One of our music teachers is helping to set up a Youth Choir in Orkney. To help us, we are asking all young interested singers to complete a short anonymous survey and if they wish, to also send a personal message to OMAC, the charity setting up the choir, to tell us why they think it’s a good idea.
One of our music teachers is helping to set up a Youth Choir in Orkney. To help us, we are asking all young interested singers to complete a short anonymous survey and if they wish, to also send a personal message to OMAC, the charity setting up the choir, to tell us why they think it’s a good idea.
Pupil Support
| Guidance Team | In-school Counselling | School Health Team |
A page for resources for your mental health & Wellbeing.
Need to talk?
If you have a worry, a problem or just need to talk, there are lots of places to go.
Guidance Teachers are always willing to listen and will refer you on to the School Counsellor or other services if needed.
If you are in urgent distress and cannot find a Guidance Teacher, please go to the School Office and they will ensure someone is found to help you.
Other sources of help, including support available out of school hours, are listed below.
There are a number of ways puils can get support from the school and from external support services.
Guidance Team |
Guidance staff are responsible for the overall pastoral care of pupils. Your Guidance teachers are there for you to talk to. They will listen and find the help you need. If your Guidance teacher is not available, go to the school office and they can find someone to help you. |
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| Your doctor | Your GP can help with mental health issues, including referring you to CAMHS, the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service. |
| NHS 24 |
If you’re feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or in need of emotional support you can phone NHS 24 on 111. For an emergency ambulance phone 999.
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NHS Inform has a wealth of information and guidance available, www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and…/mental-health
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Breathing Space is available to anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, and is open when other support such as family, friends or GPs may be unavailable. You can let them know what’s on your mind or ask about helpful resources in your area.
Phone 0800 83 85 87 open: Weekdays: Mon-Thurs (6pm – 2am) Weekend: Fri 6pm – Mon 6am
https://breathingspace.scot/ |
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| Text SHOUT to 85258.
Shout provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. |
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| Mental Health Online Community free support for ages 16-19 years. Register with Orkney postcode. https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ | |
| On My Mind contains information and resources for young people to support their own mental health. | |
| 24 hour support if you are having suicidal thoughts. Call 116 123 for free. | |
| Online practical tools and activities for improving mental health. www.seemescotland.org |
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| Relationships Scotland Orkney: Various services offered. Telephone: 01856 877750 Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk. | |
| Online chat 1:1 and crisis messaging service. Call: 0808 8084994 | |
| Childline support young people up to age 19. Helpline: 0800 1111, or use 1:1 chat or email on their website | |
| Calm – the Campaign against living miserably
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 or webchat 5pm – midnight |
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| Helpline, text and email support for young people and parents. Suicide bereavement support for those who have been affected by a young person’s suicide.www.papyrus-uk.org/ |
If you are worried that a friend may be suicidal, there is clear information on how to help them on NHS Inform.
Help for specific issues
| Support for anyone aged 13+ affected by any form of sexual violence.
01856 872298 contact@orsas.scot or call in at 26 Bridge St |
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| Helpline: 0808 808 1677 or go to their website to use webchat
www.crusescotland.org.uk/get-support/free-bereavement-helpline/ |
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| They have regular live sessions – can also chat online. Call 07984 356512 https://lgbtyouth.org.uk/ | |
| Helpline: 0808 801 0432 or go to their website to use webchat.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk |
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| For victims and witnesses of crime
Helpline: 0800 160 1985 https://victimsupport.scot/ |
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| Free and confidential support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Phone: 01856 877900 https://womensaidorkney.org.uk/ |
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| To promote mental well-being in Orkney, through active personalised support with a focus on recovery. We provide a range of services: Drop-In service, Out and About, Housing Support and a Befriending Service. Phone: 01856 874 874 Email: admin@blidetrust.orgwww.blidetrust.org.uk54 Victoria Street, Kirkwall |
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| National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Contact the Helpline 0808 2000 247 |
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Stromness Academy Young Reporter 2024
