Parent Support Programme
Helping you better understand your child/young person and the challenges they are facing.
In partnership with Solent Mind, we deliver bi-monthly information sessions for parents / carers of young people aged 11-25 who live in the district of Winchester.
- The support programme will be a source of information on various topics surrounding adolescence.
- It is a space to connect with other parents who are going through similar experiences.
- A chance to have your questions answered by clinical professionals.
- An opportunity to discover more about the support available to young people and parents/carers in the area
Booking is essential
Tickets are free and must be booked in advance – 20 spaces available on each programme
Sessions and dates for 2025:
- Thursday 15th May – Parent Support Programme – School refusal
- Thursday 10th July – Parent Support Programme – Understanding and supporting neurodivergent young people
- Thursday 25th September – Parent Support Programme – Loss and bereavement
Please contact us at psp@winchyc.org if you need support or have any questions.
Parent/Carers Support Groups
WYC also support 2 parent groups:
- For parents/carers who have neurodivergent children (with or without a diagnosis), meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at Vineyard church, Winchester.
- For parents/carers of 11-25yr olds, meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at Swanmore Methodist Church, Swanmore.
The groups are free of charge, and there is parking at both sites.
If you would like to attend the sessions, please get in touch with Katy on psp@winchyc.org
WYC Parents/Carers Support groups Schedule 2025
For Parents/Carers in the Winchester District
Date & Time |
Topic |
Location |
| April | ||
| Wednesday 30th April 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| May | ||
| Wednesday 14th May 10:15am-12:15pm |
Parent Support Group for parents/carers of neurodivergent young people | Vineyard Church, Unit A Bar End Industrial Estate, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NR |
| Thursday 15th May 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
WYC Parent Support Programme – School refusal | Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre Priory Gardens, Parchment Street Winchester, SO23 8AU |
| Wednesday 28th May 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| June | ||
| Wednesday 11th June 10:15am-12:15pm |
Parent Support Group for parents/carers of neurodivergent young people | Vineyard Church, Unit A Bar End Industrial Estate, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NR |
| Wednesday 25th June 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| July | ||
| Wednesday 9th July 10:15am-12:15pm |
Parent Support Group for parents/carers of neurodivergent young people | Vineyard Church, Unit A Bar End Industrial Estate, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NR |
| Thursday 10th July 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
WYC Parent Support Programme – Understanding and supporting neurodivergent young people | Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre Priory Gardens, Parchment Street Winchester, SO23 8AU |
| Wednesday 30th July 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| August | ||
| Wednesday 27th August 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| September | ||
| Wednesday 24th September 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| Thursday 25th September 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
WYC Parent Support Programme – Loss and bereavement | Solent Mind Wellbeing Centre Priory Gardens, Parchment Street Winchester, SO23 8AU |
| October | ||
| Wednesday 29th October 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| November | ||
| Wednesday 26th November 10.00am – 11.00am |
WYC Parent Support Group for parents/carers of of 11 – 25 year olds | Swanmore Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2QB |
| December |