Pupils learn best when they feel happy, safe and well. At Our Lady's, staff know pupils well and step in early when someone is struggling.

Support in school

• First point of contact: your child's form tutor or Learning Manager.
• Welfare team: email welfare@olsc.manchester.sch.uk about any worry, or call 0161 507 9640.

Pupils learn how to look after their mental and physical health through PSHCE. They can talk to any member of staff they trust.

Urgent help 

If a young person is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

• NHS 111, option 2: 24/7 mental health crisis support.
• Shout: text SHOUT to 85258, free and 24/7.
• Childline, for young people: 0800 1111 or childline.org.uk.
• Papyrus HOPELINE247, for young people with thoughts of suicide and worried adults: 0800 068 4141.
• Samaritans: 116 123.

For young people

• YoungMinds: advice on feelings, mental health and where to get help.
• 42nd Street: free mental health support for young people in Greater Manchester.
• Kooth: free, anonymous online counselling. [Check it is available in Manchester.]
• Health for Teens: health information for 11 to 19-year-olds.
• Childline Toolbox: games and tools to help with difficult feelings.
• On My Mind (Anna Freud): self-care ideas for feeling low or anxious.

For parents and carers

• YoungMinds parents' helpline: advice on supporting your child, including anxiety and school worries.
• Anna Freud: support for parents and carers.
• Every Mind Matters (NHS): simple steps to look after your own and your family's mental health.
• NHS Talking Therapies: free therapy for adults, self-referral.
• Bereavement: Cruse Bereavement Support, 0808 808 1677.
• Sleep, routines and screen time: NHS advice for teenagers on sleep.