Positive Results of Council-funded Mental Health Support in Axminster

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has recognised the collaborative work done in 2023/24 by Parental Minds, HeadsUp and Action East Devon to help address the emotional and psychological needs of children and parents as they navigated life after the pandemic.

EDDC funded projects for two schools in Axminster with a mixture of services including:

• One-on-one and group counselling from qualified professionals.
• Training to become mental health ambassadors, increasing subject knowledge.
• Workshops for parents, fostering stronger family relationships and communication.
• Face to face and virtual support hubs – including self-sustaining peer support groups.
• Events, including parents’ coffee mornings, to raise awareness in informal settings.
• Training for teaching assistants.
• Lunch clubs.
• Phone support during half terms and holidays, to address feelings of isolation.

To find out more about these projects, visit the EDDC website.