Our Families in Mind project aims to improve the mental health and well-being of parents of young children. We offer help for parents age 16 and over – before they have a child, once their child is born and until their child or children reach school age. We also support partners of anyone with a mental health problem if required.
We support mums and dads of children from nought to five in Bognor, Littlehampton, Worthing and Adur with:
- weekly informal play and chat groups in which parents and carers can share their mental health concerns in a safe space while their children play
- regular well-being walks and meet-ups at various venues, such as libraries, local parks and other community spaces. This supports parents and carers to build their confidence and to connect with other sources of community support
- one-to-one sessions for parents and carers to explore their needs and get support to access our groups
- an in-person five-week course, called Enjoy Your Baby. These supportive sessions help parents to make positive changes and to discuss challenges as new parents.
