ChatHealth
Children aged 11 to 19 can contact a school nurse for confidential advice, information and support using ChatHealth by sending a text to 07520 615 718. The service is active between 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
What is ChatHealth?
ChatHealth is a text messaging service aimed at 11-19 year olds. It can help with a number of issues including:
- Bullying
- Smoking
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Feeling sad or angry
- Exam stress
- Healthy eating
- Changes to your body
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Relationships
How does ChatHealth work?
Start by sending a text to 07520 615 718. Texts are charged at your standard network rate.
You’ll then be connected to a school nurse who can offer confidential advice, information and support.
The service is active Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (except bank holidays).
You should receive a response within 24 hours, but if you message out of these hours, you will receive an automated message offering a range of contact details for other organisations
ChatHealth is anonymous, secure and convenient. No question will be left unanswered.
It only takes one message to start making a difference.
