Help and Support
Help-_and_-Support (ID 1034)
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E-safetyWe all have a part to play in keeping children safe online (e-safety). Find out how with our e-safety guides and linkss
E-safety
Online safety can be daunting for parents and carers, as you may have concerns about your understanding of the topic and your knowledge of latest developments.
Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. We have advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.
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Chat HealthIt’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name.
Chat Health
Got a child 5-19 and looking for confidential help and advice? Just send a text. A safe and easy way to contact your school nursing team. 07480 635515 or 07480 635516
ChatHealth is a mobile health service to provide help and support to parents and carers provided by Somerset County Council School Nursing it is available Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, automatic replies will be sent to any message received out of hours. For medical help and advice outside of these hours please contact your GP or call 111.
Anyone who cares for a child aged 5-19 can receive confidential advice from a School Nurse on a wide range of issues health issues.
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Wise UpWorkshops for Information, Support and Education
Wise Up
Being a parent carer of a child or young person with additional needs can bring extra situations which are challenging to know how to handle. To help support parent carers navigate these we have created a range of workshops based on the subjects you have told us would be helpful.
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family livesWe build better family lives together
family lives
We build better family lives together
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues we support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing.
If you need to talk, we're here to listen
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Educational Psychology ServiceTelephone Helpline for Parents and Carers
Educational Psychology Service
If you are a parent/carer of a child in Somerset and would like to speak to a Psychologist with any concerns arising for you, or your family during this time, then The Educational Psychology Service is here for you. We are able to offer an initial 30 minute telephone consultation (discussion) and a potential follow up call, of another 30 minutes if appropriate.
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YoungMindsThe UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health
YoungMinds
We know that being a parent or carer isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children or young people grow up, it can also be really hard work. Things might feel especially difficult if your child or young person is struggling with their mental health at the moment. Or if their mood and behaviour seem different, and you're not sure why or what you can do to help. But you are not alone.
We have lots of practical advice to help you support them – from encouraging them to open up, to navigating mental health services and finding them the right help. No matter what you’re going through, things can get better.
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Bereavement SupportSomerset Bereavement Support Partnership
Bereavement Support
Somerset Bereavement Support Partnership in partnership with Marie Curie Companions can provide bereavement support for people across Somerset who are over the age of 18. This service provides telephone support calls with compassionate volunteers.
Mon-Sat: 0800 3047 412
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MindParenting and mental health
Mind
Many of us who care for children may worry about our mental health. We may worry about how it’ll impact our children or how we can look after them.
But with the right support and resources, it’s possible to care for children while managing your mental health problem.
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Somerset Domestic Abuse Support ServiceDo you want to talk to someone about domestic abuse?
Somerset Domestic Abuse Support Service
Contact the Somerset Domestic Abuse Support helpline: 0800 69 49 999
Or email the Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service
General Enquiries: SIDAS@somerset.gov.ukOpening Hours - 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday/Sunday.
Chat with us 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger,
please always call the Police on 999
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Partnership For ChildrenEffective mental health promotion for children
Partnership For Children
Partnership for Children is a UK registered charity that helps children to be mentally and emotionally healthy – just as exercise, good food and sleep help them to be physically healthy.
Our vision is a world in which the development of mental health and emotional resilience is part of life for every child – at home, at school and in the community. We want to build the social and emotional skills of children across the entire primary school age range through well-evidenced programmes and collaborative, mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships
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Somerset Phoenix ProjectWorking alongside professionals and supporting children, young people and families affected by sexual abuse.
Somerset Phoenix Project
Somerset Phoenix is a small service provided by Barnardo's and Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS).
Providing support, training, consultation, and signposting to professionals supporting children, young people and families affected by child sexual abuse (CSA).
We are a small team covering the whole of Somerset.
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The Children's SocietyWe are a national charity working to transform the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect.
The Children's Society
Your emotional health and wellbeing is important. It helps you stay positive, confident and optimistic. However, we all have times where we feel low.
Whatever you're going through, you're not alone. There are helplines you can call, places you can go to talk, and plenty of online information and advice to get you feeling hopeful again.