The service is for parents and carers living in Gloucestershire who are worried about the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the their child (age 9-25). Funded by NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, The service will provide 30 hours of support each week over a selection of evening, weekend and daytime hours.

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Are you worried about your child's mental health, emotional wellbeing or behaviour?

Parenting can be hugely rewarding but it can also be really hard work, especially if you think your child is unhappy or you are worried about them.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. TIC+ Cares - we're here to help!

If your child is 0-25 years old and lives in Gloucestershire, call our free, anonymous, confidential helpline during open times to talk to one of our trained parent support advisors.

Parent Support Line: 0800 6525675 Parent Support Web Chat: www.ticplus.org.uk/parents-carers

Open Times Mon & Weds 5pm - 9pm Open times may be subject to change- Check our website for up-to-date information

Tues & Sat 9.30am - 1pm www.ticplus.org.uk

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Following on from the successful launch of our Parent Support and Advice Line, we are delighted to let you know that we will be launching a series of Parent Support Groups from April 2020. The service is for parents living in Gloucestershire who are worried about the mental health and emotional wellbeing of their child (between the ages of 11-18).

Funded by NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, the service will provide 11 different support groups during 2020/21. Groups will take place on a variety of days and times at Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Cheltenham venues.

Research demonstrates that involving parents in supporting their child’s emotional/mental health and wellbeing, ensures young people have better experiences and more positive outcomes. Providing parent support is also shown to prevent later use of both physical and mental health services. Previous pilot groups run by TIC+ have shown that parents continue to meet and support each other after the formal group ends! We are therefore very excited by the impact this service will have for children, young people and their families in Gloucestershire.

Further details can be found on the new Parent Support Group page of our website. Attached are electronic versions of the information leaflet and diary listing all groups - feel free to share.

Parents will need to self-refer by completing the Online Referral Form accessed from the Parent Support button from the home page of our website. Telephone self-referrals are also accepted. (Dec19)