Support for Families

Support for families

This is a difficult and confusing time for many families. Here are some links to support from external providers;

www.durham.gov.uk/helpwithyourmoney

www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/results.page?familychannel=4

www.durham.gov.uk/funandfood  (Activities will be added up to 2 weeks before each school holiday. If there are no activities listed please check back closer to the holiday)

Uniform

The first Monday of the month we hold a uniform swap. During this time families are welcome to come and view the uniform we have available and take what they need for a small donation. If you have any uniform that your child has grown out of, please can we ask that you sent it into school.  

Warm Hubs

Find your Warm Hub here

This may help

This May Help has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health.

The subjects covered on this website have been chosen by families and young people who have gone through their own mental health challenges. What helped them may also help you.

www.thismayhelp.me

CAMHS Resources

The CAMHS website was created for young people, carers and professionals to access lots of helpful resources to help support mental health and well-being.

Citizens Advice

Citizen’s Advice offers free and confidential advice over the phone and face to face, including support with finances. Contact details are below:

Advice line -  0808 278 7821 (Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm)

Citizens Advice National Debt Helpline - 0800 240 4420 (Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm)

Email - outreach@citizensadvicecd.org.uk

Alternatively, drop in during the opening times at:

Trimdon Village Hall
Hallgarth Road
Trimdon Village
TS29 6JX

Wednesdays – Fortnightly

(From Wednesday 4th January 2023)

10.00am – 1.00pm

Closed bank holidays

www.citizensadvicecd.org.uk/

Family Line 

Family line provide a listening ear, answer particular parenting questions or help with guidance around more complex family issues. They can also provide longer-term support through regular sessions with our Befrienders and Counsellors. All support takes place via telephone, text message, web chat or email and is free.

www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/familyline/

Opening times:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm

Contact details:

• Telephone: 0808 802 6666
• Text message: 07537 404 282
• Email: familyline@family-action.org.uk