Accessing counselling support over the Christmas holidays for students.

{module_photogallery,37083} Information from Familyworks, our school counselling providers, and it will be posted on our social media platforms. Familyworks are aware that some young people who are distressed are awaiting an appointment from CAMHS. If a young person’s mental health worsens whilst on the CAMHS waiting list parents should telephone their local CAMHS and speak to them about this. Additional mental health information advice and support on the Familyworks website, on Facebook and Instagram on the 23rd of December and before the New Year as well. Lifeline helpline | Lifeline: Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service. Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help. www.lifelinehelpline.info This service is available to anyone, including young people 24 hours per day, every day of the year. If parents are concerned about a crisis mental health situation, they can take their child to A & E, or can speak to their local GP for advice in the first instance.