Family Resources and Links

Below are links to a variety of avenues for support available to our families

Local Mental Health Offer

Local mental Health support (1).pdf

Summer Self-Care Toolkit

Self-Care toolkit for children and adults... Click here to access

Parenting support and general advice

The Family Information Directory has details of local childcare, activities and a range of services for families. Click on the link below to find out more.

BCP Family Information Directory

Change4Life - healthy recipes and ideas to keep active

Cost of living support

BCP Food Map - Community food support

Throughout BCP there is a variety of community food support. The BCP food map shows what is available and how to access, there are social supermarkets and community fridges, all able to help support families who are struggling to pay for food. To access further information please follow the link below.

BCP Food Map

Jimmy's Food Bank & Community Hub

Jimmy's (St James' Church Centre, off Poole Quay)

Jimmy's is not just a food bank, the kind and friendly volunteers are able to help with a wide range of issues from debt management, housing problems and much more, they are also currently holding a drop in 'chat' session once a month on Thursday afternoons - 1pm - 2.30pm - if you would like to pop along for a chat and a cuppa give Jimmy's a call on Tel: 01202 672694 to check dates.

BCP Cost of living support

Mental Health Support for children and parents

Please also refer to the Dorset Mental Health Support in Schools page for further information and links

Young Minds - Mental Health organisation

Shout - 'Heads together' Shout is a free text messaging service providing 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis

Supporting Challenging Behaviour

Action for Children - lots of parenting support on offer including 'Parent talk' a dedicated phone line and workshops to help with challenging behaviour

NSPCC - Positive Parenting

Family Counselling and Therapy Services

Relate - Family and Relationship Counselling

The Listening Ear - Counselling for children & young people

Bereavement and Loss Support

Mosaic - Bereavement support

Winston's Wish Supporting grieving children and young people after the death of someone important.

Bereavement Support (1).pdf

Support for parents - positive parenting and mental health

Apps for parents.PNG

Steps to Wellbeing (NHS) - Support for adults struggling with overwhelming feelings

MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

School readiness - supporting children with coming to school and transitioning to their new school

A house needs foundations to stand up safely and so does your wellbeing. Returning to school? Watch this short video to find out how to make going back a little easier. The film includes advice on sleeping, healthy eating and exercise and the benefits of a settled schedule, rhythm and routine.

Chapter one: Back To Basics

Chapter two: Getting to School

Getting to school can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, whether it is with family or carers, on the bus, or even just walking. Watch this short video to see how to make this a little easier. This video is mostly aimed towards primary aged young people, but many of the ideas could be useful for anyone!

Moving on to secondary school

Is your child moving on to Secondary school? Here is a short video produced by the Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools which may help if you are worried about this move. We hope that it helps.