Parents and Carers
Self-Help Toolkits
We've gathered some useful information on who you can go to for support and information on a wide variety of topics. If you still need help you can always contact your support worker!
Active Respite
Active Respite supports families within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City to access activities in their local area. They support children to access any activity they have passion for, including sports, music, and art!
Their aim is to get children active and engaging in opportunities they may not have had the chance to experience yet and also gives carers and siblings some time to themselves for some much-needed respite.
Mental Health Texting Service
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Launching publicly in May 2019, they've had more than 500,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support.
To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Mermaids
Mermaids provides a range of helpline services supporting transgender youth, up to and including the age of 25. They also support families and professionals.
The helpline offers emotional support, a gateway to the parents and young people’s forums, information about current legislation and protections under the law, plus signposting to training and resources. The helpline is covered by volunteers between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Friday.
Text 'MERMAIDS' to 85258, call 0808 801 0400, visit website here.
Samaritans
Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year. They provide a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them.
Please call 116 123 email jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of the nearest branch.
CASY (Counselling and Support for Young People)
CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Counselling offers you an opportunity to talk about everything that is important to you, whatever it is.
Advice and support for parents worried about their child’s behaviour, emotional problems and mental health can also be found.
Please call Call CASY on 01636 704 620 or visit www.casy.org.uk
SOS!SEN
SOS!SEN is a national charity that aims to empower parents and carers of children and young people with SEND to successfully tackle the difficulties they face when trying to secure the right educational provision for their children.
Visit www.sossen.org.uk
