HeadStart – South Tees Public Health 

HeadStart is a Public Health South Tees service ; working on individual school priorities and using methods that complement current school approaches to support mental health in young people. The aims of the HeadStart service are to:

• Support young people aged 0-19 to cope in better in difficult circumstances and do well in school and in life.
• Build resilience in young people through evidence-based practice to prevent the onset of common mental health problems.

This support provided by a multi-disciplined, dedicated team and is provided in two ways; by direct delivery and by developing local networks to enhance relationships and access to services and support. 

HeadStart is a responsive programme; working on individual school priorities and using methods that complement current school approaches. This includes –

• A range of group based interventions
• Transition support
• Delivery of the HeadStarters educational pathway
• Staff CPD
• Parental support

 For more information or to receive newsletters or join the school health and well-being network click https://www.headstartsouthtees.co.uk or email HeadStart@middlesbrough.gov.uk