Parent support groups

[R_Star 10]

Hi, I am looking into whether there are any general support groups (i.e. not condition specific) for parents with children who have mental health difficulties....can anyone help?

 

thanks

[joanne5600 10]

hi there what sort of conditions are you looking at. there is a group for children with additional needs called ray of hope, let me know

[Chimi 10]

There is Sheffield Parent Carer forum who can guide you to the right support group if you contact them.

 

Sheffield Parent Carer Forum

St Mary’s Community Centre

Bramall Lane

Sheffield

S2 4QZ

Telephone: 0300 321 4721 (Monday-Friday, 9.30am- 2.30pm)

[Plain Talker 11]

There's also "Find A Family" who can put parents in contact with other parents of children who have the same condition.

[R_Star 10]

Hi, thanks for your replies, do you know I can contact "find a family"? I am just looking for groups for parents with children with mental health difficulties, not focusing on any specific condition

 

thanks!

[Plain Talker 11]

I apologise, the organisation is called CONTACT A Family, not Find A Family...

 

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

[joanne5600 10]

Ray of Hope group is a group for children with additional needs, ie adhd, ocd, add, asd, autism etc etc .. if your interessted pm me and i will send you some details, everyone is welcome we dont just focus on one particular problem..

[Winchmore 10]

Something might like might be useful...

 

Sheffield Family Support Group - Fulwood

 

A self-help group sharing experiences and information. Open to parents/carers of children with special needs and learning difficulties. Organises family activities and social events. This group is open to parents from all over Sheffield.

 

http://www.asksid.net/kb5/sheffield/fsd/servicedetails.page?record=JrZac90BvdA

 

Others on…

http://www.asksid.net/kb5/sheffield/fsd/results.action?category=4323&sr=0&nh=10

 

http://www.sheffieldmentalhealth.org.uk/services/children-and-young-peoples-mental-health

 

Surestart do a drop in but depends on age of the child.

 

Also checkout family action (S3 - 0114 3211702)– they did do 10 week Managing Group but this was for ADHD. They can advise other options.

 

http://www.family-action.org.uk/uploads/documents/Sheffield%20ADHD%20Leaflet.pdf

 

Rgs

[joanne5600 10]

this is ray of hope

http://www.asksid.net/kb5/sheffield/fsd/providerdetails.page?record=Eakg8Fvs44U

[Lady P 10]

hi there is a group Kids Together,[email=https://www.facebook.com/groups/176190442424296/]https://www.facebook.com/groups/176190442424296/[/email] who have exclusive hire play sessions at Jungle Mania on the coleford industrial estate, greenland road, darnall, behind the mcdonalds.

 

they are a friendly supportive bunch who cater for all mental health disabilties, asd adhd add odd pda global learning delay etc there is a session next tuesday 4 th february

sessions are held fortnightly on tuesdays 6.30 til 8.30 pm for all ages no upper limit

under 3 yrs £2.00 and over 3 yrs £2.50

come along and join the fun

[OneTrickPony 10]

The Sheffield Parent Carer Forum runs monthly coffee mornings for parents of children with any kind of disability or additional needs.

They take place on the second Thursday of every month, 10.30am-12noon, at St Mary's Community Centre on Bramall Lane.

http://www.sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/news/newcoffee-mornings-at-st-marys