Wellbeing
At Holsworthy Community College, we care deeply about the wellbeing of every student.
We believe that good mental and physical health are essential for learning, happiness, and success.
This page provides information and links to trusted organisations that offer advice, guidance, and support for both students and parents.
Remember — it’s good to talk. If you’re worried about anything, reach out to a teacher, tutor, or member of the safeguarding team. We’re here to help.
Self-Help Resources
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NHS Self-Help Guides
Access free NHS-approved self-help leaflets on topics like anxiety, low mood, anger, and sleep.
These guides can help you understand how you’re feeling and offer practical ways to cope.
Early Help
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Devon Early Help Information
Early Help provides support for children, young people, and families before small concerns become big problems.
The service can help with emotional wellbeing, relationships, behaviour, and family life.
Devon Family Advice Line
📞 01392 949059 (🕒 Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm, or leave a message outside these hours)
This confidential advice line offers guidance on family relationships, communication challenges, or conflict with partners or co-parents.
Experienced advisers can help you find solutions and connect with additional support if needed.
School Nursing Service (11–19s)
If you are aged 11–19 and live in Devon, you can contact your School Nurse for free, confidential advice and support via text.
📱 Text: 07520 631722
🕒 Available: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding bank holidays)
A school nurse will respond within 24 hours. The service is anonymous, non-judgemental, and quick to use
For more information on health topics and local support, visit the School Nursing Service website
School Nursing Service for Parents, Carers, and Primary-Aged Children
Parents and carers can contact the Public Health Nursing Team (which includes health visitors and school nurses) for information, guidance, and advice on a wide range of health and wellbeing needs.
📱 Text: 07520 631721
The team can offer support on topics such as child development, sleep, behaviour, healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, and general family health.
You can also visit their website, which is divided into a Kids’ Zone and a Parents’ Zone, offering age-appropriate advice, useful resources, and links to local services to help you find the right support when you need it.
Public Health Nursing
Speaking to Childline
If you ever feel worried, upset, or need someone to talk to, Childline is there for you.
When you call 📞 0800 1111, you’ll be connected to a trained Childline counsellor who will listen, support you, and help you find ways to feel better — about anything that’s on your mind.
You can also talk online using 1-to-1 chat with a counsellor.
🕒 All conversations are confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental Health Support
Need support? You don’t have to cope alone - help is always available.
If you’re struggling with how you feel, or just need someone to listen, there are trusted organisations that can offer guidance and understanding.
YoungMinds
Young Minds provides help and advice for young people and parents on a wide range of mental health issues - including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, friendships, and exam stress.
Their website has articles, videos, and real stories to help you understand what’s going on and where to find support.
Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online service for young people to get mental health support and wellbeing advice.
On Kooth, you can:
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Chat to friendly counsellors
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Read helpful articles written by other young people
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Join the Kooth community for peer support
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Write in your own online journal to reflect on your thoughts and feelings
Additional Support Services
Here are some trusted organisations and resources offering help, advice, and information for young people and families.
Mind Of My Own
Mind Of My Own helps children and young people express themselves and communicate with professionals such as social workers, foster carers, or support workers.
The “One” app is easy to use and works on any device - young people can download it from the website or their app store.
If they don’t have a device, they can still create an account directly via the website.
Childline
Childline offers help and advice about a wide range of issues.
📞 Call: 0800 1111
💬 Chat: Speak to a counsellor online, send an email, or post on the message boards.
Childline is free, confidential, and always available.
Frank
Talk to Frank provides honest information and advice about drugs, their effects, and the law.
You can explore drug facts, read stories, or get support and guidance for yourself or someone you care about.
Pace UK
Pace (Parents Against Child Exploitation supports parents and carers of children who are — or may be — at risk of child sexual exploitation by individuals outside the family.
Pace also provides guidance and training for professionals to help safeguard young people and support affected families.
Devon Children and Families Partnership (DCFP)
DCFP brings together key organisations that work with children, young people, and their families across Devon.
Their website includes information, advice, and services designed to help families thrive and access early support when needed.