If you feel you need someone to talk to whilst you are not in school, there are a variety of ways you can access help and support:

• Kooth is a free online support for young people – www.kooth.com
• Headspace App
• Youthtalk - free counselling for 13-25 year olds - self referral - 01727 868684 - www.youthtalk.org
• YC Hertfordshire website - for advice and signposting
• The Wellbeing Team - 0300 777070
• Cruse Bereavement services - 01707 278389
• Childline for advice and online chats etc. – www.childline.org
• MindEd offers online help and advice for common issues - www.minded.org.uk
• FRANK is an A-Z on drugs/substances – www.talktofrank.com
• School nursing is confidential advice and support for young people – Text your query to 07480 635050
• Samaritans - 116123
• Herts Young Homeless - Homeless Hub - 0300 3230130
• The OLLIE Foundation – online courses in all aspects of mental health www.theolliefoundation.org and Facebook page (@TheOLLIEFoundation) for more information on dates, times and how to get involved
• https://healthyyoungmindsinherts.org.uk/schools/how-look-after-your-mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-during-covid-19-outbreak
• Educational psychology service. This contact line is available Monday-Friday between 2:00-4:30pm via 01992 588574.

If you feel you are in danger of harm (physical or emotional) then please do talk to a trusted adult or contact us Monday to Friday on 07944 203529, or report a concern via Racoon on the school website.