Useful Links for Parents and Families

Parents and Families

Parent Club Scotland The Scottish Government’s resource website for everything from Baby Boxes and parenting tips, to meal ideas and advice on childcare entitlement.
Dads Care Aberdeen A Scottish charity supporting fathers and children throughout the northeast of Scotland and beyond.
Families Outside An independent charity providing support and information to families affected by imprisonment.
Families Need Fathers A charity concerned with maintaining a child’s relationship with both parents during and after a family breakdown.
Mumsnet A website of parenting tips, product reviews and advice for parents.
National Lone Parent Helpline A free helpline providing impartial and confidential advice to single-parent families.
Parenting Across Scotland (PAS) Information and support for parents, carers and families across Scotland.
StepIn ASAP An organisation of psychotherapists and related practitioners supporting those in stepfamily situations.

BAAF Adopting and Fostering BAAF Scotland supports, advises and campaigns for better outcomes for children in care.
ChildLine A free, private and confidential helpline for children and young people up to the age of nineteen.
Sandyford Caring about sexual, reproductive and emotional health in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Breathing Space A free, confidential, phone and web-based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Choose Life The national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
Counselling Directory A network for those looking for support from professional counsellors or psychotherapists.
COSCA Scotland’s professional body for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Providing face-to-face and group support after the death of someone close.
Health In Mind An extensive range of services for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Healthy Working Lives Helping employers create a safer, healthier and more motivated workforce.
Know the Score Scotland’s drugs information gateway with information on drugs and the effects of drug misuse.
Living Life To The Full General advice to help you live life to the full.
NHS Suicide Prevention Advice for improving your mental health.
Samaritans Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Scottish Recovery Network An initiative designed to raise awareness and promote the issue of recovery from serious and long-term mental health problems.

• Citizens Advice Scotland Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.