Useful Websites
Black and Ethnic Minority Parents
FPA (Family Planning Association)
National Council for Voluntary Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO)
National Family & Parenting Institute
Parenting Education & Support Forum (PESF)
School Home Support Service (UK)
The Cornwall Children,Young People and Families Directory
Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA)
Advisory Centre for Education
0808 800 5793 (General Advice Line 2 - 5pm Mon - Fri)Freephone education advice line
Anti-Bullying Campaign
020 7378 1446Helps parents combat the problem of bullying. Gives telephone advice to parents and children.
Bullying Helpline number 0800 587 5991
Anti-Bullying in Cornwall (ABC)
This initiative is operated by Victim Support Cornwall.
01209 202682
Anti-Racism Cornwall (ARC)
01872 261118
Support for young people experiencing racism.
BBC Parenting
A wide range of information and advice for parents.
Black and Ethnic Minority Parents
Information and advice for black parents.
Care for the Family
A charity committed to supporting families.
"We're a charity whose heart is to come alongside you and your family in the good times, and the tough times, too - bringing you hope, compassion, help and encouragement."
Take a look at the books too!
Careline
0208 5141177 (Mon - Fri 10:00 - 13:00 and 19:00 - 22:00)
Confidential crisis telephone counselling for children, young people and adults about any issue.
Childline
0800 1111
24 hour support for children and young people.
Children's Legal Centre
01206 873820
Citizens Advice Bureau
0870 121 2031
Advice line with details of local branches. Advice and support on legal matters, debt, welfare benefits and your rights.
Contact a Family
0808 808 3555Provides information, advice and support to families with a disabled child.
Cornwall Women's Refuge Trust
01872 225629
Provides immediate and unconditional refuge and support for women and their children who are experiencing abuse in their home.
Disabled Parents Network
Information and support for parents with disabilities.
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Dreadnought Centre, The
01209 218764
Provides a range of support services to children and young people aged 8 - 19 years.
Eating Disorder Group
0845 634 7650 (Mon - Fri 16:00 - 18:30, Sat 13:00 - 16:30) - HELPLINE Number for 18 year olds and under
Every Child Matters
FPA (Family Planning Association)
0845 310 1334Freephone helpline on all aspects of sexual and reproductive health.
Family Links
01865 401800A charity that promotes emotional literacy, nurturing and relationship skills. Provides training in the Nurturing Programme, a 10 week training course for parents.
Fathers Direct
020 7920 9491A resource for fathers and those who work with fathers.
Gingerbread
020 7488 9300 OR 0800 018 4318 (Advice Line)Information and support for lone parents.
Hear Our Voice
01872 222447
Help for young people with mental health concerns.
Kidscape
020 7730 3300
Lifeline
0161 839 2054 (Mon - Fri 09:30 - 22:30)
Help for drug users, families and friends.
Mencap
01208 77760
Offers information, advice and support to children and adults with a learning disability.
National Council for Voluntary Child Care Organisations (NCVCCO)
Has some useful links on its website.
National Family & Parenting Institute
020 7424 3460www.nfpi.org (main website) includes link to Parents Services Directory www.e-parents.org - offers information and support and 'agony aunt'.
NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
0808 800 5000 (24 hour Helpline)
One Parent Families
020 7428 5400Offers information, advice and has publications for lone parent families.
Parenting Education & Support Forum (PESF)
020 7284 8370The national umbrella body for people who work with parents.
Parentline Plus
0808 800 2222 / Textphone 0800 783 6783A 24 hour helpline for parents.
Help and information for parents and families via a range of services.
Leaflets are available for parents to download.
Parent Talk
020 7450 9072/9073A charity dedicated to inspiring and equipping parents. Resources and services designed to help parents make the most of every stage of their child's development.
Parenting UK
Provides information and support for parents.
Positive Parenting
0239 252 8787A charity that provides resources, training and the delivery of parenting support in the community. Specialising in the support of parents and those that work with them.
Quitline
0800 002 200 (Daily 09:00 - 21:00)
Information, advice and support for anyone wanting to give up smoking.
Re-Solv
0808 800 2345 (Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00)
Support and information on solvent misuse.
Runaway Helpline
0808 8000 7070 - 24 hour Helpline
Help for anyone who has run away or been forced to run away from home.
Samaritans
08457 909090 - 24 hour Helpline
Someone to talk to for emotional support.
School Home Support Service (UK)
0845 337 0850A national charity that builds bridges between home and school.
Talk Don't Walk
0800 085 2136Website and helpline for parents and young people concerned about running away from home or care.
Talk to Frank
0800 776600 (formerly NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE)For information and advice about drugs, including a 24 hour helpline.
The Cornwall Children,Young People and Families Directory
This is an on-line version of the 'Help' booklet providing information on a range of services and activities across Cornwall.
http://cornwall.childrensservicedirectory.org.uk/zone
The Parent Centre
A DfES resource for parents.
Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA)
01273 693311Carries out research, training and produces publications for parents and those working with young people and families.
Tulip
0151 637 6363A support group for parents who are experiencing, or have experienced, violence from their children.
Email : tulipgroup@hotmail.com
Victim Support Cornwall
0845 0567 999 (NOT 24 HOURS)
Offers emotional support, practical help, and provides information to victims and witnesses of crime, their families and friends.
Young Minds
0800 018 2138Freephone telephone helpline for parents worried about the emotional wellbeing of their children.
Bullying Helpline number : 0800 587 5991