Parent & Carer Support
The list of agencies in the table below offer families resources and support should you require it. We will continue to populate the page over the next few weeks with details of agencies and websites that offer therapeutic support and practical advice.
| Organisation | Number | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Safer Places – domestic abuse support | 03301 025 811 | www.saferplaces.co.uk |
| ADD-Vance – charity supporting families affected by ADHD, Autism or a related condition | 07716 744 662 | www.add-vance.org |
| (Mon to Fri 9am -1pm) | ||
| Young Minds – parent helpline for children and young people with mental health issues | 020 7089 5050 | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Family Lives – parenting and family support | 0808 800 2222 | www.familylives.co.uk |
| Childline – children’s advice line | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk |
| Care for the Family – charity to promote strong family life and help those facing difficulties | 02920 810 800 | www.careforthefamily.org.uk |
| Samaritans – a charity providing support to anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope | 116 123 | www.samaritans.org |
| Children’s Services Hertfordshire | 0300 123 4043 | https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/childrens-social-care/childrens-social-care.aspx |
| Single Point of Access – contact for people wishing to access adult community services | 0300 777 0707 | www.hpft.nhs.uk/get-help |
| Family Centre –support for families, parents and carers in Hertfordshire | 0300 123 7572 | www.hertsfamilycentres.org |
Please find some Well-Being links that will help to support your child.
https://downdogapp.com/schools
This is a great app for yoga, but it offers HIIT, strength and pilates features. You can tailor if to suit you and what you are working on as well as the time you want it to last for. It also includes music.
A great website that helps children learn how they can support their friends if they are worried.
Sleep more. Stress less. Live better
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Mental Health Support
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/
An excellent resource for both young people and parents. There is also a helpline should you need to use it.
A free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling for young people. Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm Saturday and Sunday 6pm – 10pm
