New Parent and Carer Support Line

Monday 16 May 2022

NECS knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children. Since our launch in 2006, we’ve experienced a steady increase in children accessing, and benefiting from, counselling. This has been even more so over the last 2 years as we move through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research shows that 50% of all adult mental health problems start before the age of 14 and 75% start before the age of 21. Improving the emotional wellbeing of our children is a key part of supporting the wellbeing of our entire population.

It’s hard for a parent or carer to see their child struggling. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what to say or do, or where to get support from if it’s needed.

NECS works with children who experience a range of issues that impact their emotional wellbeing and their day-to-day lives. This means we have experience of knowing what this creates for parents and carers and how we can support them too.

Because of this we’ve developed a confidential parent and carer support line to provide a listening ear for those who feel they would like some help and guidance.