Southway Junior School are partnered with West Sussex Mind to provide support to parents and families with concerns for their child's mental health.
They offer support through:
- peer support drop-in groups across West Sussex (in person and online
- monthly online "Expert by Experience" guest speakers on various topics such as
self-harm, school avoidance, neurodivergence, masking etc
- 1:1 support sessions with a peer support worker
- 5 week course for parents / carers to promote their child's mental health
- training and webinars on their website
- closed Facebook group for members
Please see below for more information on what is happening locally during the winter and spring sessions.
West Sussex Mind - Parenting Mental Health Service.pdf
West Sussex Mind - Parenting Mental Health Support Service - online evening groups.pdf
West Sussex Mind - Parenting peer support drop-ins - Spring 2026 timetable.pdf
Please click on the 'Targeted Support' link to find an A-Z or resources for parents and carers to gain support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing'
