Living and feeling better can start with a simple step-connecting. Health Connections Mendip is provided by your Mendip GP practices to improve your health and wellbeing.
Relaxed, friendly book club for young adults in Frome. All are welcome, share an enjoyment of books with others of your age.
Meet the third Thursday of the month at 7pm at Bridge Café, 43 Selwood Road, Frome.
For £3.50 you get a brand new proof book, a cookie and a can of drink.
ARC offers non-directive information and support to parents before, during and after antenatal screening; when they are told their baby has an anomaly; when they are making difficult decisions about continuing with or ending a pregnancy, and when they are coping with complex and painful issues after making a decision, including bereavement.
Helpline Monday – Friday 10am-5.30pm number below.
For evening support email to book an appointment for either a Tuesday or Thursday evening 8pm-10pm.
Somerset County council offer information, advice and local information for parents/carers including autism communication support.
At the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust we produce booklets and posters on many aspects of mental health. These are free to download or order and include our Parent’s Guide to Depression. Mental health problems in children and young people, national and local organisations that offer guidance for parents leaflet Parents leaflet Somerset Printable version
Grants of upto £10,000 for home owners or £5,000 in rented accommodation for cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, solar PV installation, air source heat pump and new storage heaters.
Criteria; a home with an Energy Performance Certificate of D or below, household income of £30,000 or less, in receipt of benefits.
More information and application through website.
Offers a grant-supported service for children, adolescents and their families where there are emotional, behavioural or other mental health problems. Any agency may refer please check the website to download the referral form.
If you have a child 0-19 or are a young person they may be able to help you with any of the following: sleep routines, tantrums, fussy eating, potty training, money management, housing, return to work, child development, domestic abuse, healthy eating, breast feeding, managing behaviour, relationships, independent living or just want to talk.
Confidential helpline – support for parents, parenting advice videos and forums. Anti-bullying support.
Frome’s Family Information Network Directory, an easy to use, and up to date platform for you to find the information you need for your family all in one place.
Food at Five ‘Takeaway’ hot meals are continuing 3 days per week every week at 5pm. Hot and nutritious meals with Vegetarian option always available.
Mondays outside The Key Centre, Feltham Lane. Wednesdays at the Cricket Club, Rodden Road. Thursdays at Trinity Church Hall car park. Free to anyone on benefits or low income. Just turn up.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Please check on our Facebook page or call to find where we are meeting. We meet in people’s homes in Frome and surrounding villages.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Swimming and hydrotherapy sessions for children and young people with a disability or additional need aged between 5-18 years. The opportunity to develop water confidence, water skills and therapeutic movement in the water. There may be a waiting list.
Frome: Tuesdays between 4.00 – 6.00pm at Harry’s Hydro (Critchill School), Frome BA11 4LB.
Get Active Together aims to offer opportunities for families within Somerset to take part in physical activities together, with disabled and non-disabled siblings sharing experiences and having fun together.
The sessions are for children aged 8 – 18 years, and include multi sports activities (including Boccia, Soft Tip Archery, Laser Pistol Shooting, Dodgeball and Cricket) as well as outdoor sessions (including Kayaking, Axe Throwing, Paddle Boarding, Bush Camp and Tree Climbing).
Sessions will take place every fortnight (Saturdays) as well as additional sessions in the school holidays.
Health Visitors monitor health and developement of young children under 5 years old and offer support to their families.
We aim to ensure that people in Frome who are at risk of cold homes get the support they need. For households on low incomes living in houses with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or under this could include financial support of up to £10,000 towards improving the energy efficiency of your home.
The free Energy Essentials course is designed to enable you to provide energy advice to people in Frome. If you work in a role where you are in contact with the public, give advice or support on other issues, or would like to become a Healthy Homes volunteer, this training is for you.
Support for parents with branches across the Mendips. The NCT can give impartial and accurate information so parents can decided what is best for their family. They introduce parents to local networks to gain practical and emotional support.
MindEd is a free educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.
Losing a baby during pregnancy can be a very unhappy, frightening and lonely experience. The Miscarriage Association helps by offering support and information for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Call our Helpline below, which is available from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.
In addition, our Live Chat is a free, confidential online chat service, usually available from 10am-3pm Monday to Friday.
PANDAS is community offering peer-to-peer support to parents. They offer a free 7 days a week helpline, email support, Social media groups, Information and face-to-face support groups. The Frome PANDAS group is currently not running face to face.
Parent and Toddler Group, meet at the Salvation Army, Old Magistrates Court, 21 Commercial Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BU
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am – 11.30am (term times only)
PFSAs work in and are managed by schools, referrals need to come via the students’ year head or the SENCO of the school where your child attends. PFSAs work with both the child and the family by supporting parents with the positive parenting program (PPP), housing, benefits, taking parents or students to appointments, help with form filling etc. If a family would like some support then they can call their child’s school and request support from the PFSA.
This is a social group for people with additional needs aged between 18 to 30 where you can make friends, learn new skills, and have fun! Mondays 7.00pm-9.00pm at RISE, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY. Places are limited so please contact us to book.
An exciting club for young people with additional needs aged 10 to 17. Trips out, have fun, make friends in a safe and supportive environment. Tuesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm (term time). Vallis Youth & Community Centre, Frome, BA11 3EF. Call us to discuss places as they are limited.
COVID-19 Update: Please note due to current coronavirus restrictions this service may be affected. Please check with the service provider.
Purple Elephant Productions run projects to support children and families in Frome and the local area. Our projects include:
* Frome Toy Library, who offer a loan service. Stay and Play now running (pre-bookings only).
* Befriending service initially via Zoom, subsequently face to face (referral only).
* Small Steps, early help service in small groups or via phone (referral only).
* Family activities in the school holidays – (currently referral only).
* Free children’s activity packs. For families on benefits or low income, have a child with additional needs, loss of job or a loved one, or if you have mental health issues including post-natal depression. Delivered to your door, no charge but donations are welcome.
Please visit the web link below for more information on getting referred.
Frome Tennis Club are providing free coaching and free membership for juniors of age 4 to 18 from low-income families, and for adopted children.
If you are a parent or guardian that qualifies (or is likely to qualify on your child starting school) for Pupil Premium funding, then you are likely to be eligible for the scheme. You can get in touch via the email address below.
Half-price club membership is also available via a separate scheme for adults from low-income families (see the club web site for details) so you could join as a family at significantly reduced cost.
for relationship counselling and family difficulties.
School nurses are public health nurses who will work with 5 to 19 year olds. Their primary aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of this age group, and identify those who need early help.
If you are a parent of a school age child and require advice and support please contact our School Nurse text line Parent Service on 07480 635515 .
If you are a young person aged 11-19 years old please text the School Nurse Young People’s Service on 07480 63551
Somerset’s new animation information, supporting the personal journey into maternity and parenthood.
Lots of information and videos on a range of topics including preconception care, pregnancy planning, healthy pregnancy, maternity support, parent and carer toolkits – all the way through to the teenage years. Visit the website links below for more information:
This area of the Somerset Children and Young People’s Health & Wellbeing website provides support to schools, colleges and Somerset ‘getset’ services about mental health and emotional health & wellbeing. It brings together key information and recommended websites for staff working with children and young people in Somerset.
The Somerset Phoenix Project is here to support you in whatever way possible if you find that your child has been sexually abused. Get in contact to see how we can support you.
If your situation is an emergency or an escalating emergency please contact the relevant statutory services in your area such as social care and/or the police.
Somerset Young Parents team are able to offer help and support to young parents in Somerset. The website and downloads have information to help through pregnancy and the first years of life. The main service is a health visiting team.
The Nelson Trust Support people with multiple and complex needs whose lives have been impacted by addiction or are in contact with the criminal justice system.
They accept referrals from any professional or women may refer themselves. Every woman is offered a detailed individual assessment of their needs across “pathways” such as mental health, family and relationships, addiction issues, domestic abuse. Each client has their own Keyworker who works with them to co-create a support plan to address their needs.
Do you have a child or young person with additional needs? The Pod host over a relaxed online space for you to meet other parents who might be in a similar situation, the session runs monthly and you can talk about challenges, share ideas for activities and support. Please contact The Pod for more information.
Are you a young carer? If you’re aged between 10 and 18 then please come along to the Zone and meet new friends who are in the same boat!
Wednesdays 6.00pm-8.00p.m. Fortnightly at Rise, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY .
Please contact us to discuss a place as places are limited.
YOU-TH SPACE is a FREE and friendly counselling service in Frome for 15 to 18 year olds.
Angry, scared, anxious? Problems with friends, family, school, being bullied, or feel different to others? These are just some of the things you could contact them about.
You can text or call the number below or use the contact form on the website if you prefer.
Covid Pandemic update- 1-2-1 meetings are now over the phone or video call. Virtual Hubs are available on Young Somerset Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Youth workers are available at various time for ‘Fancy a Chat’ with full timetable here https://www.youngsomerset.org.uk/the-hubs
Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset. They employ Wellbeing Practitioners that offer low-level mental health support, through cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), to young people in Somerset.