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Thrive Interactive

A student assistance programme

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Thrive Interactive

Introducing our student assistance programme entitled Thrive Interactive, which is a suite of well-being services, that offers students a way through physical and mental health issues or financial difficulties. 

 ‘We aim to make happier, healthier students who are more motivated and productive’

  • BACP Accredited
  • UK Based service centres which offer 24/7/365 for all calls
  • Network of over 1,650 counsellors
  • Access to 108 different languages
  • Innovative technological development e.g. App, Live chat etc

Online Health and Wellbeing Portal

Download on IOS or Android: ‘Wisdom App’

-> Click Sign up by email 

-> Speak to a member of support staff for the code to gain access

-> Enter personal details

Within the APP students have access to:

  • Weekly mood tracker
  • Four-week plans for wellness
  • Mini Health checks
  • Health hub and goals
  • Perks and discounts
  • Recipes
  • Sleep Support
  • Fitness zone
  • Meditation zone
  • and much more. 

Students can also access support from a person through the App, by clicking on the toolbar at the bottom and on the speech bubble:

  • Video Call for support
  • Telephone helpline
  • Online chat for support
  • Referral to counselling

Students who have finished college can access it up to 3 months after they leave.

useful phone numbers

  • Unlimited access to a 24/7/365 telephone helpline - 0800 028 3766
  • Legal information services including signposting and support for housing issues - 0800 028 3766
  • 24/7 Crisis assistance support - 0800 028 3766
  • Legal Infomation Services including debt and financial assistance - 0800 028 3766

TELEPHONE AND VIDEO COUNSELLING

Up to 6 sessions of telephone or video counselling per issue per year

Qualified counsellors can help with but not limited to problems with anxiety, depression, low mood, relationships, sexual and gender identity concerns, exam pressures and Bereavement support.

ONLINE REFERRAL FORM

In the organisation name it needs to say: ‘The Blackpool Sixth Form College’ or ‘Blackpool Sixth’
A referral can also be made through the advice line number on: 0800 028 3766

SPOTIFY

Search ‘Health Assured’ and you will find an array of podcasts and playlists to support wellbeing.

Listen here

Welcome to Blackpool Sixth's podcast stream, bringing you the best in chat, study and well-being tips and much more. Stay tuned!

OUTSIDE AGENCIES ATTENDING COLLEGE

NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies - Formally Blackpool Healthier Minds. Jamie comes into college on Fridays from 9:30 - 15:00. He is based in the focus centre. He offers students the initial triage appointment to then be placed on a waiting list for the most appropriate therapy within their service. (Only available for students with a Blackpool GP)

NHS Talking Therapies - Formally Mindsmatter. Grace sees students for Low Level CBT sessions and offers 6 30 minute sessions in college on Wednesdays. For students to access this service please refer to our counselling referral form and we will then forward on if this is an appropriate service for the student. She will be available from next Wednesday between 12:00 - 13:00.

SHINE - Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) - We have 2 that come into college, Rachael and Abi. They are in college on Fridays and see students in college for low-level interventions. To get students seen by SHINE a counselling request for support form needs to be filled in and we will then triage to the EMHPs.

Mental Health risk support liaison practitioner - Is a role that sits within social work at Blackpool Council. They are coming in initially every 2 weeks to help support staff and students. They will be based in Focus fortnightly on Wednesdays between 11:30 - 13:30 for discussions with staff and students.

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