Wellbeing

Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. They offer confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues.

Available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week including public holidays.

Parentline's qualified counsellors are available to:

• talk about any issues to do with parenting and your relationships with your child
• help you with ways to cope and be a positive parent
• help with your family's wellbeing and resilience
• connect you with services in your area

Some reasons to ring Parentline:-

• child behaviour and development
• parent/carer and child relationships
• education
• bullying
• living with teenagers
• family violence
• family breakdown
• parental stress

For more information and translated supports in a variety of languages, visit their website.

Marlborough's Wellbeing Hub is also just a click away for more parent and carer wellbeing resources.

Jenelle Seregin

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader