Parenting, Parents & Pregnancy
Help & Support Contacts:
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)
Web: app-network.org
Here, you can find information and support for those who may be affected by postpartum psychosis.
Anna Freud
Web: annafreud.org
This organisation provides information for parents on supporting a child with mental health issues. They also provide a directory of various local mental health services.
Anxiety UK
Tel: 03444 775 774
Text: 07537 416 905
Web: anxietyuk.org.uk
This is a well-known advice and support service for people living with anxiety.
Barnardo’s
Web: barnardos.org.uk
Works to support children and young people, and their parents and carers, including with mental health problems.
Birth Trauma Association
Web: birthtraumaassociation.org.uk
Work to support those affected by birth trauma, including partners.
Child Bereavement UK
Tel: 0800 028 8840
Get support if a baby or child (of any age) is dying/has died, or if a child is facing bereavement.
Childline
Tel: 0800 1111
Web: childline.org.uk
This organisation provides support for children and young people in the UK, including a free 24-hour helpline.
Citizens Advice
Tel: 03444 111 444
Text: 03444 111 445
Web: citizensadvice.org.uk
Access a FREE, confidential information and advice service on your rights, matters involving money, housing, legal issues and other matters etc.
Family Action
Tel: 0808 802 6666
Web: family-action.org.uk
This organisation supports families with a variety of matters, including mental health.
Family Lives
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Web: familylives.org.uk
Here, you can find information and support for parents and families.
Family Rights Group
Tel: 0808 801 0366
Web: frg.org.uk
This group works to support families whose children may be in need, or are at risk or in the care system.
Fatherhood Institute
Find information, research, and training to support fathers and their families.
Gingerbread
Tel: 0808 802 0925
Web: gingerbread.org.uk
Here you can access advice and practical support if you are in a single parent family/are a single parent.
Home-Start
Web: home-start.org.uk
This resource works to support families with young children, as well as lists details of local services.
Kooth
Web: kooth.com
This service provides FREE, safe and confidential counselling services every day until 10pm, for young people.
Maternal OCD
Web: maternalocd.org
This organisation provides information and support for people who may be experiencing perinatal OCD, as well as providing support for their families.
Mood Diaries
Apps: medhelp.org/land/mood-tracker - moodscope.com - moodchart.org
moodpanda.com
Track your mental health and monitor your well-being with these different mood diaries – find one that’s right for you!
Mumsnet
Web: mumsnet.com
Online network for parents and parents-to-be. Includes online forums and local groups.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Tel: 0800 800 5000
18 and Under Tel: 0800 1111
Web: nspcc.org.uk
Supports children and anyone who may be concerned about a child’s welfare.
Netmums
Web: netmums.com
An online community for parents/carers. This resource also facilitates local meet-ups.
NHS UK
Web: nhs.uk
Here you can find information about health problems and treatments, as well as NHS services across England.
No Panic
Tel: 0844 967 4848
Web: nopanic.org.uk
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for those experiencing anxiety.
OCD Action
Tel: 0845 390 6232
Web: ocdaction.org.uk
Provides information and support for those affected by OCD and hoarding. Resource includes online forums and local support groups.
PANDAS Foundation
Tel: 0843 28 98 401
Provides information and support for those experiencing mental health problems after or during pregnancy.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786 209697
Web: papyrus-uk.org
This is a confidential support service for under 35 years old’s, who may be at risk of committing suicide and those who may be concerned about someone at risk.
Pink Parents
Web: pinkparents.org.uk
This organisation provides information for gay and lesbian parents.
Postpartum Men
Web: postpartummen.com
Here is an organisation that provides information and support for new fathers who may be experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health problems. They also provide an online peer support forum.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that provides support on a variety of matters.
Sands
Tel: 0808 164 3332
Web: sands.org.uk
Information and support for those affected by the death of an infant.
Sane
Web: sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for those impacted by mental health issues.
Start4Life
Web: nhs.uk/start4life
Information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other parenting and pregnancy matters. This is information from the NHS.
The Association for Post Natal Illness
Tel: 020 7386 0868
Web: apni.org
This organisation provides support for women who may be experiencing postnatal depression.
The Breastfeeding Network
Tel: 0300 100 0212
Web: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Find support and information about breastfeeding and perinatal mental health.
The Lullaby Trust
Berevement Tel: 0808 802 6868
Info & Advice Tel: 0808 802 6869
Web: lullabytrust.org.uk
Information and support for those affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
The Miscarriage Association
Tel: 01924 200799
Web: miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Information and support for those affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
Tel: 0808 801 0331
Web: napac.org.uk
A charity that works to support adult survivors of childhood abuse. NAPAC also provide a support line and local support services.
Time to Change
Web (England): time-to-change.org.uk
Web (Wales): timetochangewales.org.uk
This is a national campaign that works to end stigma and discrimination against those living with mental health problems across England and Wales.
Tommy's
Web: tommys.org
Find information and support for experiences of stillbirth, miscarriage, and premature birth.
YoungMinds
Parents Tel: 0808 802 5544
Text: 85258
Web: youngminds.org.uk
This organisation is committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, and young people. They also work to support for parents and carers.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).
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