Angus Parent Peer Support - APPS

Angus Parent Peer Support - APPS Peer support group for parents/carers of young people with mental health conditions/school avoidance

01/05/2026

Our meeting will be tomorrow at 10.30- the kettle will be on. It will be good to see you if you have a young secondary school aged child who struggles to go to school.

We decided to make the most of the weather and meet today at Kinblethmont House, where they are hosting an open garden a...
21/03/2026

We decided to make the most of the weather and meet today at Kinblethmont House, where they are hosting an open garden and pop up cafe (The Hub at Friockheim)

A small group of parents/carers who have supported each other through some really tough times, whilst navigating our teenagers mental health and inability to attend school on a regular basis. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, and here we raised a village. If you have a child who attends secondary school, who is struggling to attend and you need an understanding ear, guidance through the wisdom of our lessons learnt, or even just meet like-minded people, we meet fortnightly. Next meeting Saturday 4th April at 10.30am Arbroath Round O Five O

The kettle will be on from 10.30am tomorrow at the Arbroath Round O Five O 16 Barbers Croft, Arbroath and a warm welcome...
20/02/2026

The kettle will be on from 10.30am tomorrow at the Arbroath Round O Five O 16 Barbers Croft, Arbroath and a warm welcome 🙏

If you are a parent/carer of a young person in secondary school who is unable to attend, or facing any mental health issues, this is the place for you. A small group of parents who have been through it and learnt lessons along the way, or supporting each other. Just feeling heard is half the battle!

Door is open and you are welcome

Are you a parent/carer of a teenager(s) who has a mental health condition and/or emotional based school avoidance? We ar...
23/01/2026

Are you a parent/carer of a teenager(s) who has a mental health condition and/or emotional based school avoidance? We are parents just like you who have just started a support group covering all of Angus.

A small group but already proving to be a valuable resource. A place to share, learn from each other and feel validated and heard.

The overall aim of this group is to support parents/carers to better support our young people. It's about working together and having a voice.

Private message the page for more information.

We meet every fortnight, starting tomorrow (Saturday 24th) at 10.30am at the Arbroath Round O Five O Barbers Croft Arbroath.

Kettle will be on and a warm welcome aways. Open to all parents/carers of children in secondary school.

⚠️ With the weather due to take a turn for the worse, we decided to cancel tomorrow's meeting. We have people coming fr...
03/10/2025

⚠️ With the weather due to take a turn for the worse, we decided to cancel tomorrow's meeting. We have people coming from across Angus, and we prefer common sense and preventative measures! ⚠️

Today we met and, as well as having the most delicious cakes, we talked openly about a lot of issues affecting us parent...
20/09/2025

Today we met and, as well as having the most delicious cakes, we talked openly about a lot of issues affecting us parents, with teenagers, who are unable to attend school. We don't have to explain in great detail because we just 'get it'. This group is about feeling seen and understood.

We as a group reflected on our own experiences, which shape our lives and our children. We talked a lot about living in the present moment and not getting too caught up in the 'what-ifs'. So easy to do that, think the worst, but we celebrate the absolute brilliance that our children bring. We also had a really good laugh!! It's an extremely positive meeting, where advice is shared, and we are all learning from each other! If you can't be swayed to join by that, then there is always the cakes.....

"Back to school tomorrow 🥳"How many times have you read this today and your heart just sinks because back to school, for...
18/08/2025

"Back to school tomorrow 🥳"

How many times have you read this today and your heart just sinks because back to school, for you, isn't a celebration.

I started this group because, as a working mum, I used to have to drop my child off at secondary school, in floods of tears (and that was after a battle to get there in the first place). I was already exhausted and overwhelmed and that was before my shift at work began. Then, I'd receive countless messages during the day from my child, pleading with me to help them. They felt sick. They had a headache, they had a million reasons for just wanting out of there. They don't know why, they just know that this place is making them feel disregulated. They are facing burnout. Meanwhile, I'd be receiving these messages and feeling helpless. It was a continuous cycle and it isn't sustainable, neither for me or my child.
The trouble is, societal norms and the lack of support will continue piling on the overwhelm, even when your child may not be attending regularly, if at all. This group is a place where we get it. A place you will feel seen - we can't remove any of the barriers to education, but we do try. We are a proactive and passionate group about these matters, but mostly, we just are there for each other when it can feel like no one else is.

This is open to any parent/carer of secondary school aged child, who is struggling to attend school, for whatever reason.

We meet this Saturday and fortnightly thereafter. 10.30am Round 0 Five O building, 16 Barbers Croft, Arbroath

So, our schools are going back in just over a weeks time. Your teenager is perhaps already feeling that anxiety. Or you ...
08/08/2025

So, our schools are going back in just over a weeks time. Your teenager is perhaps already feeling that anxiety. Or you as a parent/carer are growing apprehensive because you know what's coming.
This is a group of parents/carers of children attending Secondary school who have a mental health condition and/or emotional based school avoidance. It's a positive and proactive group and we welcome you along.

It is a small group but already proving to be a valuable resource. A place to share, learn from each other and feel validated and heard.

We meet fortnightly in Arbroath. Arbroath Round O Five O building. Please feel free to message the page if you would like more information about coming along.

Are you a parent/carer of a child attending Secondary school, who has a mental health condition and/or emotional based s...
07/02/2025

Are you a parent/carer of a child attending Secondary school, who has a mental health condition and/or emotional based school avoidance? We are parents just like you who have a created a support network. It's a positive and proactive group and ultimately we are looking to improve the lives of all concerned.

It is a small group but already proving to be a valuable resource. A place to share, learn from each other and feel validated and heard.

We meet tomorrow at 10.30am in the Arbroath Round O Five O 16 Barber's Croft, Arbroath.

Despite the challenges we have faced individually. Together we are stronger 💪 We are a very positive and proactive grou...
26/01/2025

Despite the challenges we have faced individually. Together we are stronger 💪 We are a very positive and proactive group and that was the message since day one.

As well as meeting fortnightly to support parents, we are now excited to have fortnightly/monthly outdoor learning opportunities for the youngsters and families with Angus Outdoor Learning and Angus Climate Hub
The intention was always to provide learning opportunities, tailored to the needs of the children. Opportunities to learn new skills, develop confidence and reduce feelings of social anxiety. Allowing the children to be themselves, whilst engaging with our community. We will bring nature inspired creativity, curiousity, environmental awareness and community connection.

"Being heard and understood is one of the greatest desires of the human heart" and to be able to make a positive change to the lives of our youngsters - it's a big step in the right direction 🌿

Tomorrow we will welcome new members to the group, but also discuss plans for future activities in 2025. If you have a...
24/01/2025

Tomorrow we will welcome new members to the group, but also discuss plans for future activities in 2025. If you have a child, in Secondary school, who has challenges attending school and/or social anxiety, please get in touch. We meet fortnightly starting tomorrow at 10.30am. The kettle will be on, albeit not around the fire but rather in the Arbroath Round O Five O 16 Barber's Croft, Arbroath.

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