HeadSpace was established in 2015 having recognised a growing need to support young people experiencing issues and difficulties with their mental health and/or mental well-being. Using a combination of trained staff and volunteers, we partner with a number of local schools and colleges providing assemblies, workshops and one to one mentoring for young people.

There has been an ever growing need in our schools for student support when they are going through general wellbeing issues, mental ill health, anxiety or other situations that they may be struggling with. Modern life can be very challenging particularly after the Covid years. 

 

HeadSpace is currently working in a number schools and colleges in and around the Sutton Coldfield and the Walsall areas. We offer assemblies, workshops and one-to-one sessions with students.

One to one mentoring gives young people the opportunity to share and explore any thoughts or feelings, to get advice and guidance or just to have someone trusted and impartial to listen to them. We also signpost to a number of other organisations if needed. Mentoring sessions are often for a minimum of six to twelve weeks, but can be longer depending on the issues involved.

The HeadSpace mentors and support workers are trained to Level 3 in Mental Health Awareness.

A referral request system is used for teachers, parents or guardians within school and college.

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