Further Help: Community & Contacts

Online community, helplines, and organisations that support NICU families and dads.

What you'll find

  • TinySteps NICU Dads community (via Reddit)
  • UK health & crisis support (NHS, Samaritans, 999)
  • Organisations that support NICU families and dads in the UK

Join the TinySteps NICU Dads Community

A space for NICU dads to share experiences and support each other.

Join the TinySteps NICU Dads community

Peer support for dads — via Reddit.

Please avoid sharing personal or identifying medical information.

UK Health & Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs to talk, these UK services can help:

NHS

Mental Health Support

  • Samaritans – 116 123: Free, confidential 24/7 emotional support. samaritans.org

Emergency

  • Call 999 in an emergency – for life-threatening situations only.

Tiny Steps provides informational support and signposting. It does not replace medical advice from healthcare professionals.

If you are outside the UK, please contact your local health services.

Further Support for Dads

These UK-focused organisations offer information, resources, or groups for dads during the perinatal and early parenting period.

  • Dad Matters (Home-Start UK) – Support for dads around bonding, attachment, and mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood. home-start.org.uk/dad-matters
  • Fatherhood Solutions Coventry – Practical and emotional support for dads and father figures in Coventry and surrounding areas. ipip.co.uk/fatherhood-solutions
  • Fatherhood Institute – Research, policy, and resources focused on fatherhood and involved parenting in the UK. fatherhoodinstitute.org
  • Dads Rock (Scotland) – A Scottish charity offering groups, support, and activities for dads and families. dadsrock.org.uk
  • DadPad – Practical guides and resources for new dads, including localised versions across the UK. thedadpad.co.uk

NICU & premature baby organisations

These organisations offer information, support, and sometimes helplines for NICU and premature baby families. We don’t control their content; always check their websites for current details.

  • Bliss (UK) – Support for premature and sick babies and families. bliss.org.uk
  • DadPad (UK) – Resources for new dads. thedadpad.co.uk
  • NHS – Healthier Together – Parent and family health information. Search “Healthier Together” and your UK region.

For more UK health services and emergency contacts, see our UK Health & Crisis Support page.

Next step

Last updated: February 2025