Mental health and wellbeing support in school time
All students are actively encouraged to speak to staff if they have a problem or concern. There are lots of staff at YYG who are here to support you, including:
- Head of Year
- Form Tutor
- Safeguarding Team
- Senior Leadership Team
- Peer Mentors
- School Based Youth Workers
- School Nurse
- School Based Counsellor
Mental health support outside school time
Outside of school time students can use external sources for any help or advice, including:
- Local doctor
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) call: 01978 725242, CALL Helpline on 0800 132 737
- Attend A & E in the case of an emergency in order to seek a mental health practitioner
Support Toolkits
Young Minds
This website provides a wealth of information to help young people understand more about their feelings, get specific details about mental health, or find support. The website focuses on the following:
- Mental health conditions
- Feelings
- Coping with life
- Supporting a friend
- Your guide to support
Young Person's Mental Health Toolkit
The Welsh Government Young Person’s Mental Health Toolkit is here to help. The digital resources available on Hwb are a quick and easy way for young people to access a range of resources and help them find support. The six sections link to websites, apps, helplines and more.
Anti-Bullying Guides
Guidance to help young people deal with bullying: