Children from refugee backgrounds: local Support for families in Hertfordshire
Flourish
Flourish is a countywide service providing advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to any refugee or asylum seeker in Hertfordshire who is experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing or daily challenges. This service is primarily available to those aged 18 and above, but schools are encouraged to refer to the service if they believe the family could use any additional wider support. Flourish also supports host families of Ukrainian guests and can help a young person is worried about the home situation. The service is a rapid route to support for families and is open access. Referrals are welcomed by anyone, including self-referrals as well as professionals.
Contact Flourish:
Telephone: 0203 727 3600
Email: flourish@hertsmindnetwork.org
Support for Ukrainian refugees in Hertfordshire
Information about support for Ukrainian refugees in Hertfordshire which includes links to national efforts as well as local support for families:
Hertfordshire County Council: Ukrainian support in Hertfordshire
The website includes the Hertfordshire welcome pack which is an excellent starting point for practical information and should be read alongside the Government ‘Guide for Ukrainians Arriving in the UK‘:
Hertfordshire County Council: Hertfordshire welcome pack
Gov.UK: Guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
The welcome pack includes information on:
- local support and supplies
- free school meals
- family centres
- childcare
- services for young people
- money advice
- doctors and emergency numbers
- health and wellbeing
- libraries
Community help in Hertfordshire
Community help in Hertfordshire
The website is hosted by Community Help Herts, a partnership of voluntary sector organisations who can signpost Ukrainian refugees to additional voluntary sector support in Hertfordshire: