Family Support

National Organisations

Family Lives:targeted early intervention and crisis support to families, includng a helpline and support with a wide range of issues

Gingerbread: single parent helpline and website with a range of advice and information

Child Law Advice: free specialist legal advice and information on child, family and education law

Family Links: practical advice, ideas and resources to support parents and carers to get the best out of family life

Place2Be: practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour

Services in Northamptonshire

0-19 Services to support families in Northamptonshire

Service Six: support for pupils on a range of issues, including anxiety

SEND Support Service: SEN support for children and families with SEN

Families Information Service: free impartial information on a range of issues

Young Northants: advice and information for teenagers and young adults.

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust: support in managing conflict

Hope for Families: not-for-profit Christian organisation offering a range of courses to support families.

Youth Works: support programmes for young people: and families and regular Parent Support Drop-Ins.

Health and Well-Being

Children’s Services NHS 0-19 Team: support for a range of issues including eating, toileting, behaviour or anxiety.

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service: helpline 0300 0120154

Domestic Abuse

If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or you are concerned that someone is experiencing some form of abuse, advice and support can be found on the following websites:

Northampton Domestic Abuse Service

Protecting children from domestic abuse | NSPCC Learning

Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk )