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FRESH PLUS Parent/Carer Support Group

About FRESH PLUS

We know how difficult it can be for parents and carers when their child is experiencing mental health difficulties.

We are a support group set up by parents and carers to provide other parents/carers with a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to find help, advice and support on the journey they find themselves on.

The group also provides an opportunity for parents and carers to talk about how they are really feeling and to connect with one other, knowing they are not alone.

The group is open to all parents/carers who have a child/children who have ever attended or are attending a CAMHS service (Liverpool & Sefton), or are on the waiting list.

We have weekly sessions with a combination of online and in person sessions. All of our sessions are drop-in, so you can attend for as long or as little as you want, and come to as many or as few as you want.

We know and understand that life can be very unpredictable and so we want to make it as accessible as possible for you.

We also have a private Facebook group so that parents and carers can reach out to each other outside of the session times. There are also daily wellbeing tips posted, useful resources and links to webinars. Please feel free to join if you are interested.

Join FRESH PLUS Facebook Group

If you require any further information, have any questions or would like a link to join a session please do not hesitate to contact us either through Facebook or at: [email protected]

Important:

Please note

Unfortunately, we cannot currently be contacted by email and are doing all we can to resolve the problem. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Support group dates and times

February

  • Thursday 20th February – 11am to 12.30pm – Southport Centre For Health & Wellbeing
  • Monday 24th February – 7pm to 8.30 pm – Separation Anxiety Webinar

March

  • Monday 3rd March – 11.30am to 1pm on Zoom
  • Thursday 20th March – 11am to 12.30pm – Southport Centre for Health & Wellbeing
  • Monday 24th March – 7pm to 8.30pm – School Anxiety Webinar

April

  • Monday 7th April – 11.30am to 1pm on Zoom – Understanding Self Harm
  • Thursday 10th April – 6.30pm to 8pm – Institute In The Park & Zoom
  • Monday 28th April – 7pm to 8.30 pm on Zoom

Resources for families

CAMHS Crisis Care line – If you need urgent help or support for your child call 0151 293 3577 or 08081 963 550 (freephone). Lines are open 24/7 for parents/carers, children and young people (under 18) living in Liverpool or Sefton.
https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-hub/camhs-crisis-care/

MERSEY CARE Liverpool and Sefton – Anyone aged 16 and over, needing urgent mental health support, call the 24/7 freephone helpline: 0800 145 6570. https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/urgent-help

SHOUT – free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. For under 18’s text GREEN to 85258 to start a conversation. For over 18’s text HEAL to 85258.
https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/…/new-text-message…/

KOOTH – free, anonymous, confidential, safe online wellbeing service, offering professional support, information and forums for children & young people.
www.kooth.com

QWELL – Kooth for adults.
www.qwell.io

PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 – a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Lines are open 24 hours every day of the year. Call: 0800 068 4141 or text: 07860 039 967
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-HOPELINE247/

PAPYRUS – Guide for Parents & Carers of a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Supporting-Your-Child-A5-Booklet-English-2023.pdf

The Charlie Waller Trust – Free mental and emotional wellbeing resources for parents, carers and young people.
https://www.charliewaller.org/

THIS MAY HELP – Series of short advice videos on a range of mental health related topics. Co-produced by Parents and Carers and professionals.
https://thismayhelp.me

YoungMinds – A wide range of information, resources and support for parents/carers and young people about mental health and wellbeing.
www.youngminds.org.uk

MindEd – safe and reliable advice about young peoples mental health, created by experts and parents together.
https://www.mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people

BEAT – The UK’s leading eating disorder charity. They offer a helpline, web chat, information, resources, training, and online peer support groups for anyone affected by eating disorders.
Helpline: 0808 801 0677 (free to call from all phones) – 3pm – 8pm every day of the year.
Email: [email protected]
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
Survivor-led closely monitored online support forum for people who self harm, and their friends and families.
www.nshn.co.uk

Alumina (previously Selfharm UK) – A free online 7 week course for 10-17 year olds struggling with self harm. The course is run by trained counsellors and is a safe, non-judgemental space for young people to reflect on their journey and what their next step might be towards a life free of self harm. The website also provides lots of useful information and resources.
www.selfharm.co.uk

The Mix – support for under 25’s on any topic that affects young people today. Their mission is to empower every young person to make an informed choice about their wellbeing; whether that’s through their peer-led and moderated community, one-to-one webchat, email support, counselling service, crisis support messenger or range of support content.
Crisis Support Messenger: text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258
themix.org.uk

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