Action For Children
Run by Action For Children

Parent Talk:
Advice for parents of children aged 0-19 online across the UK
Chat: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/chat/
Sidekick:
An anonymous and confidential text service for young carers aged 13-18 in the UK
Monday: 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Text: 07888 868 059
Email: sidekick@actionforchildren.org.uk
Need urgent help? If you’re worried about your safety, call Childline on 0800 1111. If you need mental health support, text the word SHOUT to 85 258. If you need urgent help from the police or a hospital, dial 999 from any phone.
East Devon Children's Centres
Provides a range of targeted Early Help services to families with children aged 8 years and under in Axe Valley, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth.
Referral form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DevonChildrensCentreReferralForm/
Family Breaks Devon
01392 360865
Provides short breaks for disabled children in the home of the carer. Each short break is at least for 24 hours, often two nights.
Dorset Parent Training & Education (based in Bournemouth)
01202 525643
dorsetparentingproject@actionforchildren.org.uk
The Incredible Years programmes:
Pparents of children aged 2-12 years, pre-school aged 3-6 years (14 weeks), School children aged 6-12 years (12 weeks), parents of children aged 6 to 12 with a diagnosis of ADHD (18 weeks).
Dorset Nightstop
Provides safe, secure emergency accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
01202 525643
dorsetnightstop@actionforchildren.org.uk

CONTACT
Email: sidekick@actionforchildren.org.uk
Email: dorsetparentingproject@actionforchildren.org.uk
Email: dorsetnightstop@actionforchildren.org.uk
Website: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Link: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Link: https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/chat/
Link: https://sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DevonChildrensCentreReferralForm/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/ActionforchildrenFamilyBreaksDevon
Link: https://services.actionforchildren.org.uk/dorset-services/

Not yet checked. This listing came from the old directory and has not yet been checked with the organisation. It was last updated on 15 February 2024. Contact them before you travel.

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