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Being a parent or carer can be really tough at times, particularly when you are concerned about a child or young persons mental health and wellbeing. You may be feeling a whole variety of emotions, you may have tried many different approaches and find it hard to know what to do for the best to support the young person.
You are not alone
There are key services available to parents and carers who are concerned about their child.
parents-helpline-postcard.pdfParents and carers helpline
YoungMinds is a national charity.
The Parents Helpline is a telephone helpline if you are worried about a child or young person, up to the age of 25 years, regarding emotional problems, behaviour or mental health. You can call the free helpline for confidential, expert advice.
You’ll get through to a trained adviser who will talk through the problem and listen to your concerns and questions in complete confidentiality. Your adviser will help you to understand your child’s behaviour and give you practical advice on where to go next.
Parents webchat and email service
YoungMinds parents webchat and email service provides information and signposting to help parents and carers to find the information they are looking for with regards to their child's mental health.
They offer a language translation service on their webchat and email service. You can chat or send an email in the language of your choice, and they will translate their advice and guidance for you.
New-Espresso-Yourself-Cafe-Poster-Final-V2-7.12.21 (1).pdfLocal support: The Lowdown
The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 11- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire.
Parents and carers are able to access support, advice and information via The Lowdown Expresso Yourself Cafe.
The Espresso Yourself Café is for young people aged 11-18 years and their parents/carers every Monday and Friday evening between 4pm and 8pm. If you are unable to drop in then you can gain support remotely by video or phone call.
If you’d like to attend the Espresso Yourself Café at The Lowdown you can either drop in during opening times or call them on 01604 634385 to book an appointment with a support worker.
Happier Families Service: The Lowdown
Being part of a loving family is important, whether parents, carers, or children. All families have their issues and challenges, drawing from the growing body of research from positive psychology and the science of wellbeing, there are tips, skills, and tools we can use to take practical actions that can help increase how happy we all feel and that can help us function better individually and together.
The Happier Families programme aims to support families to learn about and try out these tips, skills, and tools to boost the wellbeing of individual members and the family, to improve the quality of the time they spend together. It’s aims are to provide a toolkit to help participants:
Explore ways to build their own and others’ happiness.
Learn tips to try when struggling.
Build happier relationships.
Enjoy family time together more.
Referral criteria.; Children aged 5-16.
If you would like to take part, download, and complete the referral form via The Lowdown Website. Once completed please return to wellbeingservice@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
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