Mental health and emotional wellbeing support

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We care about your emotional wellbeing. If you need someone to talk to about how you are feeling we can help to access help and support.

Other support services

There are times when we all struggle to manage our mental health. You may be feeling low, anxious, stressed or depressed. You could be low in mood, struggling to cope or suffering sleeplessness.

Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies  provide free and confidential talking call 03003030923

Asking for help and support if often the hardest step but remember there is nothing to worry about. Your PA is always at hand to help you.

Sexual Health

If you need any support with your sexual health talk to your PA and they will help you to access the services that you need. You can also talk to your GP. If  you don’t feel comfortable asking for help you can get more information from Cobridge Sexual Health Clinic which is located at Church Terrance, Cobridge Stoke on Trent ST6 2JN.

Your sexual health matter to us, as such Cobridge Sexual health Clinic offer same day appointments for our care leavers. Please speak to your PA or let the clinic know that you are care leaver.

If you are having sex or thinking about it, please protect yourself against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Personal Advisers are able to give out condoms, so please take the opportunity and ask. 

LGBT+

Local LGBT+ Services in Stoke-on-Trent provide information and advice on sexual health and LGBT+ topics

LGBT Stoke is a support service created especially for the LGBT+ community in Stoke-on-Trent.

LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. The plus is added to include other gender identities and sexualities. Use the link to visit their website for more information LGBT Stoke

Substance misuse

Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug & Alcohol Service is a free service commissioned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. It is a partnership service made up of three organisations; We Are With You, BAC O’Connor and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust. 

It has joined forces in Stoke-on-Trent to help people improve their lives by reducing the negative impact that drugs and alcohol can have on people and communities.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with the impact of drugs or alcohol then they are there to help you. It offers support to adults, young people, carers, partners and families who live in Stoke-on-Trent to make a positive and sustainable change to their lives and the community they live in.

Call SCDAS on 01782 283113 or visit the website www.scdas.org.uk

We can support you to access substance misuse (drug and alcohol) support if you need it. Talk to your PA and they can help you to access advice, information, drop-in services, structured treatment, counselling and/or harm reduction techniques.

Psychological support services

We also want to let you know about the psychological support that Children's Services offers to young people and care leavers. This support is super important for your emotional and mental well-being, helping you get through different challenges and changes in your life.

  • Therapeutic Interventions: Children's Services provide access to special therapeutic services to help young people and care leavers who have been a under Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and post-adoption. These services are designed to support your mental health and well-being.
  • Emotional Support from Personal Advisers (PAs): Personal Advisers are here to offer you emotional support. They understand the difficulties you may be experiencing and are ready to provide guidance and support whenever you need it. Personal Advisers have access to a specialist mental health worker who plays a role in educating and supporting PA’s around the mental health and emotionally wellbeing.
  • Life Long Links Service: This service helps strengthen your support network by building lasting relationships with people who care about you. It aims to provide a stable and supportive environment, contributing to your emotional well-being.
  • Referrals to Changes for Care Leavers: you can speak to Changes for Adults. This service offers one-on-one and group work to support your mental health and help you feel better.
  • Transition Forum: The Transition Forum is a place where social workers discuss young people with additional needs, including mental health. This forum helps plan and coordinate support services to ensure a smooth transition as you move into adulthood.

Remember, there's a whole team of people ready to support you and help you navigate through any challenges you might face. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help!

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