(FAMILIES FIRST) - The-Exchange - Family support services


What we do

The Exchange- is part of the Families First/Flying Start Programme

The-exchange support the psychological and emotional well-being of children, young people and families through counselling and focused interventions.

The-exchange provides counselling for those aged 5-10 yrs and young people 16-25 yrs within the community and schools. The- exchange also provides a school-based counselling service for those aged 10-16 yrs (up to 19 years old if the young person has additional needs). Young people can be seen in the community as an alternative.

The-exchange offers therapeutic support to families which will be focused on building resilience within the family. This will include developing resilient relationships within the family and between parents. The service provides a mixture of one to one work and group work. The counselling will take place either in the school setting or a community base

Who do we support

Families with children aged 5-10 years

Young people aged 11 - 25 years

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

People can refer themselves to the service or can be referred by the school and / or other agencies within the community

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes





Contact methods

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 Opening times

Monday - Fri 8:15am- 5pm