Useful Contacts and Links 

Here is a list of useful contacts and links Supporting Children and Young People's Mental Health & Well-being

Schools and Families Advice Line (SFAL)

The SFAL is a new service established to provide emotional wellbeing advice and early help to children and young people, school staff and families during the Covid-19 pandemic. It can be really worrying when you, or someone you know is going through a difficult time. If you feel this service could help, please call their Single Point of Access who will take your details before passing them onto their call back service.

https://www.hct.nhs.uk/covid-19/schools-and-families-advice-line-sfal/

Mind - Hertfordshire Network

Mind - Hertfordshire Network have launched a new early intervention and prevention helpline for children and young people aged 10-17 in Herts. The helpline will provide a safe, non-judgemental space to talk to a Young People Advisor or Mentor who will provide emotional support, advice and information, signposting and discuss coping strategies. For opening hours and more information please visit the website https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/young-peoples-helpline . Helpline number is 01923 256391.

Opening times at the moment are:

Mon, Wed, Fri – 13:00 – 16:30

Tues, Thurs – 17:00 – 19:30

Sat – 10:00 – 13:00

They also offer support to parents either through this line, or on their 18+ 24/7 line – reached through the same number.