What we offer

At Coram Family Lives we understand that strong family relationships are the foundation of a thriving society. We also know that family life does not always work out the way we had hoped or anticipated. Becoming a new parent, experiencing couple/relationship difficulties or having parenting challenges, our family relationship service is designed to support mums, dads and their families through every step of their journey, from perinatal support to teenage years.  We recognise that each family is unique, so our services are tailored to meet specific need, working within the home, the community or in school we can help develop personalised strategies and provide access to the resources and support to help build happier relationships and happier families.

Our skilled and experienced team of staff and volunteers can help families navigate through relationship difficulties, communication breakdown and other challenges, enabling them to find healthier ways to connect and resolve conflict. Offering valuable insights and practical support to enhance parenting skills, we provide evidence-based techniques to help build a nurturing and supportive family environment.

Our support services

With over 50 years of experience, Coram Family Lives is a trusted name in family support. From our freephone helpline and online support to our community based 121 services, programmes and workshops, we believe that every family should have somewhere to turn to for support both in good times and bad. We aim to provide a warm, confidential space that encourages participation and partnership without judgment, criticism or stigma.

We offer the following types of support:

• Weekly 1:1 support for up to 8 weeks delivered at home or community setting
• Coram Family Lives helpline, email, WhatsApp and live chat support
• Parenting workshops and programmes
• Online resources and advice via our website

Important Service Update

Our Whole Family Relationship Support Service will be closing at the end of June 2026 when the contract for delivering the service ends. We will continue to accept referrals until the end of February. Please be aware that support offered during this period may be shorter in duration than usual due to the upcoming closure.

Ongoing Support from Coram Family Lives

Families can continue to access a wide range of national support services through Coram Family Lives, including:

• Helpline: 0808 800 2222
• Email and live chat services: available through our website
• Website: www.coramfamilylives.org.uk

These services remain available to offer guidance, information, and emotional support.

A message from our team

Our Whole Family Relationship Support team, Adele, Moira, Amit and Kate, alongside our dedicated volunteers, have greatly valued working with you. It has been a privilege to support families together, and we deeply appreciate your trust and collaboration.