If we can't help, who can?
Swift has a team of experienced, highly trained Safeguarders, who can guide and support young people to get the help they need at difficult times. Sometimes, a young person may need to be signposted to an external agency, for further, or more intense support.
Below you will see some of the organisations we have formed partnerships with, that you can access for support. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are developing new partnerships all the time, so if you cannot find what you need, please contact us and we can signpost you.
| Useful Contacts: Mental Health Support
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| Mind.org.uk services
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Helplines:
our Info lines provide information and support by phone, email and text. |
| Local Minds:
provide face-to-face services, such as talking therapies, peer support and advocacy, across England and Wales. |
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| Side by Side.:
supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. |
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| Anxiety care UK
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anxietycare.org.uk
Helps people with anxiety disorders. |
| Anxiety UK
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03444 775 775 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text) anxietyuk.org.uk Advice and support for people living with anxiety. |
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists. |
| Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
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nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service Information about local NHS therapy and counselling services, which you can often self-refer to (England only).
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| National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
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nice.org.uk
Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare. |
| NHS Service Finder
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nhs.uk/service-search
Searchable database of NHS services in England. |
| No More Panic
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nomorepanic.co.uk
Provides information, support and advice for those with panic disorder, anxiety, phobias or OCD, including a forum and chat room. |
Other useful websites to have a look at:
Learn more about what factors might be affecting your mental health and how to get help: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Whether you're in need of a chat or you're worried about someone else, Samaritans have a 24/7, free helpline: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Providing support across the West Midlands for Children, Young People and Families who are facing loss and surviving bereavement: https://edwardstrust.org.uk/contact-us/
The leading children's charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to protecting children today to prevent abuse tomorrow. If you are concerned about a child or want support personally: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Whether you're struggling with confidence, bullying, health or your wellbeing, there is lots of support available to young people living in Worcestershire: https://www.startingwellworcs.nhs.uk/contactus