Bridge the Gap|Child Mental Health|Derby |Emotional Literacy

Welcome to Bridge the Gap, we are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the mental health of children, parents and teachers in Derby City and beyond.

We want children to form a connection with Bridge the Gap so that, should they require our support in a more reactive way, we have already begun forming a positive relationship with them. We want Bridge the Gap to be a constant in children's lives so that they can continue to access our sessions in a proactive way. Just like keeping fit physically, we need to keep emotionally fit as well.

FREE 'Letter of Support' for children

Free webinar on Supporting Children through Coronavirus pandemic available here (zoom registration required). You can read our 2020 Impact report here.

Mini Relaxation Kits and Letters of Support

We are sending out mini relaxation kits and letters of support every day. These are free and we will post to all areas in the UK.

All letters are handwritten and unique to each child, the form for these is available here.

If you can donate to help with the running of this service, please do so here.

We have created 3 Facebook groups, divided by age to help offer additional support through the coronavirus pandemic. Regular video lessons and activity resources. Answer membership questions to be accepted.

Ages:

4-7 years

8-11 years

12-16 years

Coronavirus story for children. You can download the PDF version here and visit the YouTube video here.

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Download and print a Bridge the Gap rainbow for your window so people can spot it on their daily walk.

Spread some light and cheer and remind everyone that 'This Moment Will Pass'.

It really will pass, stay safe and you know where we are should you need us.

We create and source many different resources.

You can also find posters at YOUNGMINDS a great selection for the staff-room, workplace or corridors. If you work in a school have you signed up for their 360 degrees programme?

Looking for social stories? Then check out the visual supports offered for FREE over at Okey Dokey Child Psychologists, from going to the hairdressers to trouble with friends, they have a great selection available as a PDF or as a PowerPoint presentation.

Please email us at enquirybridgethegap@outlook.com if you have any problems downloading the PDF files from these pages.

Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health are always creating new resources so why not subscribe to the mailing list to be notified when they become available?

In partnership With

We offer a range of services from FREE support sessions in the community and an active informative Facebook page, to low cost resources, courses and workshops. We also offer one-to-one support and training. Please take a look on our service pages to find out more or please email enquirybridgethegap@outlook.com with any questions. If we can't help you we will help you find who can.

Need help fast? Look at our 'In crisis?' and 'FREE resource' pages.