Wellbeing and Safety Pack
Young people from Woughton have worked as co-researchers, running workshops and conducting interviews themselves. The outcome is that they have developed a Wellbeing and Safety Pack (including all content and artwork), based on the research with the aim of making positive change.
You can view the Wellbeing and Safety Pack online zine, or download the Wellbeing and Safety Pack PDF version. You can also scroll through the zine below.
Resources List
Page 4 - Activities for Wellbeing
Design & Technology
Here are some Design Museum ideas to do at home
Relaxation music. Try the Young People's Spotify playlist we made
Page 5 - Contacts for Help and Support
Young Person’s Sanctuary MIND MK
Crisis services for young people 14-17yrs who are experiencing mental distress or crisis. A safe space to access support. No one is turned away. Drop in Wednesday - Saturday 16:00-22:00.
Young Person’s Sanctuary Milton Keynes website
EmaiL Young Person's Sanctuary MK ([email protected])
Where: CAMHS Eaglestone Health Centre, Standing Way, MK6 5AZ
Samaritans
To talk about anything upsetting.
Samaritans website
Samaritans Milton Keynes website
Tel: 116 123 - Free 24 hours a day.
Email Samaritans Milton Keynes ([email protected])
Where: 161 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, MK6 2AB
National organisations and contacts
The Mix
The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people under 25.
The Mix website
Tel: 0808 808 4994 (15:00–midnight).
The Mix online contact form
Text: THEMIX to 85258 - 24/7 for crisis support now if you are experiencing painful emotions.
Shout
A confidential 24/7 text service if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
CAMHS
A free NHS service to help young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.0
YoungMinds guide to CAMHS mental health services
Childline
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small. Supportive with personal issues and domestic/ home issues.
Childline website
Tel: 0800 1111
Childline message board: share with young people in similar situations.
Childline for hearing-impaired or with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter
NSPCC
Support Children’s emotional mental health and wellbeing
Signs That a Child Is Suffering From Mental Health Issues | NSPCC
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Email NSPCC ([email protected])
Mind
Provides information and mental health support.
Mind information and support
Tel: 0300 123 3393
Email Mind ([email protected])
Urgent help tool
Contacts for help and support
Terence Higgins Trust
Sexual health support, education and contraception.
Terrence Higgins Trust Milton Keynes
Tel: 0300 300 3030
Email Terrence Higgins Trust Milton Keynes
Where: 624 iCaSH clinic, 624 South Fifth Street, MK9 2FX
Under the Umbrella MK
A local community organisation supporting LGBTQ+ young people 13-25 in and around Milton Keynes. We have peer support groups.
Under The Umbrella MK
Email Under The Umbrella ([email protected])
Instagram: @undertheumbrellamk
Girl Pack
Provides period packs to schools, community/children’s/family centres and local government offices in Milton Keynes. The packs contain sanitary towels, feminine wipes, a pair of knickers and hand sanitiser.
Visit Girl Pack - Supporting Everyone's Period
Tel: 07522 548759
Email Girl Pack ([email protected])
Growing up Health & Teens
Everything here about growing up, health and being a teen.
Visit Growing up - Health for Teens
Childline - Puberty
Information from Childline about puberty.
Visit Childline - information on puberty
Information for Boys
Information from Caring for Kids on growing up and puberty for boys.
Visit Growing up - Information for boys about puberty
Information for Girls
Information on growing up and puberty for girls.
Visit Growing up - Information for girls about puberty
SASH
Sexual health information, education and resources
Visit the SASH website
Email SASH ([email protected])
Download Free Sexual Health Resources from SASH
Services for young people
Woughton Youth Centre
Offering lots of opportunities and support for young people.
Where: 95 Jonathans, Coffee Hall, MK6 5DR
Visit Woughton Community Council Youth website
Tel: 01908 395681
Email Woughton Community Council (reception@woughtoncommunitycouncil)
Young Person’s Sanctuary
Crisis services for young people 14-17yrs who are experiencing mental distress or crisis. A safe space to access support. No one turned away. Drop-in Wednesday -Saturday 4pm-10pm.
Where: CAMHS Eaglestone Health Centre, Standing Way, MK6 5AZ
Young Person’s Sanctuary Milton Keynes (Mind) website
Email Young Person’s Sanctuary Milton Keynes ([email protected])
Milton Keynes Young people's Drugs & Alcohol Service
Where: Farthing Grove, Netherfield, MK6
Tel: 0755 7317317
Email MK YPDA ([email protected])
Moorlands Family Centre
Moorlands Family Centre website
Where: Moorlands, Beanhill, MK6 4LP
Tel: 01908 679819
Email Moorlands Family Centre ([email protected])
Hedgerows Family Centre
Where: Netherfield, MK6 4NP
Hedgerows Family Centre website
Tel: 01908 239000
Email Hedgerows Family Centre ([email protected])
Contacts for health and support
Childline
Call, chat online or email about any problem
Childline website
Tel: 0800 1111
Childline online message board
SAFE!
Support for young people affected by crime
SAFE! – Supporting young people in the Thames Valley who have been harmed by crime
Tel: 0800 133 7938
Email SAFE ([email protected])
Police
Support for victims of crime, with a Woughton policing team working with the local community
Campbell Park South and Woughton - Thames Valley website
Tel: 999 (emergency) & 101 (non emergency).
Have you been bullied? Do you bully others? Who should you turn to?
Kidscape
Has lots of information to help you about bullying Kidscape website
The National Bullying Helpline
Helping children deal with Bullying & Cyberbullying-NSPCC
NSPCC Bullying & Cyberbullying website
Tel: 0300 323 0169 & 0845 225 5787 (9-5 Mondays-Fridays)
Email the National Bullying Helpline ([email protected])
Bullying: what is it and how to stop it - UNICEF
What to do if you or someone you know gets involved with a gang
Childline
Childline has lots of information and support for young people being targeted by gangs.
NSPCC - Information on criminal exploitation and gangs
Tel: 0800 1111
Victim support
Support for victims of crime, including gang crime; information about how the police define a gang.
Victim support website
Tel: 0808 1689 111
St Giles Trust
Support and advice for young people involved in or worried about weapons and gangs etc
St Giles Trust website
Tel: 020 7708 8000
Email St Giles Trust ([email protected])
Groundwork
Working with young people who are at risk of joining gangs or being involved in serious youth violence to live crime-free lives and stay out of trouble. A non-judgemental, safe space.
Groundwork website
Email Groundwork ([email protected])
Tel: 0121 236 8565.
Contacts for help and support
The Breakout Programme
The Breakout Programme is a 12-week, anti-knife and gang programme, designed to bring positive change to the lives of young people at risk of being drawn into crime.
The Breakout Programme website
Tel: 0300 003 2334
Email The Breakout Programme ([email protected])
The Ben Kinsella Trust
This is a national charity that tackles Knife crime through education and campaigning
The Ben Kinsella Trust
Milton Keynes safety policies
Milton Keynes has some policies to address knife crime and keep young people safe on the streets in MK.
Police Operation Deter
Operation Deter will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to knives
Operation Deter website
MK 'mini army'
MK Youth Council
MK Youth Council's campaign around drugs, gangs and knife crime
Youth Council website
The Sheldon Thomas GangsLine
The Sheldon Thomas GangsLine approach is used by the Bridge Academy. Sheldon was a leading gang member but now dedicates his life to changing young people’s lives and supporting them into more positive pathways.
The Sheldon Thomas Gangsline website
Money
MoneyHelper
Information about supporting yourself financially: a guide for young adults aged 16 to 24
MoneyHelper website
Young Minds Money & Mental Health
Information on the links between money and mental health, and where to find practical and financial support.
YoungMinds website
Education: After school - information on colleges and universities
What Uni?
From the point of view of young people - Everything you need to know about university open days
What Uni website
The Open University
This is your local MK university
The Open University online prospectus Where: Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes College website
Tel: 01908 684444
Where: Woughton Campus West, Chaffron Wy, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes MK6 5LP
Bedfordshire College
The Bedford College Group website
Tel: 0345 658 8990
Milton Keynes employment and training support
Support from Milton Keynes Council
Advice about jobs and careers:
Milton Keynes City Council website
Youth Employment UK
Careers advice and help for young people
Youth Employment UK website
Community Learning MK 16-19 Team Young People’s Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
Information, guidance and support for young people in Milton Keynes aged 16-19 (up to 25 for care leavers and young people who have special educational needs and or a disability) who are not in education, employment, or training.
Community Learning website
Tel: 01908 254410
Email Community Learning
Prince’s Trust
Advice and support for young people on best careers, leaving school, CVs, training etc.
The Prince's Trust website
DofE - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme to learn new things, have fun with others and achieve an award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award website
Work opportunities with Woughton Community Council
Email Woughton Community Council ([email protected])
Tel: 01908 395681
Community
Woughton Youth Service
Go on the website to see everything that you can do
Woughton Youth Service website
Instagram @WCCYOUTH
Facebook @WOUGHTONYOUTH
Leisure and sport
MK Dons Sport and Education Trust
Making a positive impact on people's lives through sports and community programs. To help young people build self-esteem, leadership abilities & a passion for sports, regardless of their skill level. They offer a wide range of programs
MK Dons Sport and Education Trust website
Instagram: @mkdonssetofficial
Phoenix Arts School of Performing Arts
A community company offering safe, happy and creative opportunities to have fun with the arts and learn. No or low cost workshops, visits, experiences, learning and more!. Inclusive and diverse.
Phoenix Arts website
Tel: 07395111919
Email Phoenix Arts ([email protected])
Woughton Library, Netherfield
Where: Unit 6, Farthing Grove, MK6 4JH with Free Wifi.
Woughton leisure centre
Gym – Swim – Classes
Woughton Leisure Centre website
Tel: 01908 660392
Where: Rainbow DriveChaffron WayMilton Keynes, MK6 5EJ
Xscape-bowling
Exciting bowling experience for the whole family, from little ones to adults!
Hollywood Bowl website
Tel: 01908 357 025
Where: 602 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3XS
The Odeon Cinema
Odeon Milton Keynes website
Where: 12 Stadium Way West, MK1 1ST
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