L&M CAMHS

09/09/2025

Fabulous free event and more music promoting activities around developing a band, musical talent and more 🤩🎸🎹🎶🎵🎷🎺🎻👫

08/09/2025

Is your child feeling anxious about school?

Most children returned to school last week, and while new classes, friends, and opportunities can be exciting, the reality of a new school year can also bring feelings of worry.

Mia and Kaitlin from our Children and Young People Mental Health Service have created a helpful video for children and families. It’s full of practical advice to help shrink those back-to-school worries.

In the video, children can learn:
• How to feel more confident in new places and routines
• How to ask questions and be brave
• Grounding techniques to manage anxiety

Parents and carers will also find tips on:
• Listening and validating children’s feelings
• Modelling confidence at home

Whether it’s schoolwork pressure, social worries, or adjusting to a new routine, it’s important to remind children that mental health matters. If they’re struggling, encourage them to talk to a parent, teacher or GP. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

You can watch the video here: https://bit.ly/3IeYppb

Find useful resources on our website news, link in the comments.

03/09/2025

As most children return to school this week, we asked Naomi, Team Leader from our Change Talks team, to talk about why routine plays such an important role in mental wellbeing for children and young people.

In her blog she explains how routines contribute to better sleep and help ground developing brains by reducing the mental energy spent on decision making and worrying about what comes next. Routines offer rhythm, predictability, and a sense of safety which reduces stress and anxious feelings. In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, having a rough plan for daily life can bring a comforting anchor.

As September unfolds, allow yourself and your family time to find a comfortable pace. Routine is not the enemy of freedom. It provides the scaffolding that allows young people to flourish within a safe and supported framework. Whether your child is five or nineteen, routines can give them the structure they need to grow, explore, and thrive.

Click the link in the comments to read more

03/09/2025

We're building a district where every young person can dare to dream. Lancaster District Young People’s Foundation is proud to host the REACH...

03/09/2025

Looking for a youth group for your younger children? 👫
Both Morecambe and Carnforth groups being held 🤩

🎉 Calling all 8–11 year olds! 🎉
Bored after school? We've got just the thing for you!

🕓 Join us at School’s Out - no need to book just turn up.
🎨 Crafts
🎮 Games
🍕 Food making
🎭 Fun activities
… and SO much more!

📍 A safe, friendly space to chill, create, and make new friends.
💥 Don’t miss out – come and join the fun!

📅 Mondays
📍 Morecambe Library 3:30-4:45pm / Carnforth Family Hub 3:30-4:30pm
📞 Call 01524 581280

03/09/2025

Worried about school anxiety? Don't know how to support or guide through it?

Webinar available covering this topic. Book on to avoid missing out 👩‍💻🧑‍💻

💜 Have you got 45 minutes to learn more about school anxiety?

Join Aimee Cave from ASCEND Consultancy, as she explores what anxiety is and how the condition might present in relation to children in school, plus practical strategies to make your child feel safe and supported.

Register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mpRT30

02/09/2025

🌟 FREE Youth Festival in the Lancaster District! 🌟

Are you aged 11–18 and living in Morecambe or Lancaster? Come and join us for a one-of-a-kind day designed by young people, for young people!

🎶 Live music & performances
🎨 Creative workshops
🥊 Fun activities (boxing, inflatable axe throwing & more)
🛍 Youth marketplace with freebies & support
🍔 Food included — all FREE

📅 Sunday 21st September 2025
🕚 11:00am – 3:30pm
📍 Mazuma Stadium, Morecambe

✨ Tickets are completely free but spaces are limited.
👉 Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDBI

Please share with young people, parents, schools, youth groups and anyone who might be interested!

Funded and supported by Lancaster City Council | Lancashire County Council | West End Morecambe Big Local | Francis Scott Trust

02/09/2025

Let's not forget the parents 👪
How hard can it be to see your little one or big one starting their first day at primary school or high school. Maybe they are going into their final year at primary or high school 🥳😪💟
Either way school can be as stressful for us parents/caregivers as it is for the young people in our lives 😔😖😣😱
Take a look below at the handy hints and tips to manage and alleviate the first week chaos.
If you feel you need support take a look at -
CHATS (parents support group) on Facebook or face to face groups
Youngminds.org.uk have a fantastic parent support line for guidance or advice.
SENDIAS for support in school around special educational needs
Lancaster and Morecambe Family Hub for coffee and connect meetings with different services, training opportunities like new horizons, triple P or youth groups.
ADHD North West for fabulous support and webinars for ADHD and the struggles this can bring.

02/09/2025

👫 The time has come to return to school and this can bring an abundance of emotions for our young people 😖😊😨🥰☹🤨🤩
If its your first day of high school or primary school this can be daunting. Here are some top tips to help you manage those strange emotions that will come up -

Organisation - give yourself plenty of time, pack your bag and get everything you need ready the night before. Plan your journey, bus or walking route to relieve stress ⏰🛴🚘🚌🚶‍♂️

Sleep - practice a good sleep hygiene routine. Take any distractions out of your room and use calm time to chill out before bed 😴

Diet and fluid- keep hydrated throughout the day. Have breakfast to fuel your body and mind, or even a small snack. 🍎🍌🥛🥤

Self care - take warm showers or baths using strong smelling products to ignite or relax your senses 🚿🛁
Allocate some chill and relax time to ease your mind. This could be playing a game, listening to your favourite music, playing an instrument, watching a film, taking part in your favourite hobby or club or just doing something you love like skin or haircare 💁‍♀️🎧🎵🎬📺📷⚽️🏈🎾🎳🥋🏓🎮🎨🧶

Socialise - this can be spending time with family or friends, talking to others via phonecalls or text. You never know they may be feeling the same way or could have some great tips and support that could help 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👫🫂📱📲

Be kind - not only do you need to be kind to yourself but to others also. Everyone who is at school will feel a certain way some more than others. A friendly smile goes a long way. Who knows it could be the start of a fantastic new future 😊

Most of all have fun, enjoy your first week, share how you feel with a trusted adult at home, in school or anywhere. If you are struggling there is help.
If you need to speak to someone reach out and share the load -
Youthzone by lancashire County Council Talk zone- 07786511111
Call - 0800 51 11 11
Youngminds - crisis text line 85258
parent helpline - 0808 802 5544
SHOUT - text 85258

01/09/2025

The 6 weeks school holidays are coming to an end 😔 It can be hard to get back into routines, sleep patterns, school runs and homework. So if your looking for some top tips, strategies or just guidance join the webinar on Wednesday with Witherslack Group 👩‍💻👨‍💻

✨ Parents and carers, join us for a practical webinar designed to help you reboot routines, tackle homework hassles, and restore healthy sleeping habits, so you and your child can start the school year strong.

Register: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mn_yP0

01/09/2025

Support life-saving conversations with su***de prevention training. Join Lancashire Mind for free in-person training sessions at venues across Lancashire. 💙
Training is offered fully funded to those who live or work in Lancashire and/or South Cumbria. The courses are designed to provide the confidence and skills needed to talk about su***de and help to prevent it.
Book your free place 👉
training@lancashiremind.org.uk
If you’re having thoughts of su***de, self-harm, experiencing extreme anxiety, depression, or other mental health emergency, you are not alone, and help is available:
- NHS Mental Health Access Line through 111
- Samaritans on freephone 116 123
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Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board Connect My Community NHS SFA: Su***de First-Aid UK

28/08/2025

📣 date for your diaries 📆 the first Friday of the month 1-3pm 👫

Does your child have a diagnosis or on the pathway for diagnosis?
Excellent opportunity to speak to other parents and carers, seek advice, support and find information on certain topics.
Guest speakers could include - SENDIAS, local offer reps, barnardos and more.