What is a Drop-in Session?
Drop-in sessions are delivered in high schools and in the community, by a range of NHS Healthcare professionals, with specialist experience of working with children and young people.
Drop-in sessions offer confidential advice and support for young people aged between 11- 19, in relation to anything that might be worrying them regarding any aspect of their physical and emotional health, which may include:
How do I access a drop in session?
If you attend high school you may see a poster promoting your drop-in; alternatively speak to a member of school staff who will be able to advise you when drop-in sessions take place.
If you live or attend education in Chester and Rural areas please email:
Blacon Children's Centre
cwp.blaconstartingwell@nhs.net
Lache and Handbridge Children's Centre
cwp.lachestartingwell@nhs.net
Frodsham Children's Centre
cwp.frodshamstartingwell@nhs.net
If you live or attend education in Ellesmere Port or Neston areas please email:
Portside Children's Centre
cwp.portsidestartingwell@nhs.net
Stanlaw Abbey Children's Centre
cwp.stanlawabbeystartingwell@nhs.net
If you live or attend education in Winsford or Northwich areas please email:
Over Children's Centre
cwp.overstartingwell@nhs.net
Wharton Children's Centre
cwp.whartonstartingwell@nhs.net
Victoria Road Children's Centre
cwp.victoriaroadstartingwell@nhs.net
Confidentiality
Our team provides a confidential service. This means that you can discuss personal information in confidence. We will not discuss your personal information with anyone else without your permission. This includes parents and teachers. We would only pass on your information in order to protect you or someone else from serious harm. Wherever possible we would discuss this with you first. If you would like to know more about this please see the leaflet below 'Information We Hold'.
Please note the Starting Well Service including our Online Chat is not a crisis Service. If you need urgent help please contact the emergency services 999 or speak to your GP. You can also call 111 for advice.
Useful resources:
Service Leaflet for Young People (pdf)
Information We Hold (pdf)
Useful links: