Family Support

If you would like to request support for your child, please contact us in your local Aberdeenshire Speech and Language Therapy department by telephone. We will discuss your concerns with you on the phone, and provide the right support at the right time for you and your child.

Did you know that around 1 in 5 will develop a mental illness in the ante/perinatal period?At LATNEM we have lived experience. We’ve been there and now provide a safe, free peer support group for mums and birthing people in Scotland.We provide a comprehensive mental health peer support service for mothers and birthing people in Scotland.

Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone.Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.They help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be. Below are some of the areas we can help with.

Being a parent is the best job in the world. Just not all the time. It can also be the hardest. A continual learning curve with new challenges at every turn.Sometimes it can feel tough. And in those moments, when parents and carers need somewhere to turn, we want to be there for you, with information you can trust, all in one place.

Fathers Network Scotland exists to: Promote the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of fathers in Scotland through the provision of support to men in all aspects of their role as fathers and to raise awareness and increase understanding of the importance of fathers in child development and parenting.

Families Outside is the only national charity that works solely on behalf of families in Scotland affected by imprisonment.

Parenthood is an amazing job, but it’s not an easy one. There’s often lots of conflicting information out there. Doing the right thing for your wee ones can seem impossible sometimes. Parent Club is here to help by giving you information you can trust, all in one place.

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

Relationships Scotland’s network provide relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other family support services across all of mainland and island Scotland. Our work supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties. Around 40,000 people have contact with our services each year.

PETAL is the most recognised and longest established organisation for people affected by homicide or suicide in Scotland. Our professional service is supported by Scottish Government and other funders. Service provision is FREE and we provides a safe and confidential environment where those experiencing bereavement and traumatic loss, through murder or suicide can receive support, one to one counselling and other therapies. This service provision includes children and young people.

Wellbeing Scotland are a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work.

Circle is a Scottish charity working at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged children and families to improve their lives, promote their healthy development and reach their potential.

Personal, one-to-one advice and information on employment, housing, debt, benefits and consumer issues like energy bills

We exist to prevent abuse and neglect, to protect children and keep them safe from harm. Together we can help children in Scotland live in safe, loving families and build strong communities. We help survivors of abuse, trauma and other adversity to recover and we work tirelessly to protect the rights of children in Scotland.

Family Lives is a national charity providing support in all aspects of family life.