Mental Health and Wellbeing Support - Resources for Parents and Guardians

During these uncertain times, being a parent/guardian of young people is likely to be challenging. We have put together a list of some great resources to help you through this challenging period.

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Gingerbread – Offers support for single-parent families. Provides expert advice and practical support for single Mums and Dads in England and Wales. Advice from benefit sanctions to employment and education.

Family Lives – Advice about bullying and supporting through exam stress. Helpline 0808 800 2222

Happy Maps – Support and resources for parents about children and young people’s mental health. Family Lives – Advice about bullying and supporting through exam stress. 

Young Minds – Support and advice for parents and families worried about their children and young people’s behaviour and mental health. Helpline 0808 802 5544

Sane – Information and resources, as well as emotional support for those affected by mental health. Helpline 0300 304 7000 Text care (confidential service with a reply in 72 hours) 

SSAL Online Workshops – Contact [email protected] for further details

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