How to Access Extra Support & Where to go for Help

If you feel like you might need some support, you are not alone, help is available.

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The organisations below offer help and support to mothers, fathers & families who need it. Do not be afraid to reach out to them, that's what they're there for!

Organisations that can help

Directory of organisations to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing in your area

Family Support Hubs - Provide services for families who are experiencing difficulties

Sure Start - Family health, early years care and education and wellbeing programmes

Action for Children - Support for children and young people

TinyLife - Support for parents of premature babies

Home-Start - Help for parents who are isolated or facing problems accessing services

Support2gether - Help for families living with Antenatal and Post Natal Depression (PND)

Parenting NI - Counselling, support and training

Lifeline – Provides services for those in distress or despair. Telephone 0808 808 8000

Parentline NI - Helpline for advice, support or guidance. Tel: 0808 8020 400

Useful apps & websites

AWARE - Support groups, fact sheets and wellbeing programmes.
Best Beginnings Baby Buddy App
Tommys.org - mood and emotional support

Birth and Beyond

Helpline Networks NI

The Dad Network

The Every Mum Movement

Association for Postnatal Illness

PANGS NI

Birth Trauma Association

PANDAS Foundation

Have you seen that girl?

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

Parenting NI

AWARE offers education programmes to new and expectant parents

To find out more about these programmes, click on the buttons below!

Mood Matters Parent & Baby

Living Life to the Full

AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland and the only charity working exclusively for those with depression and bipolar disorder.

BELFAST OFFICE

Tel: 028 9035 7820

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DERRY/LONDONDERRY OFFICE

Tel: 028 7126 0602