Useful Contacts
Below are some useful contacts that can offer advice and support:
Safeguarding
If you have any safeguarding or child protection concerns regarding a student who attends Blaise High please email gilbinz@blaisehighschool.co.uk or nabarron@blaisehighschool.co.uk. If the concern you have is urgent please ring First Response: 0117 90306444.
Support Services
Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Childline – Helping a friend
Kooth www.kooth.com
Brook Advisory Service www.brook.org.uk 0117 9290690 (Mon- Thurs 12-7pm, Fri/Sat 12-5pm)
Creative Youth Network - https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/
The Mix - https://www.themix.org.uk/ (online chat or peer group support)
Mind – A guide for young people on talking to friends and family about how you're feeling
Time-to-change – Supporting someone during Covid 19
Student Minds – Look after your mate (for university students, but can be helpful for Post 16).
Useful information regarding domestic abuse: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse
Tess is run by Self Injury Support, TESS is a text and email service for women and girls in the UK affected by self-harm. 07800472908 Open Sunday – Friday 7pm-9pm.
Off The Record OTR isn't just a charity providing mental health services, it's a mental health movement mobilised to support, promote and defend the mental health, rights and social position of young people.
NHS Choices – Young People and Mental Health - An information hub offering help and advice on mental health problems including depression, anxiety and stress.
Samaritans - samaritans or call 116123 for free.
Food Services
Information regarding Food Services in the North Bristol area
Information for accessing support with Universal Credits/Employment and Support Allowance for a loan. Employment/universal credit/loans
Downloadable support documents: