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Parental Mental Health
Start for Life Southwark
Information and support for parent and carers of children 0-5 years.
Helping babies have a great start for life - providing easy-to-understand advice on pregnancy care, parenting classes, and ways to support your mental and physical wellbeing.
On Southwark Start for Life website you'll discover helpful advice and support from local services working together.
From pregnancy care, infant feeding, through to parenting support and childcare; the site provides a wealth of everyday-friendly information to support you and your little one's journey.
Or you can head down to your local Children and Family Hub to talk to us directly.
Healthy Minds Thrive
A service that helps parents of 0-2 with their emotional wellbeing. We support families to strengthen their relationship with their babies.
We offer:
- 1-2-1 sessions.
- Group sessions.
- Whole family support.
- Support with connecting to other services.
- Advice and guidance
How to access the service:
There are a few ways you can get in contact with us.
We are located across the Southwark Children and Family Hubs:
- Rye Oak Children and Family Centre
- Dulwich Wood Children and Family Hub
- 1st Place Children and Family Hub
- Pilgrims' Way Children and Family Centre
Contact the team.
- Email: Healthymindsthrive@southwark.gov.uk
- Call us: 07405 761 161
It's okay to be scared
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting experiences any person can go through, but it can also come with fear, concerns and worry.
This is normal, and at Southwark Council, we are dedicated to supporting you through the ups and downs of parenting while navigating your emotional well-being.
Many parents experience:
- Isolation.
- Tiredness and feeling overwhelmed.
- Low mood, anxiety and panic.
- Worries about bonding with baby.
- Shame about having these feelings.
It's normal to feel a combination of these feelings in any order.
Parental Mental Health Team
Early intervention nurse lead service supporting parents who have children aged 0-5 and are experiencing emotional distress.
How we help:
- In home mental health & emotional support assessment.
- Helping parents understand and prepare for therapy.
- Access to therapeutic groups
Contact the team
Call us: 0203 228 9800
Important Numbers
- SLaM 24h crisis line: 0800 731 2864
- Samaritans 116 123 (24/7 helpline service)
- Or phone 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Community Wellbeing Champions
Reach out and speak to one of the Wellbeing Champions, based across:
- Borough
- Bank & Walworth
- Bermondsey & Rotherhithe
- Camberwell & Dulwich and Peckham
- Peckham
- Rye & Nunhead
You can find us at
- Rye Oak Children and Family Centre
- Dulwich Wood Children and Family Hub
- 1st Place Children and Family Hub
- Pilgrims' Way Children and Family Centre
CAMHS Service (under 5's)
Early Intervention service working with parents to support the social development and wellbeing of their babies and young children
How we help
- Build stronger relationships between parents and babies or young children.
- Understand young children's feelings and behaviours.
- Help children and parents who may have experienced stress
- Improve parent's confidence with their children
Contact the team
Call us: 0203 228 1440
Email:
Published: Nov 4, 2024