Tellmi is an amazing app that allows you to post questions and talk about anything you are going through and receive support from others. That could be someone your age, a super-peer or even a counsellor.

For more info about tellmi please click here.

To view or download the app visit: https://www.tellmi.app/landing 

This edition KYRC have teamed up with Richmond Mind and the Achieving for Children Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to bring you a wealth of information and resources. 

The focus of the second newsletter is depression and low mood. We hope you find this newsletter and the coming editions interesting and informative.

Each year the "Carers Trust" organises Young Carers Action Day.

For more info about the day please click here.

For more info about Young Carers at Coombe please click here.

December 2023 Newsletter produced by the KYRC - Kingston and Richmond Youth Council.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11QG9JUv5lOqS2LpyY4JQAFebfBzY0aLw/view 

Find mental health and emotional wellbeing information, advice, support and services for children and young people in South West London, and for parents, carers, teachers and people who work with young people.  https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/services/

Sarah is available every Monday at Coombe Boys to help support students with a variety of health concerns.  Sarah holds a weekly drop-in clinic at Coombe Boys School for a confidential chat about anything that is worrying students regarding their health.

The drop-in clinic runs in Caxton in the room with the posters on the door near the library on a Monday Lunchtime.

Drop-In services available include:  Emotional well-being, physical health issues, sexual identity, relationship issues, sexual health, exam stress, gender identity, smoking & alcohol issues, self esteem and body image.  For further info scan the QR code or click here

Children, Young People and families in crisis call this number BEFORE attending A&E (unless there is an emergency medical need).   Call free for advice to those in a crisis.  Supported by trained mental health advisors 365 days a year.

YoungMinds have teamed up with Muslim Youth Helpline, and worked directly with young Muslims from across the UK, to create a range of faith friendly information and mental health advice.   For more info visit - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/muslim-mental-health 

Holidays can be a hard to return from.  Lots of lifestyle changes, late nights, and a return to routine are some of the reasons that make it harder to come back to school.  Some of you may find the sleep guidance helpful.  cbswellbeing.coombe.org.uk/students/improving-sleep 

Other things to consider are building a routine for regular exercise and eating healthier.  

Coombe Boys is supporting Anti-Bullying Week.  Anti-Bullying Week 2022 is coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. It will take place from 14 to 18 November 2022 and has the theme Reach Out. The week will kick off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.   For Advice and Support about Bullying - Click Here

For those year 11 students taking exams this year don't forget to check out our guide to managing exam stress: Click Here

For parents whose children are sitting exams there is some helpful advice here: Click here

Youth Zone is a wellbeing drop-in service for 12 – 25 year olds who want to chat, chill, take part in groups or get 1-to-1 support, information or advice.

Youth Zone is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3pm to 7pm

1st Floor, Ancient House, Central Kingston, KT1 1JS

For more info go to : https://www.rbmind.org/youth-zone/

Or: 07568 227 688 or youth.service@rbmind.org

No Straight Answer (NSA) is a youth club for young people aged 11-19 who are or feel they may be a part of the LGBTQ+ community. No Straight Answer is held at Heatham House Youth Centre, Twickenham every Friday. (We don’t advertise the exact time of the session on publicity material as we are keen to protect the identities of members of the group.)

The session is really diverse with full access to all of Heatham’s activities including sport, music, cooking, and art. It provides support, guidance and a safe space for young people to make new friends, socialise and take part in a wide range of activities. We also promote and explore young people's understanding of LGBTQ+identity, relationships and mental health through activities, discussions and workshops. As well as activities and discussions, young people also have the space to speak with a counsellor who is in session once a term that is also part of the community. 

Please contact: Alex Quennell or Justin Johnson for more information and to find out the time of the session.