Child Friendly Warwickshire

This new animation shares the genuine mental health journeys of young people in Warwickshire; the challenges they have faced they’ve started to feel better. The council is sharing these stories to help people feel that there is hope, no matter how dark things may seem for them, and to encourage them to reach out for support when they need it.

Councillor Margaret Bell, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health, said:

“By sharing these stories, we hope that people who are struggling with their mental health will find it easier to start talking to someone. Your mental health and wellbeing are important. If you are struggling to cope, don’t wait for things to overwhelm you – instead, start seeking support now.”

There is a range of mental health support and services available across Warwickshire, to help people improve their wellbeing and provide help during difficult times.

Anyone struggling to cope right now who needs to talk to someone can access free support 24/7.

• Confidential emotional support for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire: call 0800 616171 
• Urgent advice: call 111
• Immediate risk to life: call 999 or go straight to A&E

For further information and advice go to Warwickshire’s mental health and suicide prevention resource, Dear Life, at www.dearlife.org.uk. Information about staying well physically as well as mentally is also available at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/wellness.

We’re also hosting Be Well: a week of online sessions for professionals, focusing on improving mental wellbeing across Warwickshire.

Do you want to improve the mental wellbeing and resilience of yourself and those you work with, and discover the impact that recent investment has had? Attendance is free and you can register to attend here.

Taking place from 12-16 September, sessions will cover a broad range of topics, such as: 

• social isolation and loneliness 
• wellbeing for children and young people
• grant funding success
• carer support
• suicide prevention 

Attendees will be able to take part in interactive discussions about how they can collectively improve the mental health and wellbeing resources and support available in the county. There will be opportunities to network with other attendees and build connections with relevant local organisations. There will also be signposting to the many wellbeing services available locally, including those that received recent investment from the Improving Mental Wellbeing fund, which is also funding the Be Well event. You can view the agenda here.  

All sessions will be delivered 100% online, and attendees can go to as many or as few sessions throughout the week as they wish. For more information, contact bewell@warwickshire.gov.uk.