What is Fresh+ Forum?

We are parents/carers of children receiving a service at Fresh CAMHS at the moment or who have done in the past.  We have gone through some of the experiences that you will be going through right now.  There have been very difficult times when we’ve not known what to do for the best.  It can be such a challenging time for us as parents/carers, and just to meet another person who understands something about what we’re going through can be so helpful, and we can see that we’re not alone. 

We want to invite you to a twice-monthly drop-in support group for parents/carers. You can attend as many or as few times as you want. This group is for parents/carers only so your child should not attend with you. It’s very informal so come to as much or as little of the session as you feel, and there is no pressure to talk (feel free to bring other family members): you don’t have to attend the whole session.  There will be a CAMHS clinician present but they will be unable to give direct advice about your child.  The Fresh+ Forum is a safe, supportive and confidential space for you to talk.

Additionally, Fresh CAMHS are committed to having parent/carer voices driving change in the service that they provide. At the end of each session we will set time aside for discussion of ideas about how to improve the service and we would welcome your thoughts and contributions.

Refreshments

Leaflets & Resources

Can I Come Along?

Sure! If your child is on the Fresh CAMHS waiting list, or is accessing the service (or ever has) then feel free to drop in...no need to book...you don't even have to come at the start or stay 'til the end!