Guide for Families
The Recovery College Online provides a range of online courses and resources about mental health. This includes a section dedicated to information for parents and carers.
Visit Recovery College websiteMindEd for families
MindEd for Families has online advice and information from trusted sources and will help you to understand and identify early issues and best support your child.
Visit MindEd websiteYoungMinds parent helpline
Support, advice and information for any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25.
Visit Young Minds websitePapyrus
Papyrus can offer advice if you are worried about a young person who might be suicidal.
Visit Papyrus websiteChildren and Family Hubs
North Yorkshire County Council children and family hubs are located across the county and provide services for children and young people aged 0-19 and their families. Find out about the sessions, courses, activities, services and support our children and family hubs offer to families across North Yorkshire.
Visit North Yorkshire County Council websiteEarly Help
Early Help is North Yorkshire’s new approach to ensure children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time to stop problems escalating.
Visit North Yorkshire County Council websiteTHINK U KNOW
Information about online behaviour and advice on protecting your child from abuse online.
Visit Thinkuknow websiteSEND advice and support
The SEND information, advice and support service (SENDIASS) provides free and impartial information, advice and support for children, young people and young adults (up to 25 years old) with special educational needs and / or disabilities as well as their parents or carers. It is at arms length to the local authority.
Visit North Yorkshire County Council websiteDrugs information for parents and carers
Find important information for parents and carers about drug use and young people in North Yorkshire.
Download leafletBeat Eating Disorders Charity
The eating disorders charity Beat offer training and resources for those caring for someone with an eating disorder.
Visit Beat websiteSexual Health
Talking to your child about sex can be awkward and uncomfortable. But evidence shows that if parents talk about sex openly children and teenagers are more likely to have sex at a later stage and are more likely to use contraception.
Visit our Sexual Health page for information on how young people can look after their sexual health.
Visit Sexual Health pageSamaritans advice for schools and colleges
Samaritans has created guidance on how to prepare for and respond to suicide in schools and colleges.
Download guidanceDadPad
The DadPad has been developed with the NHS and supports new Dads by providing the knowledge and practical skills they need.
Visit Dadpad websiteWellbeing Wake-up by Compass BUZZ
Compass BUZZ have introduced Wellbeing Wake-up sessions. These are short YouTube videos designed for primary aged children, parents, carers and education staff, promoting positive wellbeing.
Download Press ReleaseSleep Support Scheme
The Sleep Charity provides a sleep support service for children and young people in Scarborough, parts of Ryedale and Whitby. Visit our Professional resources page for more information.
Visit The Sleep Charity websiteSudden
Sudden support children and adults bereaved by sudden death.
Visit Sudden website Call 0800 121 6510