Wellbeing and Mental Health Links

Concerns around wellbeing or mental health please contact the PAUSE HUB in Digbeth. 030 300 0099

The calendar for over the Christmas break

https://www.forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/pause

Food bank support to get an emergency food parcel

https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food/find-a-foodbank

For details of free and low cost activities across the holidays families in Birmingham

https://www.midlandheart.org.uk/news/2025/what-s-on-across-the-midlands-over-christmas/

To apply for a free school travel pass for your child if you live in Birmingham

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50052/school_travel/888/apply_for_a_childs_travel_pass

If you live in Sandwell

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/schools-education/help-school-travel-costs

Please see the links below to access support.

Local support -PAUSE and Kooth

PAUSE

Emotional wellbeing support

Kooth

Free, safe and anonymous support

Online, On the Phone, Anytime

Mind

Mental health support

Samaritans

Support 24 hours a day 365 days a year

NSPCC

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

ALUMINA

Self-Harm Support for 10-17 Year Olds

Uniquely Me

A Parent's Guide to Building a Girls' Body Confidence

Action for Happiness

Keep Calm Stay Wise Be Kind

School Nurse Virtual Drop-In

A confidential and friendly service

Time for Us

Activities to get adults and children talking about their feelings

The Mix

Essential support for under 25s

Birmingham Education Partnership

Birmingham Education Partnership

Herpath2purpose

Social Media Safety

Tellmi app

Safe, anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything.

You've Been Missed

Resources for Young People

BBC - Own it

Top tips for staying safe online

Hub of Hope

Find support that's right for you

Childline

Online, On the Phone, Anytime

Free, safe and anonymous support