Mental health and wellbeing

We all have times in our life when we have worries, stress or feelings of anxiety and talking about these issues may seem embarrassing and not really the type of thing you want to discuss with friends or family especially, when you’re not sure what the problem is. Listed below are local and national websites and support groups ready to help you.

Free training courses available from the West London Wellbeing and Recovery College.

Run by the West London NHS Trust, the college supports anyone over 18 who lives, works or studies in Hounslow, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham, offering free courses on mental, physical and emotional wellbeing and recovery. Courses are either in person or virtual and range from one off sessions to ten weeks and include short lunch and learn sessions too. Take a look at the prospectus.

Free Online Courses for Teenagers only (Opens in New Window)

Use the access code LBHPARENTS

Understanding your feelings - for teenagers

Is for all teenagers who wish to understand their own development and emotional wellbeing. The resources are tailored so that whatever your age, you can use the ideas and techniques to help better understand how to look after yourself as you grow and transition to adulthood.

Understanding your brain - for teenagers

Is for all teenagers who wish to understand their own development during puberty. The resources are tailored so that whatever your age, you can use the ideas and techniques to help better understand how to look after yourself during these changes.

Speak CAMHS helpline - West London (Opens in New Window)

A helpline for young people living in Hounslow, concerned about their mental health.

Call freephone 0800 328 4444 (option 2)

Wellbeing hub for women and girls

Every Friday, local charity Shewise hosts a wellbeing hub for women and girls in Feltham Library. It's a safe and welcoming space for women to learn more about their physical, mental and emotional health.

Throughout the year, a range of different health topics will be explored, such as understanding neurodiversity, managing your wellbeing, healthy eating and more.

View the timetable here.

HYCS (Opens in New Window)

Free 1-1 counselling service for young people. A confidential self refer service for anyone aged 11-25 who lives, works or studies in the London Borough of Hounslow. 

Kooth (Opens in New Window)

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

Young Minds (Opens in New Window)

Providing young people with tools to look after their mental health

Chat health

ChatHealth is a secure and confidential text messaging service for all 11 to 19 year olds. It allows you to anonymously get in touch with your school nurse and ask for support and advice to do with mental health and wellbeing, relationships, healthy eating and sexual health. Responses within 24 hours weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm (inclusive of school holidays).

TEXT 07507 333176

Awaaz Young Peoples Service (Opens in New Window)

Support for young people aged 11 to 18 who have been exposed to domestic abuse, past or present. With up to 16 complimentary counselling sessions.

Bereavement

Hope Again - A website designed for young people by young people. Where young people can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief and feel less alone.

Grief Talk -  A free helpline 0808 802 0111 from Grief Encounter providing instant, confidential advice and support for bereaved children and young people. Service also available via online chat and email.

Winston’s Wish - Supporting bereaved children and young people up to the age of 18 through a whole range of activities, including a helpline, online chat service, group work, residential events and resources.

Child Bereavement UK -  West London Support Centre Offers face to face group support encouraging bereaved young people aged 11-25 to meet in a supportive environment.

Hounslow CAMHS: