Compass GO. NEL Mental Health Support Team

25/03/2026

Have Your Say! 📣

There are still spaces on this 'Nothing About Us Without Us' event, which is open to any young people aged 10-25 who would like to have their say on the development of Mental Health services for children and young people in North East Lincolnshire.

Topics for discussion are 'Waiting Times' and 'Promotion & Prevention' - what do you want us to know about these two topics?

We are holding this event in the Community Room at Grimsby Minster where participants will also get a sneak preview of Luke Jerram's 'Helios' before it opens to the public! 🌞

To see what Helios is, check out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15xk8723j5o
or head over to

BOOK YOUR PLACE using the QR code. Make sure to book a place for each person, including any supporting adults.

25/03/2026

Some fabulous FREE half term workshops for children, young people and families 😊

Piece together something amazing at one of our Lego workshops - brought to you by experts.

20/03/2026

Thank you for making a difference Jamee 🌟

20/03/2026

🌈 Happy International Day of Happiness!

This year’s theme is “Social Media & Happiness.” There are lots of things we can do to make interacting on social media a more positive and enjoyable experience. Check out our tips to make sure you’re getting the best out of it 💛

18/03/2026

Have your say on mental health support for young people 💬

Want to help shape how mental health services work for children and young people in your area? Come along to our “Nothing About Us Without Us” event!

📅 Wednesday 8th April, 11.30 - 4
📍 St James Community Room (next to Grimsby Minster)

This is your chance to:

Share what you think matters most

Influence real decisions about local mental health support

Meet other young people and have open, honest conversations

Plus, it’s not all serious—we’ll also have:
🎨 Mindful, relaxing art activities
☀️ An exclusive preview of “Helios”, the giant sun installation, before it opens to the public

Your voice matters—so come along, get involved, and help make a difference.

Use the QR code to book or for further information contact:
sarah.allen@compass-uk.org

16/03/2026

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Seeing neurodivergence through a strengths-based lens means shifting the question from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s strong?”

Neurodivergent minds often bring creativity, deep focus, problem-solving skills, honesty, innovation, and unique ways of seeing the world. When we move away from fixing differences and instead recognise strengths, we create spaces where young people can thrive — not just fit in.

Different doesn’t mean deficient. It means diverse — and diversity is powerful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3rj9nUv0Qg

13/03/2026

Lovely feedback for Zowie - sometimes we need someone to help us take brave new steps and you clearly did that here!🌟

13/03/2026

Today is WORLD SLEEP DAY 💤

Teens need 8-10 hours sleep each night and there many reasons why this very often does not happen! Check out these articles to understand more and discover ways you can support your teens to improve their sleep without the arguments!

📖 https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-sensory-revolution/202506/research-says-let-your-teen-sleep-in

🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sleep-and-adolescence-understanding-teenage-sleep-health/id1461719225?i=1000637063550

08/03/2026

Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and voices of girls and women everywhere 💜

Strength isn’t just about achievements — it’s also about:
✨ Setting boundaries
✨ Asking for help
✨ Supporting your friends
✨ Speaking kindly to yourself
✨ Resting when you need to

Taking care of your mental health is powerful.
Being open about how you feel is brave.
Supporting other girls instead of competing? That’s strength too.

Let’s lift each other up — online and offline. 🌍

06/03/2026

Well done Shaun - sowing the seeds of success from the first session 🌟

06/03/2026

💛We're feeling the love in the office today! 💛

Feedback Friday arrived for every single one of us for our Staff Appreciation Day where we each received a personal note of thanks - as well as a bunch of sweet treats to sustain us through the day! 🍩🥯🍰🧁🍪

05/03/2026

Happy WORLD BOOK DAY! A great day to draw attention to how reading can be a powerful tool for mental health.

Whether it’s getting lost in a novel, finding comfort in poetry, or learning through nonfiction, books give us space to slow down and breathe. They can help us feel understood, less alone, and more connected to the world around us. Sometimes, seeing our feelings reflected in a story makes them easier to name and manage.

We use books as a key tool to support learning in our Compass GROW Pod which is an adapted version of our Primary Pod offer. The GROW Pod addresses all of the psycho-education themes covered in the Primary Pod using a creative, story-based approach making it accessible to children and young people aged 5 to 12 years. Each theme starts with a story for reference, with interactive games to aid understanding, and creative activities to embed learning.

All of the books used in our GROW Pod sessions come highly recommended by our Education Mental Health Practitioners. Check out the list we've provided if you'd like to take a look for yourself. 📖💛