Organisations to Support Parents and Carers

Pastoral Care

During this time of uncertainty and moving forward after the Coronavirus pandemic, we as a school want our families to be aware of places and organisations that can provide support.

Some of these links may be suitable for children and families but we also realise that adults in families need support too. Please be mindful when clicking on the links as to the appropriateness to each situation.

If there is anything you need, educational or otherwise, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at school. Click the big red button on our homepage to send us a message.

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Who can help?	What do they do?	What topics can they help with?	How can they be contacted?
INSPIRE Students	INSPIRE provide expert advice on how to help and support pupils/ students.	Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs Money Exams Relationships Identity	028 9032 8474
Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in stress or despair	Depression Mental health Suicidal thoughts	0808 800 8000
Childline	Childline will provide support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships School	0800 1111
The MIX	Crisis messenger text service	Alcohol Homelessness Suicidal thoughts General advice Mental health Relationships	0808 808 4994
NSPCC	Advice on child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns	Child abuse Child protection	0808 800 5000
Aware	Aware are a mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and mental health concerns	Depression Bipolar disorder	0845 1202961
Frank	Confidential advice on drugs	Alcohol Drugs	0300 123 6600
SIMON Community	Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless	Homelessness Housing	0800 171 2222
Domestic and Violence Helpline	Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence	Domestic violence	0808 021414
Cara-Friend/ LGBT Switchboard NI	Support and counselling for the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender communities	LGBTQ+ advice and relationship advice	0808 800 0390
Women’s Aid	Specialist services for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.	Domestic Violence / Relationships	0808 802 1414

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