Jessop Medical Practice
Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LU
Telephone: 01773 602707
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Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH | Telephone: 01773 602707
Mental Health (Under 18)
It can be difficult as a young person dealing with mental health issues. It can feel very lonely. Parents or other family and friends may not know where to turn but there is plenty of help around.
This page has resources that are available and can be accessed without needing to see your GP. Most Mental Health issues can be dealt with by accessing these services. This includes:
- Anxiety
- Low Mood
- Bullying
- Behavioural issues
- Self Harm (Mild to Moderate)
- Poor Self Esteem
- Bereavement
However if you are in a crisis you need to access help urgently by any of the following ways:
- Calling the practice – 01773 602707
- 999 (if there is imminent threat to life)
- Attending the nearest A&E
There are also other resources in a crisis that you can access, some 24/7:
- Samaritans – samaritans.org or 116 123 (free 24hrs)
- NHS 111 – 111.nhs.uk (free 24hrs)
- Childline – childline.org.uk or 0800 1111 (free 24hrs)
- HopeLineUK – papyrus-uk.org or 0800 068 41 41 (9am-12midnight)
KEY SERVICES
MENTAL HEALTH
 Compass – Changing Lives
Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health Support Teams and Early Intervention Targeted Support Services |
| Compass Changing Lives provides prevention and early intervention emotional wellbeing and mental health support to Children, Young People aged 5 – 18 and Families (CYPFs) across Derby & Derbyshire.
Changing Lives is made up of two services, a Mental Health Support Team which supports schools and CYPF and the Early Intervention Targeted Support Service which provides support across the county and city. The services are made up of Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners, Education Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners and Senior / Supervising Practitioners from a range of health and education backgrounds.
Parents and carers can make a request for support here |
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Kooth is an online mental health platform for children and young adults (Age 11-25) It is free, anonymous and is accessible via mobile, tablet and desktop devices Available 365 days a year, from 12 noon –10pm, Monday to Friday and 6pm – 10pm at weekends.
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For a comprehensive look at all the available resources in Derbyshire, via Joined Up Care Derbyshire, visit the Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health and Wellbeing website here
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BEREAVEMENT
Useful Contacts and Resources:
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