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Barnet’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charter
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As we celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme, “This is My Place,” we want to shine a light on Barnet’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Charter – created with you and for you. The Charter reflects what young people in Barnet told us matters most: being listened to, feeling safe, and getting the right support to grow, feel confident and thrive.
There’s lots of support available in Barnet if you ever need someone to talk to or a place to find help.
Don’t Hide Your Mind, Talk About It – friendly spaces where you can chat about how you’re feeling. Watch the film here
The Waiting Room – an online hub full of useful information, advice and mental health resources.
Kooth.com – free, safe and confidential online support available 24/7.
We're also creating a brand-new Young People’s Mental Health Forum – a space where young people can help shape what mental health support in Barnet looks like in the future. Their ideas, experiences and voices are at the heart of this work. If you know of a young person that wants to get involved, share your thoughts or help us design better support for young people in Barnet, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch email tasneem.anjary@barnet.gov.uk
You Are Not Alone - Free Online Parent Drop-In
Parenting an autistic child can feel amazing, confusing, and overwhelming, sometimes all in the same day. That's why we host our no-cost monthly online drop-in sessions for parents and carers.
First Tuesday of every month
7pm - 8.30pm
Platform: Zoom
What these sessions are all about
We've created a safe, non-judgemental space where parents can bring their questions, share worries and connect with others who 'get it'.
Topics often included:
Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour
Making sense of autism on a deeper level
The ups and downs of family relationships and dynamics
Working with schools and professionals
Meeting like-minded parents and realising you are not alone
What we would like parents to take away:
Feeling heard, appreciated, and understood
Knowing they are seen as the experts on their own child and family
Feeling hopeful and having gained practical ideas
Who runs the sessions?
The drop-ins are run by Erik Wagter (Social Worker) and Sally Wagter (Teacher) both with 20+ years of lived experience being the parent of an autistic child.
These sessions are a chance for parents to talk openly, learn, and connect. They don't have to do this on their own.
Parents can now request the Zoom link on our website's home page.
Kind regards,
Erik Wagter
Autism Family Support Service
You Are Not Alone
www.autismfamilysupportservice.com
www.youarenotalone.community
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