Face2Face Befriending Service for Parents
Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Have you recently learned your child has a disability? Are you feeling overwhelmed? If so, we’re here to help.
What We Offer:
- Free and confidential 1:1 support from trained parent befrienders.
- Befrienders are parents who have been in your shoes and truly understand.
- Support in your home, free of judgment or agenda.
Talking to someone who gets it can make all the difference.
*NEW* Parents2Parents: A Group for Families of Adults with Disabilities
Parenting an adult child with additional needs or disabilities is rewarding. But it also comes with unique challenges. At White Lodge, we know how important it is to connect with people who truly understand.
That’s why we’re introducing Parents2Parents- a group for parents, carers, and grandparents of adults with disabilities.
Why Join Parents2Parents? This group offers a safe, friendly space to:
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Build Friendships: Meet others who share similar experiences.
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Share and Listen: Exchange tips, advice, and stories with people who get it.
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Find Support: Feel encouraged and understood in a welcoming community.
How It Works:
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Monthly meetings at Rendezvous, White Lodge, Chertsey KT16 0FA. There is plenty of free parking on-site.
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A relaxed and informal setting, facilitated by three trained befrienders.
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Spring Dates: 13 January, 10 February, 10 March 2025 - all from 8.00pm-9.30pm
Whether you’re looking for friendly chats, new connections, or just some extra support, Parents2Parents is here for you.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—come and join a community that truly gets it!
Monthly befriending groups for Mums and Dads
These groups are a great way to meet with others going through similar experiences. We hope the groups will help you to develop new friendships, socialise and gain emotional and moral support.
The groups are facilitated by two trained befrienders; females for the Mums group and males for the Dads.
The monthly meetings take place at: Riverbourne Health Club, Herriot Road, Chertsey, KT16 9DR.
Mum-2-Mums: 22 January, 26 February, 19 March, 23 April, 21 May, 18 June, 16 July 2025 - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm
Dad-2-Dads: 15 January, 12 February, 12 March, 30 April, 14 May, 25 June, 9 July 2025 - all from 8.00pm - 9.45pm
Could you help other parents?
There is also the opportunity to become a befriender yourself. You will get full support, and we run a training course to ensure that you are equipped with all the necessary skills.
For more information about all of our befriending groups, please contact our Face2Face Co-ordinator: