Who is this for?
- Families
Who provides this?
- Children First
Description
Whole family support for children, young people, and their families who are impacted by any of the following challenges: poor mental health, parent or familial drug and alcohol use, Kinship Care, the impact of poverty. This support is offered through a variety of approaches including whole family support, one-to-one sessions, peer support, groups and family activities.
Who we can help:
- Families affected by parental/carer substance use both current and historical.
- Kinship care support for carers and their families (not currently restricted to families impacted by substance use)
- Financial wellbeing advice for families/parents with dependent children
- Whole family support for children, young people, and their families impacted by poor mental health
- Whole family wellbeing support for families where a parent or carer is currently serving in the Armed Forces
Children First Support Line:
Families are encouraged to use Children First Support Line, the national confidential helpline for anyone caring for or concerned about a child, on 08000 28 22 33. Our Financial Wellbeing Advice service is also accessible through Children First Support Line and our webpages are being regularly updated with information and advice.
How do I access this?
- Self-referrals
- Referrals by third parties
- Whole family support for mental health is accessed through Midlothian’s Team Around the Child Process which can be referred to by your child’s school, nursery, or health visitor
Is there a cost?
Free
Is there a waiting list?
This is variable depending on the nature of support needed
Location information
- Public parking available
- Wheelchair access
- Private parking available
- A family-friendly space with large group space and private consultation rooms
Opening times
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | On occasion |
| Sunday | On occasion |
