Are you feeling overwhelmed by your child’s mental health needs?

If your child is refusing to go to school, has experienced trauma or loss, or seems depressed or withdrawn, it can be difficult to know how best to help them as a parent.
But you’re not alone – we’re here to support both you and your child.
We understand how much you love your children, and how hard it can be when they’re struggling with their mental health.

That’s why, at Winchester Youth Counselling (WYC), we offer parent support groups. These groups provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore a range of topics, such as gender and sexuality, school transitions, and managing anxiety. You’ll also have the chance to share your experiences with other parents and learn practical strategies to support your child as they work through their feelings.

Please take a look at some of the support offerings WYC and other local support services are offering
WYC Parent Support Groups
WYC Parent Support Programmes – information sessions
WYC Book a 1:1 parent consultation with our clinical professionals
Hampshire CAMHS Parent/Carer training and support events
Events and Webinars for parents with SEND children.
The Winchester Basics Bank – emergency food and clothing
Food pantry – Open Monday – Friday
Winchester Community Food Pantry get more for less
Badminton for Mental Wellbeing for 17yr olds +
Yoga for Mental Wellbeing for 17yr olds+
Park run – weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate
We offer weekly 50-minute counselling sessions for up to 12 months to individuals aged 18 and over.
2025 PACE Events
Free health & wellbeing events for all parents & carers who support or work with young people
CAMHS – How to cope when your child can’t – One day events
Hampshire CAMHS are offering three free days of training on Suicide Prevention.
Three days that focus on skills and strategies for parents, carers and professionals supporting an autistic young person
A day that focuses on skills and strategies for parents, carers, and professionals supporting a child with ADHD.
THE HAMPSHIRE CAMHS ONLINE STORE IS NOW OPEN!
A  support programme for parents and carers of  children and young people, aged 5-18, who are autistic.
EIEF strive to work with families, carers, educators and children to best support them in the ways they need supporting.
This is an opportunity to come and chat to our CAMHS clinicians, ask questions, get advice and resources.

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