Mental health support for children and young people
Contact one the services on our urgent help page if the child requires urgent support with their mental and emotional wellbeing:
If you need support with the mental health and wellbeing of a child or young person aged 0 to 18 and living in Kirklees, we provide:
- advice and support programmes for parents and carers
- therapeutic support for children and young people who attend a Kirklees school, including home educated and college students registered with a Kirklees GP
If a child needs further intensive intervention, they will be referred to their local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
About this service
Locala Health and Wellbeing oversee requests for service on behalf of Kirklees Keep in Mind. This is the emotional wellbeing and mental health service for Kirklees children, young people and families.
Kirklees Keep in Mind is part of Kirklees Families Together, a partnership of services working together to provide the right support for you.
Support is offered by Kirklees Early Support and the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Who can use the service
- Children and young people (aged 0 to 18) wanting help
- Parents, family members and carers requesting help for a child or young person
- Professionals involved with a child, young person or family's care
How to request support with children and young people's mental health
Fill in our online form.
Clock Completing this form takes around 15 minutes
Request supportWhat happens next?
Following the submission of your support request. Someone from the families together entry pathway team will contact you soon on the contact details provided to discuss this further. Please be aware this can take several weeks
Other ways to request support
If you cannot complete the form, please ring 03003045555
Other organisations that offer support
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Kooth
Online mental wellbeing community providing free, safe and anonymous support. - Website Kooth
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Kirklees Local Offer
Information, support, services and activities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Kirklees. - Website Kirklees Local Offer
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Kirklees Keep in Mind
Helps young people in Kirklees access timely support to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. - Website Kirklees Keep in Mind
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Papyrus
If you are a young person under 35 having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be, you can contact Papyrus Hopeline UK for confidential support and practical advice. - Website Papyrus
- Phone 0800 068 4141