Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon

There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait

Group Support

Mothers in Mind

Our Mothers in Mind group is for women in the perinatal period who are struggling with their mental health. We are a small, friendly group of women who will reassure you without judgement, only kindness. This group offers mums a place to find comfort, advice and support while experiencing anxiety, depression, low-mood, or loneliness around the time of pregnancy or after birth. The group is a place for sharing thoughts and experiences, taking part in activities or purely enjoying the company of other mums and their babies. We welcome babies up to the age of 12 months. The group runs in blocks of 12 weeks.

If you would like to join the group just drop us line using the Contact Us form. If you are a professional who wants to make a referral, a referral form can be downloaded below and emailed to office@homestarteemd.org.uk or contact Nicola as above to discuss.

The group meets on Friday mornings at The Beacon centre, Pendragon House, Beacon Lane, Exeter EX4 8LZ.

Download Mothers in Mind Referral form

Stay and Play Group – Exeter

Our weekly group for parents or carers with their babies and children 0-4 years, Tuesdays, 13.00 – 14.30 at The Beacon Centre, Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LZ. Children get the chance to play, learn, and develop, while having fun. Build stronger parent and child attachment, and chat to other parents in a supportive environment.

No referral needed, just message us or drop in to register to attend.

What I like about Home-Start is that they give you the tools to solve other problems which extend well beyond the reach of the group. There isn’t this network of support with any other group.

Supported Family

Honiton Groups

Find us in the Parental Minds Community Hub in Honiton on Wednesdays. We have a Bumps and Babes session in the morning for pregnant mothers and non-mobile babies with parents, followed by our Teenie Tiddlers Group for parents with mobile babies who are starting to crawl and explore. Both groups offer a free, relaxed, drop-in session where parents/carers can connect with others, share experiences, and explore wellbeing topics. No referral needed, just message us or drop in to register to attend.

Wednesdays – Bumps & Babes 10.00 – 12.00 at Parental Minds, 1 Kings Court, Honiton, EX14 1HG
Wednesdays – Teenie Tiddlers 12.30 – 14.30 also at Parental Minds, Honiton

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