Signposting - useful contacts and websites
I have collated a bank of contacts and websites and hope they are useful in finding your way to specialist support. should you or a family member need it.
General well-being services
Well-being service for parents
Single Point of Access (SPA) Team: 0300 777 0707
Hertfordshire local offer for SEMH
Just Talk Herts - information and signposting for local young people, parents and schools
Young Minds - information about local services
Herts Mind - local mental health services for children and young people
Mind in Mid Herts - local well-being support
Bereavement
Child Bereavement UK - support and guidance around bereavement
Chums - support for bereavement by suicide and baby loss
Petals - supporting families through baby loss
Eating disorders
ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) Awareness UK
Recovery Record Eating Disorder Management App
EBSA/EBSNA
Parent guidance on Emotionally Based School Avoidance/Non Attendance in Herts
Ed Psych Ed - Key points every parent should know
Emotional Regulation
How We Feel - free app exploring feelings and emotional regulation techniques
Independent Special Educational Needs Advice
LGBTQIA+
Switchboard - national LGBTQIA+ support line
ADD-vance ADHD and Autism Trust for Herts parents
ADD-vance Neurodiversity Hub for Herts parents 01727 833 936 (M-F 9am-1pm) or email: supporthub@add-vance.org
SPACE - support for Herts parents
Parent mental health
Gingerbread - support for single parents
Self-injury/self harm
Suicide prevention
NHS Advice Help for Suicidal Thoughts
CALM Suicide Prevention Helpline
0800 58 58 58
Grassroots Suicide Prevention and Stay Alive app
Text HOPE to 88247 or phone 0300 102 2470 (24 hours)