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Support groups for Father's in the UK
Support groups provide a vital network for fathers facing challenges in the family court system. These groups offer emotional support, practical advice, and a sense of community, helping fathers share experiences, learn from others, and find guidance during difficult times. Connecting with a support group can make a significant difference in navigating legal, emotional, and parenting challenges after separation.
List of other organisations that could help:
- Fathers Lives Matter – Help us end the cruel & degrading treatment of families by the government.
- Dad Matters – Local charity offering trained volunteers and expert support to families with young children.
- Home-Start – Local charity offering trained volunteers and expert support to families with young children.
- DadPad – A free app developed with the NHS, offering information and advice for dads. Available via app stores.
- Andy’s Man Club – A safe space for men to talk about mental health through weekly meetings across the UK.
- NHS Choices – Covers topics from pregnancy and antenatal care to baby development, vaccinations, feeding, and tantrums.
- Getting it Right from the Start – A booklet and video series on attachment and bonding for new parents, developed by Tameside Early Attachment Service.
- The Association of Infant Mental Health (AIMH) – Information for parents and professionals on fostering emotional wellbeing in babies, with access to videos and resources.
- Kooth – A free, safe, and confidential online mental health and wellbeing support service for children and young people aged 11-25.
- Best Beginnings – A charity focused on giving every child the best start in life, with resources for parents.
- Mind – Mental health support for individuals, including perinatal mental health.
- Partners of Prisoners (POPS) – Support for families of prisoners.
- Action for Prisoners’ and Offenders’ Families – Nationwide support for families affected by imprisonment.
- Family Lives – Advice and support for families with children of any age.
- Both Parent’s Matter – Support for separated parents, ensuring children maintain relationships with both parents.
- Spoons Charity – Supports families experiencing neonatal care, providing practical and emotional support.
- DrugRehab.com – Information and support for those battling substance abuse and addiction.
- Dads Unlimited – Support tailored for single dads and those experiencing relationship breakdowns, including domestic abuse, financial agreements, and mental health.
- Tommy’s – A charity supporting parents through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and baby loss.
- Directions for Men – Support groups and activities where men can connect, share, and receive guidance.
- Cry-Sis – A national charity providing a telephone helpline and advice for parents coping with excessively crying or sleepless babies.
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – A mental health charity providing crisis support and suicide prevention services.
- PAC-UK First Family Service – Support for birth parents and relatives affected by adoption, helping maintain connections and offering emotional support.
- Words for Life – A National Literacy Trust initiative offering tips and activities to help parents support their child’s communication and reading skills.