Healthy Relationships Awareness in Gloucestershire
Empowering expectant and new parents in Gloucestershire with early support, guidance, and practical tools to nurture safer, healthier family relationships.
Building Safer Families Programme
At the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, we know that the first steps into parenthood are both precious and challenging. The first 5 years of a child's life, from conception through their fifth birthday, lay the groundwork for lifelong wellbeing. During this critical window, investing in healthy relationship support can change the course of a child's future. Our Building Safer Families programme in Gloucestershire creates safer, stronger foundations for families to thrive.
How the Building Safer Families Programme Helps
Our Building Safer Families programme, is a family focussed intervention for expectant and new parents in Gloucestershire. Through education on healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing, and the impact of unhealthy behaviours, we support families to build resilience.
We focus on empowering mothers, fathers, and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to foster safe and nurturing home environments. Our approach offers a meaningful alternative to traditional relationship counselling, ensuring early help and support for families.
Unsure if this programme is right for you?
Who It's For, Eligibility & Referral Criteria
Expectant Parents
Pregnant women and their partners (all family structures welcome) looking for relationship support during the perinatal period.
New Parents
Families with a child under the age of five who want help with relationship problems, conflict resolution or relationship advice.
Open Referral
Individuals or families can self-refer, or be referred by community organisations, GPs, health visitors or social services.
Exclusions
Please note, we are unable to support medium or high risk perpetrators, serial perpetrators of domestic abuse, individuals with open criminal proceedings, or those involved in private family court cases relating to domestic abuse.
What to Expect
Initial
Assessment
After a referral, our team will conduct an assessment to understand your unique situation and needs.
Personalised
Support Plan
We'll work with you to create understand your goals and create a personalised support plan.
Group
Sessions
Families are invited to attend group sessions, focusing on recognising unhealthy patterns, conflict resolution, and building nurturing relationships.
Guidance
and Signposting
Throughout your involvement, we provide practical advice, emotional support, and signpost to trusted local services for wider needs such as parenting, housing, or mental health.
Ongoing Support
and Review
We stay connected, checking in on your progress, ensuring that the support continues to match your family's needs, and adapting when life changes.
Why Choose Our Programme
Specialist Knowledge
Over 30 years of specialist knowledge in promoting safety, accountability, and behaviour change.
Early Intervention
Our programmes are ready to support families before crisis point by reducing the risk of escalation and giving families the best start
Compassionate,
Trauma-Informed
Our interventions are delivered with care, professionalism and respect by ensuring every individual feels heard, safe and supported without judgement.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m worried about my relationship – can Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre help?
Yes, we offer healthy relationship support and guidance for expectant and new parents in Gloucestershire. Contact us for confidential advice.
What kind of programmes do you offer for parents?
We provide the Building Safer Families programme focusing on healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and emotional support for expectant and new parents of a child up to the age of 5.
Is there a cost to attend family or parenting programmes?
Our programmes are completely free to attend for eligible expectant and new parents seeking support in Gloucestershire.
Who is eligible for the Building Safer Families programme?
Expectant parents or families with a child under 5 years old in Gloucestershire can self-refer or be referred by professionals.
What support do you provide during the first 1,000 days?
We offer help with relationship problems, recognition of unhealthy behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding through early intervention.
How do I make a referral?
You can self-refer or ask a professional to refer you via our referrals page, email, or by calling our centre directly.
