getting more support as a carer?

[MitchyInge]

had quite a rough night with my 17yo, at today's appointment want to find out about getting more support as it's too much for one person at times - but what is really on offer, if anything? the last hospital she was in had a really good support group for parents, it was a lifesaver. feel like I'd benefit from something like that again, but don't have time or energy at present to set one up so am wondering where other 'carers' turn for support - there is only so much leaning on friends I want to do before they all die of compassion fatigue

try www.youngminds.org.uk/ YoungMinds provides a telephone helpline service to parents with a concern about their child's emotional problems or behaviour. If you're a worried parent, call us at the YoungMinds Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544. Our opening hours are 9.30am-4pm Monday to Friday . Calls from landlines and mobiles are free. Find out how the service works.

carers support service has offices all over the place, barnardos may also be able to point you in the right direction?

Thanks very much, some good starting points