough time, or just a quiet space to breathe, we’re ready to listen and help.

Urgent Help & Crisis Support
If you or your child needs urgent mental health support, please contact one of the following services:
• Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
• Text YM to 85258 for YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
• Call Samaritans on 116 123
• PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 – Suicide prevention for under-35s Call 0800 068 4141 | Text 07860 039967 | papyrus-uk.org

Other support
• Childline – Free, confidential support for children and young people: 0800 1111 | childline.org.uk
• Samaritans – 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress: 116 123 | samaritans.org
• YoungMinds Crisis Messenger – Text support for young people: Text YM to 85258 | youngminds.org.uk
• Kooth – Free online counselling and wellbeing support for young people: kooth.com

CHUMS MK Wellbeing Service
• Community-based support for ages 7–18 (and up to 25 for young adults)
• Offers resilience-building strategies, family support, and psychological toolkits
• Ideal for students needing help with emotional regulation, anxiety, or low mood: Explore CHUMS MK

Drop in:
Young Person’s Sanctuary – Mind BLMK
• Evening drop-in crisis support for ages 11–17
• Safe, non-judgemental space with trained youth mental health workers
• Located at CAMHS Eaglestone Health Centre, open 7 days a week, 4–10pm
• Ages 11–13 must attend with a parent or carer
If you’re unsure where to start, please contact the school and ask for the Wellbeing Team. We’ll do our best to guide you to the right support.