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Wellbeing

Here at Liberty we are committed to supporting your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing in any way, shape or form so we have put together some resources that we think might be helpful to our young people.

Our staff are trained in drugs awareness and sexual health (and we can give out condoms if you need them through out GetIt scheme), so you can talk to us if you want help and advice on these things.

Please contact Michelle, our Head of College and Designated Safeguarding Lead;  Mel, our Learning Support Coordinator and Lead, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead , or Hannah, Wellbeing Lead, if you need support for any reason. 

michelle@libertygroupltd.co.uk                                    mel@libertygroupltd.co.uk 

We have a dedicated safeguarding team who meet regularly and support all our students with any issues raised, see below for the members of staff that are a part of this team:

Team Member Position
Michelle Head of College and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mel Learning Support Coordinator,  Lead Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health First aider
Hannah Wellbeing Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDS)
Gary Deputy Head of College
Tabitha Tutor and DDS
Tim Teaching Assistant and DDS
Sam Tutor and Mental Health First Aider
Jo Administrator and Mental Health First Aider

 

We also have trained mental health first aiders that are there to support both our learners and staff with any help or guidance needed.

Alternatively please see below for other resources that may be of use:

Calm Harm

This is an award-winning app developed for teenage mental health.  It uses the basic principles of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), which is an evidence-based therapy.

This app provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.

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Calm Harm

Elefriends

Elefriends is a mental health social network, managed by mind.  It aims to provide a supportive online community for people aged 18 and over to chat about their lives, including any mental health problems, and just to be themselves.  The name Elefriends refers to mental health being 'the elephant in the room'.

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Elefriends

Headspace

This is a site which uses meditation and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and help relieve anxiety.

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Headspace

Kent County Council LADO

Kent County Council Local Authority Designated Officer is responsible for dealing with any safeguarding concerns you may hold regarding a company or staff members within a company. Contact them via email at: kentchildrenslado@kent.gov.uk or ring 03000 410888 if you have any concerns. 

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Kent County Council LADO

Kent Resilience Hub | Support for Young People

Services that are available for young people who may need extra support for their emotional wellbeing and resilience, including local, national and charity run services. Whilst many of these services require a referral, some can be accessed directly by young people and others as group programmes.

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Kent Resilience Hub | Support for Young People

Kids Sleep Dr

The app helps parents understand and improve the sleeping and waking patterns of children and your people from newborns, right through to teenagers.

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Kids Sleep Dr

Kooth

Provides free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.  Resources include being able to chat to counsellors and read articles written by other young people.

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Kooth

Live Well

Offers advice around improving mental and physical well being.  Provides useful contact numbers if you are in emotional distress and require urgent support.

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Live Well

Mind

Valuable resource that provides advice, support and information on an extensive set of topics from sleep problems to suicidal thoughts.

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Mind

Minded

Free educational resource on children and young peoples' mental health for parents and carers

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Minded

Mind Fresh

A website that provides information, support and advice.  If you enter your postcode, it will show you resources that are located within a 5-mile radius, as well as those located nationwide.

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Mind Fresh

Mind Shift

An app that can help teenagers and young adults manage their anxiety.  Gives useful advice and strategies.

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Mind Shift

The Mix

Provides support and information for the under 25's on a range of topics including, mental health, substances, your body, relationships and others.  Also has a free phone number: 0808 808 4994

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The Mix

We Are With You

We Are With You is a charity providing free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

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We Are With You

Wellmind

A free NHS mental health and wellbeing app designed to help with stress, anxiety and depression,  Includes advice, tips and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing.

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Wellmind

WYSA App

A virtual coach that can help manage emotions and thoughts. It uses evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) among others, to help build resilience and move forward.

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WYSA App