Signposting for Teens
Becoming a teenager is a really busy time for your brain - a rush of hormones, puberty linked body changes, struggling to find an identity, pressures from friends and a developing sense of independence, mean the teenage years can be a confusing time for you.
The good news is that there is a lot of support out there for you!
The school nursing service in Hertfordshire can offer you the following support.
NHS School Nursing Service - Quick links for help and information
- Chathealth text messaging service - for those aged 11-19 Text: 07480 635050
- School nursing instagram - for advice and support @hct_schoolnursing @teenhealth.hct
- X @HCT_SchoolNurse
- www.healthforteens.co.uk
Young minds - We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Childline - Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Childline | Childline
With youth - With Youth service provides online support to children and young people experiencing mental ill health and/or emotional distress. The service helps children and young people to build resilience by working with them to problem solve and develop coping strategies, coming up with solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. Home - WithYouth
Services for young people provides youth work projects, information, advice, guidance, work related learning and wider support for young people in Hertfordshire. Services for Young People
Sandbox Kai - The Sandbox is for Children and Young People who want additional support for their mental health. Everything on The Sandbox website can be accessed without registering. Hertfordshire | The Sandbox
Feeling unsafe?
If an adult is making you feel unsafe or scared at home or at school - please talk to a trusted adult. If you don't have a trusted adult that you feel that you can talk to call Childline 0800 1111.
Remember:
- You have the right to say NO if someone is hurting or touching you.
- You have the right to be safe online and to keep others safe - never give out your personal details (your name, address, how old you are, where you live or go to school) online to strangers.
- Remember that there is a difference between safe and unsafe secrets.
- Always talk to a trusted adult if you are confused, worried or upset about something.
What else can I do?
- Write down what you are feeling and give the note to a trusted adult if you feel that you can't get the words out.
- Talk to a friend, they might come to an adult with you.
- Protect yourself - no-one has the right to threaten you or to make you feel scared.
If you ever feel afraid or need someone to talk to, remember that you can phone Childline completely free of charge on 0800 1111 anytime, day or night. The number wont show up on any phone bills! Or, log onto the Childline website at www.childline.org.uk