Support for families in the Penwith area .

The Family Information Service
 Information to families with children from 0 – 19 years, and signpost to relevant contacts and services. We can provide details on registered childcare, leisure activities for children and families and family support and information services. 		Click here to access the CYPF Directory

BACK UP
Backup is a free service offering parents support, tools and strategies to manage challenging behaviour. 
The service is available in a group setting or one to one home visits.

 
Telephone: Liz Norris 01736 332020

COMPASS is the name of the Youth Inclusion Support Panel.
It offers one to one work with children/young people aged 8 - 13 ar risk of anti-social or offending behaviour.
Anyone can refer to COMPASS, including referral by the children themselves, parents and carers or other family members, as well as local organisations.
Referrals need to confirm to the eligibility criteria which you can discuss further with the COMPASS team, which amongst other things require that two separate people or organisations have concerns about the child's behaviour.

 
Telephone: Amy Julian
01872 274567
DIVA (Domestic Violence and Abuse)
Women's Aid outreach project for women of West Cornwall.
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Penzance

01736 334675
Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) 
Office open
Mon-Thurs 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.,
Friday 10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Luncheon clubs for over-60s, meals on wheels (drivers & volunteers needed), clothing store, books on wheels, help with shopping, transport and visiting, hospital & residential home comforts trolleys, emergency services.
Click here to visit the WRVS website
E Gardner
Project Office
1 Trendeal Gardens
Penzance

(01736) 362169
Cornwall Children's Fund
Work with children and young people (5 - 13 years) in the community to promote social inclusion.
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Penzance

01736 332020
DIAL Cornwall
Disability Information Advice Line - free and confidential advice service.
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Hayle

01736 759500
Home Start West Cornwall
A local charity supporting families in Penwith and Kerrier.
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Penzance

01736 359084
Lesbian Line Cornwall
Helpline for women who are, or who think they may be, bisexual or lesbian.
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Penzance

01736 754225
Mediation Cornwall
Trained volunteers help to resolve disputes, mainly between neighbours.
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Penzance

01736 874620
Penwith and Kerrier MIND Befriending Scheme
Befriending service for adults experiencing mental distress.
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Camborne

01209 714550
Penzance Share
Young people's information and advice shop.
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Penzance

01736 361059

Parentline Plus
The biggest independent provider of parenting support in the country, is a national charity that works for and with parents.  We know that parents want to do the best they can for their children, but we also know that family life can sometimes be challenging and difficult.  After all, there is no one right way to parent.  We encourage parents to see that asking for help is a sign of strength, offer practical solutions and suggest ways to manage their particular situations and difficulties.
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Freephone:
0808 800 22 22
Penzance Natural Health Centre
A wide range of complimentary therapies provided by qualified and registered practitioners.
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Penzance

01736 360522
West Cornwall Women's Aid
For women and children escaping domestic abuse. Safe refuge, outreach, helpline, and counselling.
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Penzance

01736 367543
Treyla
Treyla was set up to tackle issues of social exclusion amongst some of the most hard to reach children and young people in West Cornwall
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PO Box 171
Penzance
TR18 2WJ

01736 367377