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.

MindEd 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.

YoungMinds 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.

Papyrus

Papyrus can offer advice if you are worried about a young person who might be suicidal.

Children 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.

Early 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.

THINK U KNOW

Information about online behaviour and advice on protecting your child from abuse online.

Family Lives

Help and support in all aspects of family life.

SEND 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.

Drugs information for parents and carers

Find important information for parents and carers about drug use and young people in North Yorkshire.

Beat Eating Disorders Charity

The eating disorders charity Beat offer training and resources for those caring for someone with an eating disorder.

Sexual 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.

Samaritans advice for schools and colleges

Samaritans has created guidance on how to prepare for and respond to suicide in schools and colleges.

DadPad

The DadPad has been developed with the NHS and supports new Dads by providing the knowledge and practical skills they need.

Wellbeing 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.

Sleep 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.