HENRY Buddies: A Listening Ear When You Need It Most

Are you pregnant or a parent of a child under 2?

Are you finding it challenging to adjust to family life?

Or feeling isolated and in need of someone to talk to?

You are not alone.

Our friendly HENRY Buddies are here to support you through those difficult times. Whether you need encouragement, a listening ear, or practical ideas, our Buddies can offer support tailored to you and your family’s needs.

What Does a HENRY Buddy Do?

HENRY Buddies provide regular telephone support to help parents and carers:

• Navigate the challenges of parenting a young child.
• Build confidence in their parenting skills.
• Look after their emotional well-being and feel less isolated.

Support can last a few days or several weeks—whatever works best for you. Buddies are flexible, compassionate, and here to provide understanding, encouragement, and practical advice.

What Parents Are Saying

"The calls with my buddy have really helped with my mental well-being, which in turn has helped me be a better mother and partner."

"In the early weeks of being a new parent, I really appreciated the regular calls with my buddy. Just having a kind and impartial ear to listen and encourage was valuable and helped with my confidence and perspective."

"Having a HENRY buddy has made a huge impact on my family and me. Knowing that my HENRY buddy would be contacting me weekly for me to talk to someone about concerns that first-time mothers have was such a blessing and she was an answer to prayer. She was very good at listening to me and giving advice and also making me feel that I was trying my best to be a good mother."

How Can a Buddy Help?

Buddies can:

• Offer encouragement and a safe space to talk about your worries.
• Share practical ideas for feeding, sleeping, potty training, and more.
• Help you build confidence in your parenting journey.

You Are Not Alone

Parenting is full of challenges, but you don’t have to face them by yourself. A HENRY Buddy is here to listen, support, and help you through the difficult times so you can feel more confident and connected.