Family Action Lambeth Perinatal Support Service
Overview
The Family Action Perinatal Support Services are early intervention, low-intensity services for those with low to moderate level diagnosed mental health issues or who are at risk of developing perinatal mental illness. The services are led by a professional project coordinator, with early years, health or social care background, and provided by a team of volunteer befrienders who have experience of parenthood and sometimes have received help from the service themselves. They work with families from before the baby is born to at least one year after.
Taking a multi-agency approach, they work closely with midwives, health visitors, GPs, Children’s Centres and existing perinatal teams to enhance what is available to families where mothers are suffering from mental health difficulties. Safeguarding, training and regular supervision of volunteers are key standards
Overview
The Family Action Perinatal Support Services are early intervention, low-intensity services for those with low to moderate level diagnosed mental health issues or who are at risk of developing perinatal mental illness. The services are led by a professional project coordinator, with early years, health or social care background, and provided by a team of volunteer befrienders who have experience of parenthood and sometimes have received help from the service themselves. They work with families from before the baby is born to at least one year after.
Taking a multi-agency approach, they work closely with midwives, health visitors, GPs, Children’s Centres and existing perinatal teams to enhance what is available to families where mothers are suffering from mental health difficulties. Safeguarding, training and regular supervision of volunteers are key standards
Contact Details
Phone:
Head Office: 020 7254 6251. Lambeth: 020 3815 3749.
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.family-action.org.uk/
Address:
Head Office: 34 Wharf Road, London, N1 7GR.
Lambeth: Kingswood Children's Centre, 18 Benton's Lane, London SE27 9UD
Other Info
Opening times:
Office: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Costs:
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Other information:
Registered charity.
Last updated:
25th October 2023
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