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Family Support

Find a list of resources available in Birmingham to support you and your family.

Bereavement Support

Bereavement Support

Cruse are here to help you no matter how long you’ve been grieving.

Child Benefit

Child Benefit

If you are responsible for a child that is under 16 or under 20 and in approved education or training, then you could claim child benefit.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men

The Helpline for men and anyone who identifies as trans, who is a victim of domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Women

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Women

Every day BWSA’s specially trained team of female workers provide emotional and practical support to women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. You are not alone.

Drugs or alcohol support

Drugs or alcohol support

Change Grow Live offer free and confidential service for young people, under the age of 19, who are using drugs or alcohol and want some support which can range from one-off to long-term support.

Early Help

Early Help

If anyone in your family needs more help, from public services or community groups, then please contact Early Help voluntary sector local leads.

Financial Support

Financial Support

Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food and transport? You are not alone; the cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. Whatever your worries may be, Birmingham City Council have put together some helpful information.

Food Support

Food Support

If you need help, a food bank can provide an emergency food parcel containing at least three days of meals.

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Navigating mental health services can be hard, especially when you’re unwell. Find information about the different types of support available for mental health problems – including crisis services, talking therapies, advocacy and more.

Online safety advice

Online safety advice

My Tutor have pulled together the top social media platforms, with the relevant online safety advice on their Parents’ Guide to teaching your teen online safety.

Route2Wellbeing

Route2Wellbeing

The definitive guide to local voluntary and community health and care services in Birmingham.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding

The Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) provides a single point of contact for members of the public and for professionals who want to raise concerns about a child.

SEND Support

SEND Support

Find help, advice and information about the services available for your child or young person from birth to 25 years with a special educational need or disability (SEND).