This resource is forever changing and will be updated with newer services once we have them available.
If a support service you are after is not listed below, please get in touch with us, and one of our amazing team will assist you in finding a service that meets your needs.
Grant Support
If you are looking for grant support or advice, please contact our team to more help.
National Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous – National Support for people with drinking problems Website 08009177650
At A Loss – Bereavement support directory A Directory that provides links to help those bereaved to find support. An online national bereavement support resource. Website
Beat – Eating Disorders in Adults Provides a national help-line for those with eating disorders Website 08088010677
Carers Trust National carers support service Website 03007729600
CHAPS National Mens Health Charity Website, 01206321253
Cruse Bereavement Care National – Coronavirus advice Advice for those in grief – COVID 19 Website 08088081677
Galop National LGBT + domestic abuse helpline Website 08009995428
Hub of Hope National Directory National mental health directory Website
National Eczema Society Advice and support for Eczema sufferers – National Website 08004480818
TSB have launched a Emergency Flee Fund, where people will be able to get support payments of between £50 and £500, paid into an account that only the claimant can access.
National Debt Line Online support with debt and helpline Website 08088084000
Omega National association for End of Life care Website 01743245088
Refuge Domestic abuse helpline supporting women & children fleeing abuse Website 08082000247
Runaway Helpline – National Confidential support for 11-17 year olds who have run-away or thinking about it. FREE call and text Website 116000
The Money Advice Service Free and impartial money advice – National – Debt, benefits, support Website 08081387777
The Good Care Group- National Live in care provision Website 02037287570
The National Gambling HelpLine Support for gamblers & anyone affected by problem gambling – National help-line Website 08088020133
Refugee Council Refugee / Asylum Seeker Support – National Website 02073466700
National Autistic Society Advice & Information about autism Website 08088004104
The National Counselling Society Counselling support – online and direct Website 01903200666
National Sexual Health Helpline Public Health backed helpline for sexual health Website 03001237123
Migrant Help – Coronavirus National resource support page for asylum seekers, refugees – Covid 19 Website 08088010503
MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association) Nationally supporting carers of people with MND Website 08088026262
NSPCC National charity working with adults to prevent abuse to children. Website 08088005000
National Association of People Abused in Childhood Support for adults abused in childhood Website 08088010331
National Centre for Domestic Violence Provides a fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence Website 08009702070
https://www.lightningreach.org/application-portal If you’re struggling financially and need help with money, you may be eligible to apply for financial support such as grants, local schemes and discounted tariffs.
Young People resources
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) Provides advocacy for children in care and those in need Website 08088081001
Runaway Helpline – National Confidential support for 11-17 year olds who have run-away or thinking about it. FREE call and text Website 116000
Money Heroes is a free financial education programme for teachers, parents and anyone working with primary aged children.
The National Counselling Society Counselling support – online and direct Website 01903200666
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) Provides advocacy for children in care & young people in need Website 08088081001
Beat – Eating Disorders in Young People Provides national support & advise to those with eating disorders Website 08088010711
Child Line Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards. Website 0800 1111
Our Children and Young People page provides support and signposting for a number of issues.
At A Father’s Child Services CIC we offer Counselling and our Outcomes Star mentoring packages for holistic support and well-being, we aim to provide ‘Better Outcomes‘ for our children and young people (C&YP) in The West Midlands. We aim to consider young peoples issues and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) through a trauma informed lense. Young people are experiencing mental health more now in the era of Social Media:
- Seven are likely to have been bullied
- Six may be self-harming
- One could have experienced the death of a parent
- 10 are likely to have witnessed their parents seperate
- 3 could have a mental disorder
In an average group of 30 15-year-olds:
Record levels of young people are struggling. Academic pressure, social media, bullying, poverty, lack of availability of professional mental health support – all have been named as continuing this epidemic of poor mental health in our young people.
Let’s work together to see how we can help.
See below for some Supportive links
Support for Fathers or soon to be Dad’s
Becoming Dad
Becoming Dad is our new guide for expectant and new fathers, launched in November 2021 by the Fatherhood Institute and Mental Health Foundation.
Website
Dad Matters
Being a dad is sometimes hard, and often we can find it difficult to identify the right information, access support and it can really affect our own wellbeing
Website
Fatherhood Institute
The Fatherhood Institute’s vision is a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.
Website
Mark Williams FHM
Keynote speaker Mark Williams is an advocate for fathers’ mental health. He is a motivational speaker and, on a mission, to start the conversation about fathers’ perinatal mental health issues and mental health in general.
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Music Football Fatherhood
musicfootballfatherhood.com is home to the online community of fathers, and men looking to be fathers in the future, from the UK and beyond.
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Mental health checks for Dads
NHS ENGLAND announced via a press release (2 December 2018) that when an expectant/new mother’s mental health has been identified as poor, a mental health assessment and relevant referrals are to be offered to her partner.
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Families Need Fathers
We offer information, advice and support services helping parents to achieve a positive outcome for their children.
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Dope Black Dads
Dope Black Dads is a digital safe space for fathers who wish to discuss their experiences of being black, a parent and masculinity in the modern world.