Parent Support for Mental Health

At The Orchard’s we understand what a privilege but also what a challenge it can be to parent a child who has significant disabilities. We never want parents to feel alone and as such have a Parent Support Team who, alongside the class teams, are always ready to listen and support.

The member of staff who is responsible for supporting parental mental health is our Parent Support Advisor Steph Clemmet.

Shout

24/7 free text service, for anyone in crisis, if you’re struggling to cope and need immediate help.

Text: GMTrafford to 85258

FRANK

Information and advice to anybody concerned about drugs/substance misuse.

Helpline: 0300 123 6600

Anxiety UK

User-led organisation, with resources, text service and info line.

• Info line: 0344 477 5774 (Mon–Fr, 9:30am–5:30pm exc. Bank Holidays)
• Text: 07537 416 905