Information and advice for parents
We recognise that working together with parents, carers and professionals can support young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential. This page will guide you on how to get support for your young person and also provide support for you.
Useful links and information
If you need urgent support around mental health you can see your GP/family doctor or contact CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) on 01209 881600 or email [email protected]. To download a CAMHS referral form click here. For help out of hours you can call NHS 111 or dial 999/visit A & E in an emergency/crisis.
The ‘front door’ to Early Help services is led by Cornwall Council and Cornwall Foundation Trust.
Staff within the Early Help Hub will decide whether the child / young person is eligible for support and which service is most appropriate. This is usually in discussion with the person making the request and / or young person / family.
Children and young people who are aged pre-birth to 18 are eligible for this service. If a young person has a special educational need or disability, who have a need for early help care and support, this is extended up to age 25.
To request Early Help from Cornwall Council Children's Services call 01872 322277
For any mental health concerns you may need support and advice with. Call them free on 0800 038 5300, any time day or night if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health.
Public Health are also offering free online courses for residents of Cornwall. The Solihull Approach parenting courses are for everyone, anyone who wants to be the best mum, dad, grandparent, carer that they can be. There is also a course for teenagers, Understanding your brain (for teenagers only!). The Solihull Approach aims to improve emotional health and wellbeing by supporting relationships (www.solihullapproachparenting.com). The courses are written by CAMHS professionals with other health and education workers. They are evidence based and accredited by the DfE.
Visit www.inourplace.co.uk and use access code TAMAR
Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust.
We’re here for you, when you need us. Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.
Struggling to entertain your teenager after school? Why not encourage them to try one of our fantastic youth groups? The groups take place all over Cornwall and give young people an opportunity to have fun, try something new and make friends.
The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free.
Inspire IT/Dell have a new and exciting e-learning offer, the digital equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, which is now available for all young people to gain industry recognised qualifications, accessible from any device.
iDEA Awards can be accessed by any young person aged 11+ and can be accessed from any device with internet connection.