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Common Areas of Support
Online Mental Health Support, Available 24/7
Mindjurny is a free online platform offering mental health support whenever you need it. Access evidence-based resources, practical strategies, and wellbeing tools at your own pace, in your own time.
The platform includes:
- Pre-recorded support sessions and interventions
- Information and strategies for emotional wellbeing
- Recommended apps, books, and helpful resources
- Guidance on accessing urgent or emergency support
- The latest advice for managing emotional and mental health needs
Who is it for?
- Children and young people
- Parents and carers
- Professionals
How to Access Mindjurny
You can access Mindjurny if you:
- Have a Milton Keynes home address or GP
- Have received a CHUMS acknowledgement email containing a QR code
Speak to Someone For Some Advice and Guidance
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Gain some advice / guidance and strategies for emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Connect with others who may be experiencing similar things
- Talk about what CHUMS Early Intervention Hub offers
- Learn about other organisations that might be able to help
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Maybe learn a new skill!
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Your GP, call 111 option 2 or attend A&E
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If you are unsafe call the police (999) / children’s multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH)
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Call Childline (0800 1111) / The Samaritans (116 123)
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Young people under 25 can text “THEMIX” to 85258 for support 24 / 7
Practical Support in a Single Session
- Young people
- Parents
- Carers
- Worry and anxiety
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Low self-esteem
- Raising resilience
- Exam stress
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Emotions and better sleep
- School transitions
- Mental health awareness and stigma
- Parental separation and emotional wellbeing
- Positive Behavioural Support
Learn, Connect and Grow Together
Sometimes it can feel like you’re the only one facing a particular challenge. Our groups provide a safe and supportive space to connect with other young people and families who may have similar experiences.
Groups usually run for 4-6 sessions and help participants understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences behind their difficulties while learning practical ways to improve wellbeing.
Groups We Offer
- Managing Anxiety
- Neurodiversity and Me
- Teenage Emotional Skills Group
- Promoting Self-Esteem
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (school referral required)
Through our groups you can:
- Share experiences in a supportive environment
- Learn practical coping strategies
- Build confidence and resilience
- Develop new skills to support emotional wellbeing
Please see the dates/times and topics of our upcoming groups available throughout Autumn and Winter. If you are interested in attending one these groups, please click the ‘join a group’ button to complete a referral and state which group you would like to attend.
| Topic | Date | Time |
| Neurodiversity and Me (Primary) | Tuesday 15th Sept – 20th Oct | 9:30am – 11:00am |
| Neurodiversity and Me (Secondary) | Tuesday 15th Sept – 20th Oct | 1:30pm – 3:00pm |
| Anxiety
(Primary) |
Wednesday 30th Sept – 21st Oct | 9:30am-11:30am |
| Anxiety
(Secondary) |
Wednesday 30th Sept – 21st Oct | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Neurodiversity and Me (Primary) | Tuesday 3rd Nov – 8th Dec | 9:30am – 11:00am |
16+ self-referral
Brief Solution Focussed 1:1 Support
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You will have an assessment session to see if we are the right service for support and if we are what kind of support would be most helpful.
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We might suggest one of our workshops or groups at this stage
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We will consider helpful signposting to other organisations when they are better suited to your needs
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Or if 1:1 with us is likely the most helpful, we will agree a goal for us to work on.
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You will then be offered between 3-8 sessions to help you understand your feelings and make changes so you can live your life the way you wish to.
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Young people aged 16-25 here: (add referral form)
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Parents / carers and professionals can use our online group and 1:1 referral from here: (add “group” referral form”) please provide as much detail as possible.
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Please attend your local Family Hub who have amazing local knowledge, are great at listening and can help you find the right support for you.
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From September we will start a weekly Group Drop-in for families with young people aged 11-14, to gain some advice and guidance. If this interests please see more details on the Drop-in tab.
If you belong to a youth organisation and would like to host a CHUMS’ workshop then please fill out the form here.
About Us
Supporting Young People and Families
The Milton Keynes Wellbeing Service helps children, young people and families understand and manage emerging emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. We provide a range of early intervention support options designed to build confidence, resilience, and practical coping skills for everyday life.
Our Aim
Our aim is to help families make sense of the challenges they may be facing and provide practical tools that can be used beyond our sessions. We work alongside young people and their families to develop strategies that support positive emotional wellbeing, resilience, and long-term mental health.
Through a range of accessible support options, we empower children, young people, and families to explore new ways of managing difficulties and achieving their wellbeing goals.
Who Is This Service For?
This service is ideal for young people and families who are ready to explore new approaches and develop practical skills to support their emotional wellbeing.
We understand that growing up can be challenging. Whether a young person is experiencing worries, low mood, confidence issues, difficulties at school, or other emotional challenges, sometimes a little extra support can make a big difference.
Who We Help
We support:
- Children and young people aged 7-18
- Young adults aged up to 25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Young adults aged up to 25 who are care leavers
Our Team
Our experienced team brings together a variety of specialist skills and backgrounds, including:
- Qualified therapists
- IAPT practitioners
- Recreational practitioners
- Early intervention specialists
We work closely with other CHUMS services and local organisations to provide a joined-up, community-based approach that helps children, young people, and families access the right support at the right time.
Other sources of help in MK
CHUMS provides other support services for children and young people in Milton Keynes – please see their pages for information and their referrals:
- Young Carers (MK CHUMS) – Milton Keynes Young Carers Service | CHUMS
- MKSNAP disability – MK Autism
- SENDIAS disability advocacy – SEND Information, Advice & Support Service | MK SENDIAS
- Autism Bedfordshire – Support for Children and Young People in Milton Keynes » Autism Bedfordshire
- Harry’s Rainbow (Bereavement) – Homepage – Harry’s Rainbow
- Alumina (self-harm support) – Alumina | Selfharm
For a comprehensive list of services in your area please look up your “Local Offer”. A quick list has been provided below for other commonly used services
| Councilling | |
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| Arthur Ellis | Arthur Ellis | Award-Winning Mental Health Support |
| Service Six | Service Six- Milton Keynes |
| Mental Health Support | |
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| Mental Health in Schools Teams (MHST) | Through Schools |
| CAMHS | Online self-referral or via professional e.g. GP / school |