Parent/carer Mental health & Wellbeing resources
If your feelings of anxiety are not going away, are having a negative impact on your life, or often prevent you from doing things you
need or want to do, seek support. Speak to your GP or healthcare professional about support available in your area or contact a
helpline service.
You can self refer yourself to the NHS offer for mental health support- IAPT. ( Improving Access to Psychological Therapy) Here is the link to the self referral form: www.healthymindservice.com/self-referral
If you you are feeling overwhelmed as an adult during the evening, when many services are closed, and you wish to speak to a mental health professional, contact Warwickshire Safe Haven on 02477 714554. Text 07970 042270. Email safehaven@cwmind.org.uk or visit 3 Newtown Chambers, Corporation Street, Nuneaton CV11 5XR.
https://cwmind.org.uk/warwickshire-safe-haven-nuneaton/
The below organisations are available for support, advice and guidance and may have access to webchat, text chat or 24/7 helplines.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/get-help
SHOUT is an anonymous, free and confidential text service that is availalbe 24/7. To start a conversation text 'MHFAE' to 85258
If you are in abusive relationship that is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, you can also contact Refuge here: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/refuge-domestic-violence-service-warwickshire/
For Bereavement Support there are many charities that can help. Some are more tailored to specific loss, for example child loss, loss through cancer and others. Please access some examples here, who can offer bespoke bereavement counselling, befriending, forums to talk with others who are experiencing the same loss and webchat amongst other services.
https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/online-bereavement-support
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ for the loss of a child
https://www.winstonswish.org/ for supporting children with the loss of a parent
https://freddieswish.org/ for the loss of a child of any age
Additional Resources to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
How to manage and reduce stress booklet
