**Family Matters Hounslow - Parents Support Service**
Family Matters is dedicated to providing support to families in Richmond and Hounslow who have children with disabilities and/or additional needs. Our services are designed for families who may be feeling overwhelmed or facing challenges in their daily lives.
**What We Offer:**
- **One-on-One Support:** Our Family Matters Advisors will listen to your concerns and experiences in a non-judgmental environment.
- **Problem Identification:** Together, we will identify what is working and what isn’t in your family life.
- **Strategic Support:** We help you focus on challenging areas and provide actionable steps to address these difficulties.
- **Resource Information:** We offer information about activities and services available to you and assist in accessing them.
**Eligibility:**
- Families with children who have disabilities and/or additional needs.
**Operating Hours:**
- Family Matters operates during term time only. Please note that referrals made during school holidays will not be processed until the term resumes.
**Contact Us:**
- For more information about our Hounslow service, please contact Alka Tripathi at:
- Phone: [Insert phone number]
- Email: alkatripathi@ruils.co.uk
**Referrals:**
- To refer yourself or someone else to our Family Matters service, please complete our referral form. For Hounslow referrals, download the Hounslow referral form and email it to Alka at alkatripathi@ruils.co.uk.
**Upcoming Workshops:**
- Join us for our *Managing Challenging Behaviour* workshop on **November 7th at 10:30 AM (Online)**. Led by autism and diversity trainer Helen Eaton, the workshop will cover strategies to reduce challenging behavior by addressing anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and more.
- **Book your free place [here](#).**
**Stay Updated:**
- To receive the latest updates and information from Family Matters, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter [here](#).
For further assistance and to engage with our services, please reach out using the contact details provided. We are here to help!
Service access criteria:
Disabled children and adults and people with long term health & mental health conditions living in the Richmond Borough
Categories:
Family support groups and organisations
Youth support
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Waiting list (weeks):
8
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