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Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Who are we?
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a schools-based service, supporting children, young people and parents’ emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Who do we support?
We work with children and young people, from the age of 5 to 18, who experience difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These can be common for lots of young people and might include sadness, feeling low, anxiety or low self-esteem.
In primary schools, we also offer parents individual guided self-help sessions based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles, either around supporting their child to manage anxiety, or behaviour that challenges.
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
In addition, we support schools and families with:
● parent webinars on a range of topics
● coffee mornings based at your child’s school
● staff workshops and support
● group work, assemblies and workshops to promote emotional wellbeing
To self-refer, please follow the link below to complete a short online form:
Mental Health Support - Self Referral - Achieving for Children afc-self.achieveservice.com
Wellbeing & Community Support: Space2grieve
Wellbeing & Community Support: Space2grieve
Navigating loss and grief can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to carry it alone. As part of our commitment to supporting the overall wellbeing of our school community, we want to signpost a wonderful local resource available to families in our area: Space2grieve.
Space2grieve offers free, confidential, one-to-one bereavement support to anyone living within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Their team of highly trained bereavement support specialists provides a safe, compassionate space to listen, understand, and help you find a way forward through grief.
Key Details:
No referral needed: You can reach out to them directly for help.
Flexible support: Sessions are available in person, via phone, or over Zoom to suit your needs.
Completely free: All support services are provided at no cost to Richmond residents.
If you or someone in your family could benefit from their guidance, please visit their website at space2grieve.org.uk to get in touch with their supportive team.
MHST information for Parents
MHST information for Parents
To help families navigate emotional wellbeing with confidence, the AfC Mental Health Support Team has provided a comprehensive suite of resources, including direct referral pathways and practical guidance.
MHST leaflet explaining who and what we offer
Self-referral for primary aged pupils
Self-referral for secondary school pupils
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