Resources for: Sexual Health and Relationships and Age 5-11
Accurate information about relationships and sexual health means young people can learn about the emotional, social and physical aspects of relationships and wellbeing. This helps to develop positive relationships with yourself and others based on respect and equality.
Crisis Counselling (Erskine Counselling)
Crisis Counselling offers free counselling therapy to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.
Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Web: www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/
KIDS - Kids Independently Developing Skills
A helpful site with easy-to-understand health advice for kids, parents, and carers. Find tips on keeping your child healthy, spotting common illnesses, and knowing when to get extra help. You can find out about attending hospital and clinic appointments, with examples of children and young people’s experiences with health services. There are also links to supporting websites and other sources of help.
Web: https://www.rhcg.org.uk/kids-for-families/
Lifelink
A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life.
Web: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/
Think You Know
Web: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Young Minds
Web: www.youngminds.org.uk/
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
provides a safe, confidential way to report online sexual abuse or concerning communications. It connects users with experienced Child Protection Advisors who offer support, while also offering guidance and resources to help children, parents, and professionals stay safer online.
Web: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/