Family Support
HCT School Nurse
Parents and carers can call HCT School Nurse for advice in relation to their child’s health and wellbeing including their emotional health.
Telephone: 0300 123 7572
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The free Five Ways to Wellbeing E-learning modules from Just Talk Herts for primary and secondary school ages, take just 20 minutes and help teach easy, daily tips everyone can use to help boost their mental health.
Website: www.justtalkherts.org
Family Lives
Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. They know that many people play active roles in raising children, from dads and mums, grandparents, stepparents and non-resident parents. Their role is to support all of you to achieve the best relationship possible with the children that you care about, as well as supporting parenting professionals.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Healthtalk
At healthtalk.org you can find information and support for a range of health issues by seeing and hearing people’s real life experiences. Thousands of people have shared their experiences on film to help you understand what it’s really like to have a health condition such as breast cancer or arthritis.
Website: www.healthtalk.org
Families First
For more information about services available, please visit the below website.
Telephone: 0300 123 4043
Website: www.directory.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Separated Families
Information and advice for everyone affected by family separation to help bring better outcomes for children.
Website: www.separatedfamilies.info
Childnet
Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
Website: www.childnet.com
Chat Health
Parents and carers of 0-5 year olds can get emotional health and wellbeing advice from the Health Visiting Team.
Text messaging service: 07480 635164
Website: www.hct.nhs.uk
Health for Kids
Health for Kids website covers healthy body and mind topics for primary school age children. All content has been produced by school nurses, other health and wellbeing experts and most importantly young people.
Website: www.healthforkids.co.uk
MindEd
Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together.
Website: www.minded.org.uk
Vista
Support for Parents, Children, Young People and Families.
Telephone: 07584 798 528
Website: www.vistastalbans.org.uk
Families in Focus CIC
Families in Focus CIC provides parenting courses that support parents, grandparents and adoptive parents in their local community to bring harmony, balance and enjoyment to family life. Free courses available across Hertfordshire.
Website: www.familiesinfocus.co.uk
Kids in the Middle
Kids In The Middle® (KITM) is a non-profit organization that empowers children, parents and families during and after divorce through counseling, education and support.
Website: www.kidsinthemiddle.org