Children's Services Directory, July 2011 - ClacksWeb
Children's Services Directory, July 2011 - ClacksWeb
Children's Services Directory, July 2011 - ClacksWeb
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Parents/Carers<br />
Agency Email Website Tel Address<br />
Know The Score www.knowthescore.info/kts/451.html 0800 587 587 9.<br />
Provides parents with information, advice and resources on drugs to help them become properly equipped to approach their children about this issue.<br />
National Drugs Helpline www.talktofrank.com 0800 77 66 00<br />
NHS 24 www.nhs24.com 08454 242424<br />
An online and telephone based service providing comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.<br />
NHS Forth Valley www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk<br />
Information and advice on troublesome thoughts feelings and actions, split into different platforms for professionals, carers and individuals. This site is designed to<br />
help people think about emotional problems and work towards solving them.<br />
Mindroom mig@mindroom.org www.mindroom.org<br />
A charity dedicated to helping children and adults with learning difficulties.<br />
Mental Welfare Commission<br />
For Scotland www.mwcscot.org.uk<br />
0131 317 1016<br />
An independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder.<br />
Providing information, advice and guidance. Mental Health Act Topic Guides- www.mwcscot.org.uk/GoodPractice/Publications/Mental_Health_Act_Topic_Guides.asp<br />
Freephone<br />
13 Gayfield Square,<br />
One Parent Families Scotland info@opfs.org.uk www.opfs.org.uk<br />
0808 801 0323 Edinburgh EH1 3NX<br />
One Parent Families Scotland is a national voluntary organisation, offering; a telephone help-line for lone parents, pregnant women and contact parents and<br />
organisations working with lone parents, Lone Parent Rights Guide and a wide range of fact sheets. a regular newsletter for members and other interested<br />
organisations and a Scottish <strong>Directory</strong> of Organisations relevant to lone parents, training.<br />
Parenting Across Scotland. www.parentingacrossscotland.org 0131 319 8071<br />
Info and advice around parenting and family issues. A multi-agency voluntary sector partnership funded by Scottish Executive to provide a focus for issues and<br />
concerns affecting parents in Scotland.<br />
Parentline Scotland www.children1st.org.uk/parentline 0808 800 2222<br />
A free confidential telephone helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. Offers parents and carers the opportunity to talk through worries, problems and<br />
concerns.<br />
Parent Network Scotland www.parentnetworkscotland.org.uk 0131 555 6780<br />
Run by parents for parents.<br />
Parents Enquiry Scotland www.parentsenquiryscoltand.org<br />
Provides support and advice for parents and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people.<br />
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