Bereavement
Bereavement Message 9th February 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce Mrs Janet Jackson, one of our most long serving and loved teachers, died on Sunday 7th of February. Many of pupils and their families will have worked closely with, and known Mrs Jackson as a Science teacher, Form teacher and in her role as SENCO - helping and supporting pupils and their families. School staff and our counsellor are available to help and support pupils. There is Professional help available and information please see below. Please get in touch if you need our support we are here to help you in whatever way we can. Our thoughts are with Mrs Jackson's family at this time.
There is an online book of condolences at for any messages you wish to leave https://padlet.com/StHelensCouncil/janetjackson
Need To Talk
Please call any of the safeguarding staff below
Mr Francis – 07925 397787
Mr McKune – 07925 397790
Mrs Hall – 07752 700311
Mrs Savage – 07752 700305
Help Resources and Links - Children and Parents / Carers Sections
Children
CALM - Campaign against living Miserably, for Men ages 15-35 Website: http://www.thecalmzone.net Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Daily 5pm to midnight)
- PAPYRUS - Suicide prevention team Website: http://www.papyrus-uk.org.uk
Samaritans - supporting those experiencing feelings of despair. Phone: 116 123 (Free 24 hour helpline)
CAMHS - CRISIS team for under 18 years old. Phone: 0808 196 3550 (24 hours)
Alder Hey CRISIS Team - supporting mental health and distress. Phone: 0151 293 3577 (24 hours)
Kooth App - to help with mental wellbeing for young people. Website: http://www.kooth.com
Calm Harm App - for young people at risk of self-harming. Website: http:// https://calmharm.co.uk
Childline - Website http://www.childline.org.uk or Phone: 0800 1111
YPAS - Providing mental health and emotional wellbeing services for Liverpool’s children, young people and families. Website https://ypas.org.uk or Phone: 0151 707 1025
- Listening Ear - Support will be offered to children. Website: https://www.listening-ear.co.uk Phone: 0151 493 2301
Parents and Carers
Child Bereavement UK - Will offer support sessions (workshops or 1:1 sessions) Website: https://www.childbereavementuk.org Phone: 0800 028 8840
Mental Well-being Support Anxiety UK - A charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with anxiety. Website: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5.30pm)
CALM - Campaign against living Miserably, for Men ages 15-35 Website: http://www.thecalmzone.net Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Daily 5pm to midnight)
Mental Health Foundation - support for mental health concerns website: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
MIND - Meeting mental health needs. Website: http://www.mind.org.uk Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm)
No Panic - support line for panic attacks and OCD. Website: http://www.nopanic.org.uk Phone: 0844 967 4848 (Daily 10.00am to 10.00pm)
Give Us A Shout - Immediate support by text for people of all ages. Website: https://giveusashout.org/ Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
PAPYRUS - Suicide prevention team Website: http://www.papyrus-uk.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness - supporting mental health all ages. Website: http://www.rethink.org.uk Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4.00pm)
Frontline – provides a free 24/7 text support service for anyone who's a key worker during the coronavirus crisis. Text KEYWORKER to 85258 to talk by text with a trained crisis volunteer. Phone: 0300 131 7000 from (7am to 11pm) Website: http://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/ourfrontline-keywork/
Able Futures - 9 months advice and guidance from a mental health specialist who can help you learn coping mechanisms, build resilience, access therapy or work with your employer to make adjustments to help your mental health at work. Phone: 0800 321 3137. Website: http://able-futures.co.uk/mental-health-support-for-individuals
St Helens Think Wellbeing - psychological wellbeing practitioners, cognitive behavioural therapists and counsellors who offer a range of support to help you make positive changes to reduce stress and anxiety and improve your wellbeing. Website: http://www.nwbh.nhs.uk/think-wellbeing-st-helens Phone: 01744 647 100.
St Helens Wellbeing Service – provide virtual training sessions in mental health awareness, 5 ways to wellbeing, mindfulness and many more. Website: http://www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk/services/mental-wellbeing/pages/online-training
KindtoYourMind – telephone support numbers, wellbeing apps and online CBT courses. Website:http:// www.kindtoyourmind.org/
OK2ASK – telephone support numbers and online resources. Website: http://www.oktoaskcampaign.co.uk/who-can-i-contact-for-help/
Urgent mental health support - If you feel you need urgent mental health support, or someone you care for someone that you feel may be in crisis, please call the St Helens local dedicated 24/7 mental health crisis line for free. Website: http://www.nwbh.nhs.uk/Help-in-a-crisis Phone: 0800 051 1508.
