Help and Support Hub
Mental Health
Mental Health Support
Mental illness can affect anyone at any time, whether it is a child, an adult or the elderly. Examples of mental illness include depression and anxiety, but there are many others. Loss or separation, life changes, or traumatic events can affect our emotional well-being.
There is nothing shameful about feeling mentally ill or being diagnosed with it. People should seek help as soon as they feel that their mental health is preventing them from coping with their daily lives.
What Kiwi do
- All staff members and students will receive assistance in increasing their self-esteem and confidence.
- We are approachable and will give people with mental health issues support and assurance.
- We offer guidance information and contact information for national organisations that can assist.
What you will do
- I will be mindful of my mental state and recognise when and if I need help
- If I feel that I am having any problems with my mental health, I will speak to someone about it
- I am aware that I can speak with the Kiwi Safeguarding Team or my trainer about my worries.
How to get support
If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact our Kiwi Safeguarding team using the numbers below or reach out to us using the contact us button.
- Office Hours Number: 023 8017 0380
- Out of Hours Number in Emergency: 999
- Email: safeguarding@kiwieducation.co.uk
- Safeguarding Officer: 07375 461990
Other Useful Resources
NHS Support
Mental health services are free on the NHS. Your mental health is important and you should get help if you need it.
If it’s an emergency or you need urgent help:
- If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now
- If you need help urgently for your mental health, but it’s not an emergency, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111
Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
Mind
The team at Mind provides information on a range of topics including types of mental health problems, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy. We will look for details of help and support in your own area.
Call: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@heymind.org.uk
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for anyone to call for a chat, at any time about whatever’s getting you down. People don’t need to feel suicidal to call – Samaritans are there to listen.
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org