Healthy mind

1-1 Wellbeing Support

Sessions from our CYP team at SignHealth provide a safe and supportive space to talk about feelings, challenges, and wellbeing with a trained professional who understands deaf experiences.

Deaf Zone | Childline

Deaf Zone at Childline offers help and resources. You can use VRS or text to talk to a counsellor at Childline.

National Deaf CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)

A specialist service run by the NHS. They provide professional mental health care for Deaf children and young people who need support with emotions, development and behaviour. You can be referred to them by a doctor, audiologist, social worker or a teacher. They will then assess you and decide what treatment you need. Regional information available here: Cambridge, London or Kent | Central and Southern England | North West of England | North England | South West England

The Mix

The Mix support young people who are under the age of 25. They have a The Mix too. There are lots of articles and information on the website about all sorts of topics.

Papyrus

Papyrus offer support for young people under the age of 35 who are feeling suicidal, or are considering doing something that is risky to their life. They also help people who have lost someone to suicide or are worried about someone. Their contact details (including a text number and BSL) are on their Papyrus.

SignHealth

Over 18 years old? You can self-refer to therapy for depression or anxiety here: Psychological Therapy – SignHealth

Young Minds

Young Minds offer a text service if you need urgent help. You can text ‘YM’ to 85258 and someone will reply: Shout Textline | Free 24/7 Mental Health Support Via Text | YoungMinds