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Hello
We provide parent/carer peer support if your child is facing challenges. Our team has lived experience and truly understands this journey. We wish someone had been there for us when we needed it. We are here for you.
You are not alone.
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Our Mission
The vision of Holding Space is a world where no parent feels they have to navigate their child’s mental health journey alone.
Listening to you
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Our Vision
Our goal is to ensure that every parent and carer across East Sussex feels heard, supported, and confident in navigating their children's emotional and mental health challenges,
Supporting you
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Hello,
We provide a range of support services to help you if you are struggling to cope with your child's mental health issues. Our team have lived experience and understand this journey. We wish someone had been there for us when we needed it. We are here for you.
You are not alone.
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Parent Peer Support in East Sussex

We work with parents/carers whose children and young people are struggling with life; whether this be mental health, emotional issues, school struggles.

Book a 1:1 appointment with our parent peer support team or drop in to our hub on the high street. Connect and chat with other local parents at our coffee mornings and workshops.

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Our Services
How we can help
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We are a registered charity offering parent / carer peer support. A safe, non-judgemental space where you can connect with others on a similar journey; chat, share and be supported along your journey. We are a team of parents with lived experience and wish we had somewhere we could have turned to when we needed it. We understand. Most importantly we want you to know that you are not alone.

Affiliations & Sponsors
Holding Space is proudly sponsored and supported by
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