Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Mental Health

Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Mental Health

The Specialist Health Visitors for Perinatal Mental Health support families in Southend during the perinatal period, from pregnancy to your child’s second birthday. They work alongside the Health Visiting service across the City of Southend to provide assistance with emotional adjustment to parenthood and can support mental health concerns.

Families who use the current service will be contacted directly.

The service is signposting and supporting families currently using the service to other support services.

Other support is available, in addition to your Health Visitor, that can support you and your family. If you have concerns about your mental health or bonding with your baby, please contact any of the following:

Your GP

Therapy for You:

https://www.therapyforyou.co.uk/

Southend Family Centres:

https://www.southendfamilycentres.co.uk/

Together with Baby:

https://eput.nhs.uk/our-services/together-with-baby-essex-parent-infant-mental-health-service/

Parents 1st  (for peer support):  https://parents1st.org.uk/

NHS Maternity Services:

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/maternity-services/

Mental health support during and after pregnancy  (Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System):

https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/staying-well/healthy-minds/mental-health-support-during-and-after-pregnancy/

The following link to the Livewell Southend site also contains information on local community groups, advice and guidance for health and wellbeing:

THE Homepage – Livewell Southend

City Family Information and Guidance Service 

If you have any questions or concerns around family services in Southend, please contact City Family’s Information and Guidance Service where their friendly Navigators will be able to assist you.

• Call: 01702 844188
• WhatsApp/Live Chat: 07507 242398
• Email:  yfsouthend@cityfamily.org.uk
• or visit  www.cityfamily.org.uk

Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
• Friday and Saturday: 10:30am – 3:00pm