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These apps, websites and services offer great advice and support for families and young people.
In Our Place (The Solihull Approach) is an NHS website offering training and information for parents and families on a wealth of different issues, from birth to adulthood. Use the password TARTAN to access the videos.
Kooth.com is a free and anonymous website for children aged 11+, with help and advice on everything from growing up to friendships and more. Includes a crisis service.
YoungMinds is a website will advice for parents and young people relating to mental health.
Triving Families - improving the lives of families in the Highlands, is a charity funded by the Highland Council to provide an independent, rights-based, information, advice and support service for anyone involved in the care of children and young people.
Hub of Hope is a directory of support organisations that can be tailored to your location, and can provide a child view as well as adult support.
Just Ask - This enquiry line is for parents, carers, children, young people and those who work with them. The phone line is open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on 0300 303 1365.
The Pines is a multi-agency team supporting children and families with Neurodevelopmental needs throughout the Highlands. The website has a great range of information and training films.
NHS - Every Mind Matters - advice and support to help young people have good mental health, with handy tips for parents too.
shh! Sleep Help in the Highlands
You can find lots of information and ideas to help you get a good night’s sleep. This website can guide you through a process to find out whether you need to change anything, and what you can try to help with the most common sleep issues.
KIDS (Kids Independently Developing Skills) is an NHS resource with lots of information for parents and young people. The parent zone contains lots of advice on a variety of topics. Kidzone also has information for kids who may need to access health services.
Highland Psychological Services have a signposting website, directing you to lots of advice and resources, particularly focusing on Additional Support Needs. This includes a really useful glossary of ASN terminology.
Place2Be is a mental health charity that offers advice for young people, parents and staff on a huge range of different topics relating to mental health, wellbeing and behaviour.
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