Support
Links and numbers below.
Family Support- Informed Families - Enfield Council
https://new.enfield.gov.uk/if/family-support/
https://www.gov.uk/find-sure-start-childrens-centre.
The Breastfeeding Network
helpline: 0300 100 0212
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Support and information, including information on drugs and breastfeeding.
Home-Start
0800 068 63 68
home-start.org.uk
Local support networks for families with young children. They can provide a home visiting service and will match you with a volunteer right for your family.
The Lullaby Trust
lullabytrust.org.uk
Information and support for people affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Maternal OCD
maternalocd.org
Information and support for people experiencing perinatal OCD.
The Miscarriage Association
miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Information and support for anyone affected by miscarriage.
Mumsnet
Forums about parenting, including parenting and mental health.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331 (freephone from landline and mobiles)
napac.org.uk
A charity supporting adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Provides a support line and local support services.
NCT
0300 330 0700
NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents. Its website and helpline offer practical and emotional support in all areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Netmums
netmums.com
Online parenting organisation helping parents share information and advice.
NHS Choices
nhs.uk
Provides information on a wide range of health and social care topics.
Also provides an online search tool to find NHS services near you.
The Association for Post Natal Illness
020 7386 0868
apni.org
Provides support to mothers with postnatal depression.
PND & Me
pndandme.co.uk
Online network connecting people with experience of perinatal mental health problems through twitter. Runs #PNDHour every Wednesday at 8pm.
Post Natal Depression
www.postnataldepression.com
Information and support for anyone with an interest in postnatal depression.
The organisation offers counselling and support groups
Samaritans
Tel: 08457 909090
Email: [email protected]
www.samaritans.org.uk
A confidential listening service for any person who is despairing or suicidal.
Sands
Stillbirth and neonatal death charity, providing information and support for anyone affected by these issues.
Start4Life
nhs.uk/start4life
Information on pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenthood from the NHS.
Tommy's
tommys.org
Support and information on pregnancy, including mental health problems.
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably. A charity providing a mental health helpline and webchat.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0300 772 9844 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day of the year)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
National helplines: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Domestic Violence Assist
Specialises in assistance to obtain emergency injunctions from being further abused.
Phone: 0800 195 8699
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Specialises in assistance to get emergency injunctions from being further abused.
Phone: 0800 970 2070
Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
Free 24-hour national helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Hourglass
The Hourglass confidential helpline provides information and support to anyone concerned about harm, abuse or exploitation of an older person.
Phone: 0808 808 8141
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 801 0327
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people.
Phone: 0800 999 5428
National Stalking Helpline
Guidance on the law, how to report stalking, gathering evidence, staying safe and reducing the risk.
Phone: 0808 802 0300
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends.
Phone: 0808 1689 111
Southall Black Sisters
Supports the needs of black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women.
Phone: 020 8571 0800
Ashiana Project
Provides temporary, safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women aged 16-30 experiencing domestic violence. Helps those who may be suffering from violence and threats of violence at the hands of their family or community (honour-based violence) or from forced marriage.
Phone:020 8539 0427 or 020 8539 9656
Cassandra Centre
Supports young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse, raises awareness of all types of domestic abuse, and educates young people about the risks and signs of domestic abuse.
Phone: 020 3601 7475
Action for children-free online support: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Parentline family support and bullying helpline | Family Lives
Phone:Family lives:0808 800 2222
