Family Support
Parentline – a secure and confidential text service for parents and carers of those aged 0-19. It offers advice and support on a range of issues such as weaning, sleep and emotional health or how to make an appointment with the team.
Beds - Text 07507 331456 with your question to start the conversation (Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm, except bank holidays).
Childline (children’s telephone counselling or online) – Ring 0800 1111 or visit their website
Young Minds - If you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis, you can text the Young Minds Crisis Messenger for free, 24/7 support. Text YM to 85258
Sorted - website - 01582 891 435
Samaritans - 24 hour confidential listening and support for anyone who needs it. (Parents/carers included.) Phone 116 123 (24 hours)
Relate - website - 01234 356 350
Young Carers
Support for young carers - Young carers
Mental Health Support
Mind - Central Bedfordshire
Mind - Bedford Borough
Children and young people resources (padlet)
Parent / Carer resources (padlet)
Young Minds - crisis messenger - text messaging service
Call 111 Option 2 - Young people can speak directly to a professional.
Weight management
Choose you - self referral for people living in Central Beds
Special Educational Needs
Central Beds Local Offer - Find information about local services, support and events.
SNAP parent carer forum - SNAP (Special Needs Action Panel) is a pro-active, independent forum of parent carers who all have children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust - information including videos on sensory challenges
Anti-bullying resources