Early parenthood can feel hard, and it can be difficult to ask for help. We can all worry about our mental health, and how it might impact our children.
Mothers for Mothers offers maternal mental health and wellbeing support to women, birthing people and their families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Their helpline offers phone, text or online support five days a week as well as weekly Peer Support Groups.
Black Mothers Matter offer community groups, peer support, and lots of additional resources that support and celebrate Black mothers and pregnancy.
Mums in Mind is a free, 10-week support group run my Home Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire, for mothers of children under two experiencing isolation, anxiety or low moods. It's a safe space for connection and support.
Long Cross Children’s Centre - Mondays 12.30 – 2.30 Starting 26th January 2026
St Werburghs Park Nursery School & Children’s Centre - Thursdays 1-2:45 Starting 29th January 2026
Knowle Children’s Centre - Thursdays 12.30 – 2.30 Starting 29th January 2026
NHS Talking Therapies offer a range of short term Talking Therapies to adults aged 16 and over, who live and are registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucester. This is a free service, and you don't need to visit a GP to get help.
Wellaware provides information on a wide range of organisations in Bristol and South Gloucestershire - support groups, community groups, events and activities that can improve your health and wellbeing.
Best Start Family Hubs - North Somerset
There are thirteen family hubs in North Somerset, offering a variety of things for both parents and children. This includes support for parents, pre and postnatal health, Parenting Village coffee mornings and Muddy Boots outdoor stay & plays! When you sign up as a member, you can join any group of event across any of the hubs.
Family Hubs – Bristol
The three Family Hubs in Bristol offer information, advice and help to all families. They run activities and support families to access services and information, from baby groups to one to one support, parenting classes and Stay & Play sessions.
Children's Centres - South Gloucestershire
The six South Gloucestershire Children’s Centres provide activities and support developed around the needs of families and the local community. This includes post-natal groups, group parenting programmes, and other support for families.
Bristol Parent Carer Forum is a charity run by parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They offer a variety of events including Parent to parent support, Let's Talk sessions, Coffee Mornings.
Dad Matters Bristol & South Gloucestershire - a perinatal peer support service for dads, including local Stay & Plays.
Dope Black Dads - A place for black dads to come together to discuss the highs and lows of the male parenting experience.
Hub Of Hope - The UK’s largest and most comprehensive mental health support directory, providing information on relevant support available in our local area or nationally. They also share guidance on how to get in touch with services and access help.
Parent Talk – lots of short useful guides on how to deal with parental burnout, feeling lonely, staying calm with your child and much more.
Gingerbread – tips and advice on where to get help as a single parent.
