As a reminder, Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous access to online wellbeing support and advice for children and young people aged 11 - 25 years old. The registration process is quick, anonymous and safe. Using non-identifiable information, Children and Young People can access support, simply by registering at www.kooth.com. With no thresholds, waiting lists or referrals required, young people can access support for ANY issues they may be experiencing. These may include; body image, self-esteem, bereavement, academic pressures, anger, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self harm, friendships, sexuality, transition from primary to secondary school etc.
Kooth’s BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) accredited counsellors and well-being practitioners are online 365 days a year, Monday to Friday, from midday until 10pm and on weekends, 6pm until 10pm. Users can also message the team 24 hours a day and receive a next day response.
Young people can access fully-moderated support forums, self-help tools, and online magazine articles (written by our professional team and other users across the UK) covering topics ranging from health and wellbeing, sport, technology, fashion etc. alongside social, emotional and wellbeing support. Everything on www.Kooth.com is pre-moderated before going ‘live’ on the site, allowing for young people to offer and receive peer support in a safe and secure online environment.
Kooth also offers:
30 minute Kooth information session for staff with a live demonstration of the Kooth.com website
Free Kooth resources (posters/leaflets/cards). Get in touch with the quantity
Access to our online resource hub - Click here to find posters, guides, Mental wellbeing activity sheets and more, which you can download, print and share with everyone.
Hosting a stall at events - If you are holding any events or are aware of events over the summer holidays that we can attend then please get in touch
For further information, please contact Sandwell's Engagement Lead, Indi on isokhey@kooth.com