Early relationships, wellbeing and mental health
On this page you can find out more about the support available when developing early relationships and the wellbeing and mental health of you, your children and your family. During pregnancy and in the early years of a child's life it is a time of big change for everyone in the family. These services and centres of support may be able to help you.
Birmingham Forward Steps
(BFS) is the citywide health and wellbeing service for babies and children 0-5 years of age and their families, combining early years and family support services and health visiting. Visit the BFS website for more details.
From Birmingham with Love
From Birmingham with Love helps people to connect and work together to support a range of needs of all family members. To get support for a child, young people, or family, visit the dedicated web page.
In Our Place
In Our Place offers online courses for parents and carers to develop their knowledge around social and emotional needs of their child. Visit the In Our Place website.
Acacia Family Support
Acacia Family Support is a charity that supports families affected by pre or postnatal depression in Birmingham. Find out more on their website.
Approachable Parenting
Approachable Parenting is a Birmingham organisation, with a desire to respond holistically to the needs of black, Asian and minority ethnic children in Birmingham, specifically those of Muslim-faith backgrounds. Learn more on the organisation's website.
The Anna Freud Centre
The Anna Freud Centre offers a 24/7 crisis messenger text service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. If you need support, you can text AFC to 85258 and message the Centre directly.
Page last updated: 13 December 2023
