In an emergency
If you need urgent help now, call 999.
There’s support available if you:
- are struggling with your mental health
- need advice about building a positive relationship with your baby
- want tips to take care of your mental and emotional wellbeing
This includes special services for problems that happen during your pregnancy and the first 2 years of your child’s life – known as the ‘perinatal’ period.
Children’s wellbeing is closely linked with their parent’s wellbeing. Some parents feel overwhelmed after the birth of a baby, so it's important to talk to your health visitor, midwife or GP if you and/or your partner feel under pressure.
Mental health support in Haringey
Whittington perinatal mental health
Support for women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the first 2 years after birth.
Find out more about perinatal mental health services on the Whittington Health NHS Trust website
Haringey parent-infant psychology service (PIPs)
A therapy service that supports parents, and their babies (up to the age of 2).
PIPs are also offering individual parent-baby support to families, using Video Interaction Guidance (VIG). Email familyhubs@haringey.gov.uk or go to your local hub to self-refer and ask any questions.
Find out more about PIPs on the Whittington Health NHS Trust website
Bump to Baby – antenatal group for women and their partners
Bump to Baby is a group can help you emotionally prepare for birth.
It takes place weekly at:
- Triangle Family Hub (Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm)
- Muswell Hill Family Hub (Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm)
- Woodlands Park Children’s Centre (Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm)
Check the individual timetables of the centres to find out more and book your place:
- Muswell Hill Family Hub – Bump to Baby
- Triangle Family Hub – Bump to Baby
- Woodlands Park Children’s Centre timetable
Baby Wonder – postnatal group for parents and their infants under 6 months
The Baby Wonder group can support parents and babies under 6 months of age. The sessions cover various topics including breastfeeding and weaning.
New dates will be available from January 2025.
Saplings – groups for parents and carers under 26 with babies up to 12 months old
The Saplings group at Broadwaters Children’s Centre can help you:
- think about how you connect with your baby through play
- meet like-minded parents and carers
The group meets weekly on Wednesdays, 2pm to 3.30pm.
If you'd like to join or find out more, please contact Celia:
- phone: 07826 858 259
- email: haringeypips@nhs.net
Haringey adult mental health services and support
Find out about:
Haringey Family Information Service Directory
Search the Family Information Service Directory for organisations that offer mental health support. You can filter by age, location and condition.
Our leisure centres
Being physically active plays an important role in:
- boosting your mood
- decreasing the chance of depression and anxiety, or helping with them
- leading to a better and more balanced lifestyle
Haringey's leisure centres offer a wide range of activities to keep you and your family active while having fun!
More health and wellbeing events in Haringey
Check our What's On calendar for a wide range of activities taking place locally.
You and your baby
The following websites have useful information on getting to know your baby and developing a close relationship with them:
Tips for emotional and mental wellbeing
Information and suggestions to help you feel happy and healthy.
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