Family Action Family Line
FamilyLine is a free service available to support adult family members on all aspects of family life issues via telephone, text message and email. Whether it’s emotional support or practical advice on any aspect of parenting or broader family issues
Edward’s Trust
Edward’s Trust is a West Midlands bereavement charity providing support for bereaved children and young people aged between 4-24 and parents bereaved of their child, whatever the age or circumstance. We have 35 years of experience and provide qualified counselling and holistic support for complex or prolonged grief. We do not set time limits and
Cruse Bereavement Support Sandwell
Grief can be lonely and overwhelming, but we’re here to help. If you are aged 18 or over and are enquiring about support for yourself, please get in touch with your local Cruse branch in Smethwick. For information on supporting children and young people visit: www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/supporting-children-and-young-people National support is also available by calling 0808 808
Crossroads Carers Assistance Line
This free service provides advice and practical support for unpaid adult carers in Sandwell and the Black Country. Our team offer confidential one-to-one information and guidance over the phone or face-to-face. Includes: wellbeing support, signposting to specialist services, support to access benefits, care packages, equipment, etc, as well as regular carer support groups. You can
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS work with all children up to 18 years old with complex, severe or enduring emotional and mental health problems who are registered with a local GP. To access our services, you must be referred by a professional, for example school staff, social worker, or health professionals through to SPA (Single Point of Access)
Child Bereavement UK
We help anyone – children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. This can include when somebody is going to die, how to share bad news, the principles of puddle jumping, other help and support, resources for professionals and training courses
Beat
Beat is a national service that encourages and empowers people of all ages to get help quickly with their eating disorder. The sooner someone starts treatment the greater their chance of recovery. The free to call helpline is open 365 days a year, including bank holidays. Advice and information are available on our website, and
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK offers a wide range of services for all ages including therapy service; helpline and text service; courses and groups; calm club; research fund; webinars; and anxious times magazine. You can access the helpline number above for a free one-off chat, for ongoing help, you will need to pay a membership fee
ADDISS
ADDISS has a wide range of resources about all aspects of ADHD and associated conditions, with special sections for parents, children, teenagers and professionals
Black Country Support After Suicide
We provide support for next of kin and close family members who are bereaved by suicide inthe Black Country who are of any age. Our team have experience in working with bereavementand they are from a range of backgrounds. A translator or interpreter is available if requested.You can self-refer or refer someone else to our