Child mental health support - Scotland
Child mental health support - Scotland
Place2Be has offered child mental health support in Scotland since 2001 and currently reaches over 14,432 pupils and their families in 45 schools.
We offer a menu of different services to meet schools’ needs, including in-school mental health support, expert training and resources.
We build children and young people's resilience through talking, creative work and play. We also support parents and school staff and help schools to be mentally healthy. Read about our services
Many of our communities across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Dundee face poverty and complex needs. Search for Place2Be schools near you
For every £1 invested, our counselling service in UK primary schools has the potential to return £6.20 to society, according to a report by Pro Bono Economics. Read the report
Funding for our in-school service comes from a variety of sources including the Scottish Attainment Challenge, Pupil Equity Fund, Health Boards and Local Authority grants.
Counselling Placements
Our Counselling Placements in schools are an opportunity to work with children and young people in a safe therapeutic setting.
Read more about our Counselling Placements and apply
Training and consultations for schools
Place2Be is recognised as a GTCS Learning Award organisation.
- Mental Health Champions training programmes – for school leaders and class teachers, endorsed by Education Scotland
- Consultations – on emotional wellbeing and behaviour, tailored to each school
- Workshops – about specialist subjects
- Mental health masterclasses – as part of the Excellence in Headship programme.
- Initial Teacher Education pilot – in partnership with the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling. Read about the pilot
Stay up to date
Follow @place2bescot on Twitter for the latest updates.
Get in touch
We are looking to develop our work in Scotland and expand into new areas. To find out more, please get in touch with our team:
Annie McGovern - Business Development Manager for Scotland
07803247170 or scotland@place2be.org.uk
News & blogs
Coronavirus: Place2Be check-ins provide vital support
Rebecca Wilkinson-Quinn, Place2Be Service Manager in Scotland writes for The Scotsman.
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Coronavirus: learning from teens when it comes to dealing with change
Sarah Haywood, Place2Be School Project Manager writes for The Scotsman.
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Scottish Mental Health Minister visits Craigroyston Primary School to discuss children’s mental health
Clare Haughey visited Carigroyston Primary School as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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