Signpost Shoutouts

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• Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,795 Boards Guru

  October 9

  Signpost Shoutout of the Week
  
  APART OF ME - https://www.apartofme.org/
  
  
  
  What it is:
  Apart of Me is a UK-based charity & safe space designed for young people who are grieving someone they love. It offers free, specially designed tools and apps to help young people explore grief in their own time and way. Everything is co-designed with young people, so it aims to reflect what actually helps.
  
  Who it’s for:
  Young people who are going through loss, whether a parent, friend, partner, or someone else close.
  Also for anyone affected by grief who wants to connect with others in similar situations, or wants resources made with young people in mind.
  
  It may be particularly useful for those who like creative expression, peer support, and tools that allow processing emotions at their own pace.
  
  What resources & services it offers:
  Apps / Games: For example, Apart of Me app, a kind of interactive game where you explore a magical island, meet characters, and process emotions around grief.
  
  Nadiya App: Another tool designed to help families work through grief together, gently guiding them through challenging experiences.
  
  Peer Support: “Guide Me” is a peer-led programme — young people who’ve experienced loss offering support, sharing stories, walking alongside others.
  
  Creative / Reflective Resources: These include “Letters to Adults” (writing letters to help adults understand grief through young people’s eyes), “Photos of Hope”, “Forest of Feelings”, “This is Normal”, “Support and Safety”, and more. These help with expressing feelings, connecting with others, and finding comfort through shared experience.
  
  Community & Expression: A space to share your own story, art, letters, or photos; to see what has helped others; to feel less alone.
  
  
  
  
  Have you, or someone you know, ever tried Apart of Me? If so, what did you think? Is this a resource you might like to check out or reccomend?

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• Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,795 Boards Guru

  October 16

  
  
  
  Hey everyone, it's time for our next Signpost Shoutout, and this week we're throwing a spotlight on 'FRANK'.
  
  FRANK is a UK-based service which offers evidence-based information about drugs to help young people make safer, more informed choices.
  
  It’s been specifically designed for teenagers and young adults who are looking for more clear, nonjudgmental advice about taking substances, the possible risks, and further support options.
  
  Their website is here: https://www.talktofrank.com/. They also have further 24/7 contact options available here: https://www.talktofrank.com/contact-frank, including a phoneline and webchat option.
  
  How can they help me?
  By offering information about drugs and substances in accessible language, FRANK can help young people understand the possible harms associated with different substances, recognize the signs of addiction, make safer decisions, reduce shame and stigma, and access further help.
  
  Have you ever used FRANK? Do you know someone else who might benefit? Pass the word on!

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• Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,795 Boards Guru

  October 23 edited October 23

  Hey everyone, its time for our Signpost Shoutout of the week, and this week's choice is this “Problems with Anger” self-help guide from NHS Inform - https://peerchat.link/AngerGuide
  
  
  
  
  It is designed for people experiencing mild to moderate difficulties with anger, and aims to help you recognise when anger is becoming problematic, understand what drives it, and learn healthier ways to manage and express your feelings.
  
  The guide leads you through exercises and strategies such as:
  
  - spotting warning signs and triggers
  
  - exploring the thoughts, bodily responses, and behaviours that fuel anger
  
  - practising relaxation, breathing, and calming techniques
  
  - challenging unhelpful thinking patterns
  
  - improving communication and problem-solving skills
  
  - monitoring progress via worksheets and diaries
  
  I feels important to say that anger is a very normal and valid emotion, and this course doesn't try to eliminate anger all together! Instead, it aims to show you how you can gain more control over anger, rather than letting it control you.
  
  This guide is best suited to anyone who notices that their anger is affecting their relationships, mood, or daily life, but who isn’t in immediate crisis.
  
  What do you think? Have you ever tried a self-help guide like this via the NHS? Do you know anyone who might benefit?

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