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Further Help: Community & Contacts

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

What you'll find

  • TinySteps Discord community
  • Emergency and crisis support (UK & general)
  • Organisations for NICU and premature baby support

TinySteps community

Join our Discord server to connect with other NICU dads, share experiences, and get peer support in a private, dad-focused space.

Join TinySteps Discord

Emergency & crisis support

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs to talk:

  • UK – Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
  • UK – NHS 111: 111 (non-emergency health advice)
  • UK – Emergency: 999 (life-threatening only)
  • International: Contact your local crisis or mental health helpline. Many countries have 24/7 suicide prevention and mental health lines.

This site does not provide medical or crisis advice. In an emergency, contact emergency services or your hospital.

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 region.

For more health services and emergency contacts by country, see our Health Services page.

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Last updated: February 2025