National Support and Advice
Parenting advice and support
- NSPCC Keeping Children safe - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/ Support and tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents and what to do if you’re worried about a child.
- EveryFamily - www.everyfamily.org.uk/ holistic support, addressing the emotional, social and practical challenges families face, in addition to providing top quality childcare. This includes creating a safe space where families can connect with others who understand, access resources, build a support network and receive Early Intervention parenting support (1:1 Parenting Support, Targeted Groups and Universal support) 0117 9593 800, 0117 9593 900.
- Family Lives – National helpline and online parent forum with advice and support for different age ranges and concerns. There is also a WhatsApp support group. You can message on WhatsApp on 07441 444125 to connect with experienced professional family support workers and highly-trained volunteers www.familylives.org.uk 0808 800 2222.
- Happy Maps – www.happymaps.co.uk – A hub of information on children and young people’s behaviour and mental health. For Parents, Professionals and Young People, according to child’s age and needs.
- Barnardo’s Support Hub – The Family Space is here for you. Our virtual family hub offers information, advice, guidance, and support for all stages of your parenting or caring journey. Our nationwide network of family hubs and children’s centres provides services directly to parents and care givers of children of all ages Barnardo’s Family Space | Barnardo’s Family Space
Mental health support
- Bristol MIND 0117 980 0370 (10:00 – 15:00) www.mind.org.uk Information and support for mental health and those caring for other.
- Bristol Mindline – offers a free listening service to anyone who needs to talk, as well as information on other services that may be able to help you: Bristol Mindline Tel: 0808 808 0330
- Network Counselling Confidential counselling for individuals aged 18+. One 50-minute session of counselling per week – initially for a period of up to twelve weeks but with an option to extend. We have a fixed charge of £22.50 per session. 0117 9507271 info@network.org.uk
- SHOUT Shout 85258 – free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)
- Talk Club www.talkclub.org – for men, supporting each other.
- Vitaminds Group - offer emotional support and can connect you to organisations available in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire – Vita Health Group / or For immediate emotional and practical support call 0800 0126549. Textphone users dial 18001 followed by 0800 0126549. If you are 17 or under, please call the Children and Young People’s helpline via Avon and Wiltshire Partnership SPA line on 0300 303 1320.
- Well Aware wellaware.org.uk An online dictionary of services which aim to improve peoples’ health and wellbeing.
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