We are pleased to share with you that Barnardo’s have launched a new emotional wellbeing service called See, Hear, Respond.
This service will work with children and young people in NI who might need support to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic, offering practical and therapeutic support. It will also offer advice and guidance to any adults who are concerned about a child’s mental health and wellbeing.
The types of issues children and young people may need support for:
- Anxiety around Covid restrictions and lockdown
- Being back at school
- Concerns for health of parents/ grandparents/ family members
- Help with isolation
- Relationships with parents & family
- Dealing with bereavement
The aim of this service is to provide the immediate support that children and young people need, to help them overcome their challenges and prevent problems escalating to crisis level.
People can self-refer to this service, by using the online form or by telephone (details below). They can also be referred by professionals (school).
Families in Northern Ireland can now self-refer for See, Hear, Respond online at https://www.barnardos.org.uk/northern-ireland-see-hear-respond or call 0800 157 7015 available from noon until 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Please don’t hesitate to make a referral if you think it would be beneficial or speak to a member of the school pastoral care team for more advice.
