Support for you
As many parents will tell you, it can be difficult to find time for yourself. However, it’s important that you do and our team can help you access essential emotional and practical support. We can also help you find other local and national services that provide help and guidance.
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Feeling isolated
Find out what you can do and what support is available if you are feeling isolated or finding things a challenge.
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Changing relationships
What to expect and how you can manage any change to your relationships with your family and friends.
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Support groups
Learn about the value of speaking to other guardians and the different ways you can join a local group online or offline.
How we can help
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Someone to listen
Our team are here to help you. You are not alone and if it matters to you, it matters to us. We can provide a safe space for you to simply speak and be heard.
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Meet other guardians
We can help you connect with other people in a similar situation through our buddy scheme, local guardian meetups and online groups.
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Work on the causes
Our team of experienced professionals can work with you to identify why you may be having specific issues. They can give you practical advice to help you move forwards.
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Get specialist support
We put you in touch with organisations that can help you with issues including mental health, addiction, relationships, abuse, finances, trauma, and healthcare.
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Teach new coping skills
Our team can share new approaches and resources. You can use them to improve your wellbeing and look at small changes you can make that help you respond to challenges.
Three things to know
1. It’s okay to not feel okay
You may be used to putting other people before yourself, but you need to recognise your own needs too. However you are feeling, be assured that other guardians in a similar position have felt the same. Please don’t suffer in silence. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
2. It doesn't have to be a crisis to call
Our message is simple – it doesn't have to be a crisis to ask for help. Please contact us early and often and know you will get compassionate support with no judgement. Taking good care of yourself can only benefit the people around you, so make sure that you get the help you need as soon as you can.
3. Speaking to other guardians is easy to do and really helps
Special guardians always say that no one understands them quite like other guardians. They are often reluctant to join a group, but feel relief once they do. You can share practical ideas, make new friends and celebrate success together. There are local and national groups that run in person and online – just find what works for you.
“I wish I’d known how lonely and confused I’d feel at the start. It wasn’t until I joined a guardian group that I felt able to talk about it. It was such a relief to know I wasn’t the only one.”