Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Links for Parents

We have detailed a number of links below to signpost parents to other resources and outside agencies who may be able to offer help and support.

You Are Welcome – Our mission is to support organisations to open their doors and provide a warm welcome for those struggling to heat their homes this winter, please click on the link to find your nearest “Warm space” Warm Welcome

Public Health England launched its Every Mind Matters campaign in October 2019 and has created a useful website which gives information, expert advice and practical tips to support good Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.   Please follow this link for details: Every Mind Matters

Parental Responsibility and Parental Separation  dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility/understanding-and-dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility

Mental Health and Wellbeing  Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families

Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications

Surrey County Council Family Information Service Family Information Service (FIS)

Bereavement  Child Bereavement UK

Be Your Best – Surrey’s Family Weight Management program – www.bybsurrey.org

Surrey Local Offer is the online hub for 0-25 year olds with special educational needs or a disability.  It provides advice, information and news to support children and families on issues of special educational needs or disabilities.  The home page can be accessed via this link https://www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/kb5/surrey/localoffer/home.page.  The website also has a search facility and links of online parent forums: https://www.surreylocaloffer.org.uk/kb5/surrey/localoffer/discuss_it.page

The National Autistic Society is running a Spelthorne Social Club for autistic children aged 5-11 yrs on Tuesdays, 1700-1900 in term time at the Stanwell Family Centre.  https://www.autism.org.uk/

Mental Health Support Line for Children & Young People in response to Covid 

Surrey and Borders Partnership (SABP) NHS Foundation Trust are continuing to provide a Mental Health Support Line for children and young people following the latest Covid lockdown. This service provides early intervention for those who may be struggling with the transition back into school.

For some young people, returning to school after the various lockdowns has caused anxiety, distress and ongoing difficulties. SABP are able to provide the space for young people to be able to talk through their concerns and worries, either via telephone or video appointments. They can also provide tools and techniques to help them adjust back into school life. SABP can offer one or two sessions, and if the needs persist they will signpost or make a request for support to another service, with the consent of the young person.

The service is available Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm and is staffed by three Youth Counsellors from the Youth Counselling Service. Schools, parents and young people are all welcome to call. The service will run until the end of the summer term.

This service is not suitable for a child or young person in crisis. There is now a new 24/7 mental health crisis line for children, young people and their families and carers in Surrey. The freephone number – 0800 9154644 – is the same telephone number as the adult mental health crisis line, but it is now also available for children and young people up to the age of 18, by simply selecting option 1. It is staffed by a team of trained call handlers and mental health nurses.

Get help in a mental health crisis :: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (sabp.nhs.uk)