Emotional support

Separating from a partner and making decisions about property or the care of your children can be a frustrating and stressful time.

You can find support and help through lots of different places including:

• your primary health care professional or general practitioner (GP)
• community mental health services through your local district health board(external link)
• support groups in your area(external link)
• Depression website(external link)
  Information about depression and who you can contact for help
• Lowdown website(external link)
  Information for young people, with text and email support.

Support for people with children

You can also find support by doing a free Parenting Through Separation course which gives people practical advice to deal with separation.

Find out more about Parenting through Separation courses

The Family Dispute Resolution service offers mediation to help people agree on the care of their child.

Find out more about Family Dispute Resolution

This page was last updated: 28th June 2021