Signposting for advice, guidance and support
We all need support and guidance at some point, whether for ourselves, for our children and for those that we care about. This page is an ongoing collection of websites and contact details offering support for a variety of situations.
Local Family Early Help at Diss
Face Family Advice
Mellis School has recently invested in a subcription to FACE Family Advice, which aims to provide parents with a range of free specific webinars to support challenges at home with children in a range of different ways. The webinars include an overview of each topic, some understanding of the biology behind the behaviours, and some easy to apply interventions. It aims to empower parents to be able to give support to their own children.
A short video about their service can be accessed below.
They offer:
Parental Choice and Control: Online sessions are accessible and interactive, held in both the mornings and evenings on a four-weekly rotation. Parents can access recordings for 48 hours after each live event, offering flexibility and giving parents choice about what, when and how interactive they wish to be.
Targeted Support for Neurodiverse Families: FACE provides support to parents of neurodiverse children without the need for referrals or waiting lists, ensuring timely and direct assistance.
Empowering Parents in Managing Emotions and Behaviour: FACE equips parents with strategies and confidence to support their children’s emotional and behavioural needs, helping families to thrive together.
To access these different sessions, please see the instructions below
Go to facefamilyadvice.co.uk or click here Go to PARENTS – Live talks page.
Accessing the talks free of charge: Mellis School's access code for each month's set of webinars will be emailed direct to parents at the start of each month.
This can be used by any parents or staff from our school for unlimited access to all the regular FACE Parent Talks (usually £24 each). The code cannot be used on any other FACE services and must not be shared with parents or staff from other schools.
At the payment stage of booking, add the school code where it says ADD PROMO CODE. This will drop the price from £24 to £0.
Where can I go for help for me as an adult?
Challenges we face as adults can be difficult to face alone, and can impact not only on ourselves but on those around us. These resources cover a variety of challenges and experiences.
Resources for Mental Health
Anxiety UK – http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk 03444 775 774 helpline or text service 07537 416 905.
Text SHOUT 24/7 service 85258. http://giveusashout.org SHOUT is a charity that offers free confidential and 24/7 text support for anyone in UK who is struggling with their mental health. Text SHOUT to 85258
GREAT SELF HELP
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself
If you experience a condition that is affecting your mental health and are looking for specific information about different types of problems then the ‘workbooks' or sets of modules on this website may be relevant to you. s affecting your mental health and are looking for specific information about different types of problems then the ‘workbooks' or sets of modules in this section may be relevant to you. Some of the modules can be used on their own, while others are best used as part of the series; each workbook will have its own suggestions.
The Wellbeing Service (0300 123 1503) - you can self-refer to this service. They do a variety of work such as; counselling, anxiety management and various other pieces of work. You can self-refer at any time.
Premier Lifeline: a confidential Christian helpline providing a listening ear and emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (exc public holidays) 0300 111 0101
The LightHouse
Lighthouse Women’s Aid is a charitable organisation based in Suffolk, UK providing emotional support to women, young people and children experiencing domestic abuse in their personal or family relationships. They have been providing safe and supportive refuge in Ipswich since 1976. They also offer a range of community services and courses to support women, young people and children to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse.
WAVES
https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/services/personality-disorder-service-waves/
Waves is an innovative service for people with a diagnosis of or traits of, Borderline Personality Disorder. It offers a weekly staffed facility in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Felixstowe and Haverhill, providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment. The Waves service is available to clients for a 12 month period and offers: 1- The chance for people to learn new skills in order to help themselves maintain their own mental wellbeing. 2-Help to individuals in building their confidence and self-esteem. 3- Help to clients to make positive connections and achieve personal goals.
MIND CONNECT
https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/suffolk-mind-connect-telephone-support/
Suffolk Mind Connect is a telephone support service for people in Suffolk who would like support with their mental health. Suffolk Mind Connect is open from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday.
At present, it has been set up specifically to support people formerly supported by an Integrated Delivery Team. This means that the service is exclusively here to support you. Our workers will look to understand how things are for you right now, and look to support you with your emotional needs. Suffolk Mind Connect Workers all have experience of working within mental health services.
Most importantly, you will be listened to and heard. Suffolk Mind Connect is a place to get impartial support and information in a non-judgmental way. You may want to look on the Suffolk Mind website at other services that are available at Suffolk Mind to talk to a Connect Worker about.
SURVIVORS IN TRANSITION
https://survivorsintransition.co.uk/
Survivors in transition is a support centre for men and women (18+) who have experienced any form of sexual abuse in their childhood. They support men and women who have experienced sexual abuse in childhood. They do this using a range of trauma informed, psycho-educational activities including: one to one and group therapy, counselling and advocacy. They also offer empowerment training to help build self-esteem and resilience.
THE FREEDOM PROGRAMME
https://www.iceniipswich.org/our-work/programmes/freedom/
The Freedom Programme is a 12-week course that helps identify behaviours and belief systems held by men who have been abusive, focusing on the impact this may have on both women and children. Through self-awareness, the programme is designed to improve self-esteem and provide the confidence necessary to manage both physically and emotionally abusive relationships. Each programme is run by both male and female facilitators, bringing a male voice and perspective to the room. Our facilitators are trained through the Freedom Programme organisation and have extensive experience of working with families affected by addiction. Recognising that there is no excuse for violence, abuse or coercive control, they aim to encourage women to understand their rights and responsibilities in relationships; to find a voice to say no whilst being fully aware of the risks and how best to manage them in reshaping or leaving an abusive relationship.
ICENI
https://www.iceniipswich.org/about-iceni/mission-statement/
Iceni exists to offer care and support to families in Ipswich and the surrounding area who are affected by addiction, and to provide such families with the help they need to improve opportunities for children in fulfilling their potential. It aims to reduce the number of children being taken into care and to promote awareness within the local community and beyond to highlight these issues.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood
The NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. They provide a range of services which offer direct support to survivors.