Welcome to our Staffordshire Links, Community Groups and External Support page..
Here you’ll find a collection of organisations, clubs, and services that work in our community to support the wellbeing, growth, and enrichment of our pupils and families. Whether you’re looking for activities for young people, advice services, or community connections, these pages is designed to make it easy for you to find the help or opportunities you need.
We believe that a strong school community extends far beyond the classroom. By bringing together local groups and support networks, we hope to empower families, encourage participation, and ensure that everyone has access to resources that promote positive wellbeing. We invite you to explore the links below and discover the many ways our wider community can support and inspire you.
Mental health support for children and young people: Think SAFE
Where do I go for support and how do I access it?
If a child needs support for their mental health or emotional wellbeing, it might feel like you’re not sure where to start. Follow the SAFE steps for children and young people’s mental health support, to find the right help at the right time.
Take a look at the Staffordshire mental health support pathway, which can be downloaded at the bottom of the page, and view the information on the dropdown options below.
Where can I go for more information?
For more information on mental health and wellbeing support services in your area, please visit our social, emotional and mental health directory here – Staffordshire Connects | Listings in Social, emotional and mental health
Use the categories in the directory to search by subject. The filters can help you to refine your search further by age, areas served and whether you are looking for a funded, private or voluntary service.
Follow the SAFE steps for children and young people’s mental health support, to find the right help at the right time.
Find the right help at the right time
Self Help
Wellbeing activities
- SCYVS – (Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services) – use their interactive map to find activities near you.
- Sports Clubs – Visit the Together Active website to see what’s available in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent.
- Staffordshire Libraries – Reading Well offer for children. 2 collections of expert-endorsed books focussing on mental health for children can be found in libraries across Staffordshire.
Digital tools
Stay well – View the Stay Well website for more information.
Tellmi – A free app for teenagers (11+) providing resources and a fully moderated community.
Staffordshire Health App Finder – Find helpful apps for your health and wellbeing.
Sandbox – Online hub for children and young people in the south of the county where they can safely seek help and advice about their mental health. View the Sandbox website for more information.
Chat Health information for young people aged 11-19 years
Text: 07520 615 721 (Staffordshire)
Text: 07520 615 723 (Stoke) Mon -Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Parents/Carers text: 07520 615 722
Visit the Chat Health Staffordshire Connects page.
Health for Teens – If you’re aged 11 to 19 in Staffordshire or Stoke on Trent, text your Public Health nurse on:
Staffordshire: 07520 615721
Stoke on Trent: 07520 615 723
Or call local school nurse on 0300 404 2993
View more information on the Health for Teens website.
It's good to talk
GP – Visit the NHS website to find your local GP.
Youth workers – Visit the SCVYS website for more information.
Family and Friends – 0-19 families’ health and wellbeing source – visit the health visiting and school nursing website for information on health visiting and school nursing.
Help and Advice
Senior Mental Health Lead – Speak with the school Senior Mental Health Lead – Siobhan Haddleton
Mental Health Support Teams – Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) work within educational provisions to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Staffordshire Connects – Mental Health Support Teams pages
x/Twitter: @MhstNorth @SouthStaffsMHST
Facebook: @SouthStaffsMHST
Instagram: @mhst_northstaffs
Stay Well Service – work within educational provisions and community to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
Stay Well CYP | Stay Well Children & Young People Support
SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local Offer and Graduated Response.
Specialist Advice and Support
Children and families single point of access (CaFSPA) South
Tel: 0808 178 0611
Email referrals to: CaFSPA@mpft.nhs.uk
Cannock, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Stafford, South Staffordshire, Tamworth
Emergency Contacts
Mental health crisis
Urgent help – Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) – for anybody who is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the all-age crisis centre team: 0300 555 5001 – 24/7 service
View more information on the North Staffordshire NHS Combined Healthcare Trust website or the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust website.
Urgent help
Samaritans – Tel: 116 123 free from any phone
Email: jo@samaritans.org (replies will take several days)
NHS links to support – view the NHS website for more information.
Papyrus – prevention of young suicide. Visit the Papyrus website.
Hopeline247 -24/7 service
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07860 039 967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
A&E Services – Find your nearest A&E service on the NHS website.
Emergency services – Is there a serious concern about the safety of a child or young person?
Emergency services: 999 or NHS 111
First Response: 0800 0 328 728 – 24/7 service