Mental Health And Wellbeing

Wellbeing and support services

National resources (recommended for Parents of Primary Pupils)

• YoungMinds – Parents’ Helpline – Expert advice on children’s emotions, anxiety, and behaviour (0808 802 5544).

• Place2Be – Parenting Smart – Short, evidence-based advice articles for common primary-age challenges.
• NSPCC – Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing – Guidance on talking about feelings, friendship issues, and staying safe.
• Childline – Free confidential support for children aged 9+ who want someone to talk to (0800 1111).

Local support groups

• Wakefield Families Together
  The Wakefield Families Together website provides lots of advice and support around Early Help. Please click the link above to access their website.

• Family Hubs – Wakefield
  Local community spaces where families with children aged 0–19 can access advice, courses, and early help.

• WF-I-Can
  A supportive website for children and young people in the Wakefield area.

• Compass / RISE – Wakefield Emotional Health & Wellbeing Service
  Free support for children experiencing mild to moderate emotional health difficulties such as worry, low mood, or sleep problems.

• Barnardo’s Wakefield Counselling Service
  Provides emotional and therapeutic support for children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss, or domestic abuse.