Schools Mental Health Service

The Schools Mental Health Service (previously known as Schools Wellbeing Service and Mental Health Support Team) works to promote mental well-being in schools and reduce stigma around mental health.

The team helps set up systems and services in schools that will enable schools to be more proactive in meeting the mental health needs of their pupils. They also work to build staff confidence in understanding and supporting students’ mental health needs.

The service aims to make it easier for children, young people and families to access appropriate support when it’s needed. 

How we work with schools and other education settings

Schools Mental Health Service offers a range of support to schools, including:

  • brief interventions to support children and young people’s mental health, this can be individual or with key adults
  • group work with children and young people
  • mental health consultations to professionals involved with children and young people
  • training and reflective practice for professionals

How we work with children and young people, and their families

Schools Mental Health Service offers a range of support to children and young people and their families, including:

  • therapeutic interventions to support children and young people’s mental health
  • group work with children and young people
  • workshops and groups for parent carers

How we work collaboratively with other services to support your child’s mental and emotional wellbeing

Schools Mental Health Services has direct links with:

  • colleagues in Specialist CAMHS, Wellbeing, Public Health and Dialogue
  • colleagues in BHISS (Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service)
  • broader services across Brighton & Hove City Council and other specialist services across Brighton and Hove

How to access Schools Mental Health Service support

The service is free and can be accessed through your child’s school. See the school’s website for further information on how to access support or speak with your school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).

All schools have a SENCO.

Contact details

To contact the Schools Mental Health Service: