The Plymouth Online Directory has lists of organisations and groups for relationship support.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ communities
The Intercom Trust provides help against homophobic and transphobic prejudice, crime and discrimination.
Their Family Pride South West project includes family events, parenting support, mediation and counselling.
Parental conflict
Advice and support for parents struggling with conflict.
The Anna Freud website has advice and guidance for parents or carers in conflict or separating.
Barnardo's Family Space has information and advice on parental conflict.
Family Group Conferencing (FGC) and Mediation
When relationships difficulties are having an effect on the family life and individuals.
The Family Group Conferencing (FGC) & Mediation Service is based in Plymouth and offers a range of options to support families in times of difficulty.
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. The Plymouth Online Directory has information about CAFCASS in Plymouth.
Care arrangements
Find out more about care arrangements through the child arrangements programme on Justice.GOV.UK.
Domestic abuse
No person should be exposed to Domestic Abuse.
The Plymouth Online Directory has links to services across Plymouth that can help families.
The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.
The Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Commission was set up to review what is being done across the city to educate people, prevent and deter these types of crimes, consider what support is available for victims and make recommendations on what more could be done to make women and girls safer in the city.
To find more information and resources, visit their Endvawg campaign with Trevi.
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme can provide you with a contribution of up to £500 towards the mediation costs for eligible cases, so that separating couples can access support and avoid damaging court conflict – mediation helps families resolve issues such as childcare and finances away from the courtroom.