Early Help
‘Early help’ describes any service that supports children and families as soon as problems emerge. Early help and early intervention services can be provided at any stage in a baby's, child's or young person's life, from the early years right through to adolescence. Services can be delivered to parents, children, or whole families.
Ealing Advice Service is a local service working to provide th
e people of Ealing with access to high-quality advice. The service brings together key advice agencies in Ealing to help.
The website provides help from basic information and advice, to full legal representation from a specialist solicitor or caseworker.
Supportive Action for Families in Ealing
Family life is not always easy. When difficulties and problems come up and you need someone to understand your situation and
offer you help and support – get in touch with SAFE.
SAFE can give you information and advice and help you to access the appropriate services and support to help before a manageable problem becomes bigger and more difficult to resolve.
Below are just a few examples of situations SAFE can help with:
- if you are worried about your child’s behaviour, or social and emotional wellbeing
- if you are dealing with a difficult time in your child’s life
- if your teenager is experimenting with drugs or alcohol
- if you are worried about teenage pregnancy
- if you are living with a difficult situation at home
- if you are struggling to cope with financial or relationship difficulties
- if you would like advice and parenting support
Self-referrals can be made by telephone on 020 8825 8000 or email ECIRS@ealing.gov.uk
School can refer families for a 1:1 parent-led intervention with a focus on either anxiety or challenging behaviour. The MHST also offer regular online workshops for parents/carers.
