Mental health and wellbeing
Local Support
Signposting for children and parents on mental health and wellbeing support in our local area.
- Trafford Virtual Mental Wealth Hub. The Virtual Mental Wealth hub is a collaboration between stakeholders in Trafford to provide a single point of access which will link and signpost to information, advice and guidance relating to anxiety and mental health needs in Trafford.
www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/vmwh
- Mental Health in your area:
https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/in-your-area/
- Trafford Health and wellbeing - Services and support to help people in Trafford live a healthier life
www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/adults-and-older-people/health-and-wellbeing/health-and-wellbeing.aspx
- Your GP surgery
- Trafford Directory – Mental Health and Wellbeing for adults
www.trafforddirectory.co.uk/kb5/trafford/fsd/adult.page?newadultchannel=3-2
- Trafford CAMHS: provides support for children and young people aged 0-18 years (including those with disabilities), where there are concerns related to their mental / emotional health / wellbeing. Referral is via a health professional e.g. GP/social worker/school nurse, self- referrals/parents are also accepted. Trafford CAMHS: 0161 549 6456 (Mon–Fri 9am – 5pm)
- Kooth (11-25 year olds): Anonymous online counselling, advice and mental health support. Fully moderated forums and Self-help materials which are available 24/7, and qualified counsellors and therapists available from 12pm- 10pm (Mon-Fri and 6pm-10pm Sat-Sun). Register online at: https://kooth.com/
- Chat Health Young people aged 11-16 years from a Trafford school can send a text message, they don’t have to give their name. They will receive confidential advice from a trained school health professional. The nurses can support with a whole range of topics including mental health and wellbeing. Text 07312 263 056. If you attend school outside Trafford go to the website and you can find nurses in your area:
