Please also refer to the Dorset Mental Health Teams in School section for parent support information
Local Mental Health Support
(The Listening Ear Counselling Service is no longer available, however, we can recommend Re-Wellness Counselling for Adults and Children)
BCP - Early Help Access Point (EHAP)
Families can contact the Early Help Access Point (EHAP) and refer themselves onto programmes on 01202 12 66 68 where they will be able to talk through their concerns and needs with an Early Help Support Worker and be referred directly.
The Early Help Access Point is available:
Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-4.30pm
Email: EHAccessPoint@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
This is a great place to find support for all things relating to parenting and families.
Self-Care Toolkit
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Self-Care toolkit for children and adults...Click here to access
FREE Guides and Workbooks - all things mental health and wellbeing from Charlie Waller Trust
Parenting and relationship support
Healthy relationships advice
Supporting Challenging Behaviour
This course comes highly recommended...
Support for parents - positive parenting and mental health
Parent separation support - Getting it right for children
If you would like further information of the above please contact The BCP Family Hub on Tel: 01202 126668
The Family Information Directory has details of local childcare, activities and a range of services for families. Click on the link below to find out more.
Adult Learning Courses in Dorset - 'Skills and Learning'
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Skills and Learning - A wide range of family learning courses on offer; including understanding Autism and behaviour support
Cost of living support
BCP Food Map - Community food support
Throughout BCP there is a variety of community food support. The BCP food map shows what is available and how to access, there are social supermarkets and community fridges, all able to help support families who are struggling to pay for food. To access further information please follow the link below.
Jimmy's Food Bank & Community Hub
Jimmy's (St James' Church Centre, off Poole Quay)
Jimmy's is not just a food bank, the kind and friendly volunteers are able to help with a wide range of issues from debt management, housing problems and much more. Our Pastoral Care Team have good links with Jimmy's, feel free to get in touch with the team should you need support.
The schools run a yearly 'Harvest' food donation collection to help repay Jimmy's for their continued support to our families when most in need.
Mental Health Support for children and parents
Please also refer to the Dorset Mental Health Support in Schools page for further information and links
Family Counselling and Therapy Services
Bereavement and Loss Support
School readiness - supporting children with coming to school and transitioning to their new school
A house needs foundations to stand up safely and so does your wellbeing. Returning to school? Watch this short video to find out how to make going back a little easier. The film includes advice on sleeping, healthy eating and exercise and the benefits of a settled schedule, rhythm and routine.
Chapter one: Back To Basics
Chapter two: Getting to School
Getting to school can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, whether it is with family or carers, on the bus, or even just walking. Watch this short video to see how to make this a little easier. This video is mostly aimed towards primary aged young people, but many of the ideas could be useful for anyone!
Moving on to secondary school
Is your child moving on to Secondary school? Here is a short video produced by the Dorset Mental Health Support Teams in Schools which may help if you are worried about this move. We hope that it helps.
Just scan the QR codes to access
Webinars supporting moving to Secondary School - just scan QR codes to access
NSPCC - Keeping children safe
