“We want a society in which single parent families are treated equally and fairly. To get there, we provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family. And we campaign and influence policy to reduce stigma against single parents, and make services more accessible to all families – whatever their shape or size.”
“No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders.”
“All of our services are provided over the telephone or internet which provide enormous flexibility, comfort and confidentiality to those we support.”
Website: Home – NoPanic
Telephone: 0300 772 9844 open10 am – 10pm. Calls cost the same as a 01 or 02 numbers and are included in minutes packages.
Youth Helpline: 0330 606 1174. A special helpline for young people under the age of 18.
Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 3pm-6pm
Thurs: 3pm-8pm
Sat: 6pm-8pm
“Crocus Group is a bereavement support service for children and young people living in the Highlands. Our services are available free of charge to young people living with grief, regardless of their location or the cause of their bereavement.”
“the project HiMRA aims to empower and bring together people who identify as migrants and refugees, and to strengthen community integration and social inclusion in the Highlands of Scotland.”
Website: HIMRA
General enquiries email: himra@birchwoodhighland.org.uk
Director
Dr Clare Daly
clare.daly@birchwoodhighland.org.uk
07849398141
Community Worker
Huda Donald
huda.donald@birchwoodhighland.org.uk
07388995107
“Families Outside is the only national charity that works solely on behalf of families in Scotland affected by imprisonment
To achieve this we offer direct support to families via our Helpline and our Regional Family Support Coordinators.
We provide training and information to professionals who come into contact with families affected by imprisonment, such as teachers, social workers, health professionals, the police, and prison staff.
We also conduct research and provide information and resources to our supporters, funders, and government highlighting the issues affecting families and campaigning to improve policy and practice so that families are better provided for.”
Website: Help, information, and support for families of prisoners | Families Outside
If you are looking for support, please call our Helpline on 0800 254 0088
Email support@familiesoutside.org.uk
If you have a general enquiry, please call our Head Office 0131 557 9800
Email admin@familiesoutside.org.uk
“Reach can help you understand your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your support for learning.”
Reach offer support for a range of situations including:
Website: Reach – understand children’s rights to education and support in Scotland
“Supporting children, parents and families in Scotland
Families, in all their shapes and sizes, are the foundation of our society and our future. Parents and other family members mostly do a great job in bringing up children but it can be tough at times.
Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities which offers support to children and families in Scotland. We work together to focus on parenting issues and to help realise our vision:
“A Scotland where all parents and families are valued and supported to give children the best possible start in life.“
“Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone – we’re here to listen”.
Weekdays: Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 2 am.
Weekend: Friday 6 pm to Monday 6 am.
Please contact Breathing Space during the opening hours above on 0800 83 85 87.
Breathing Space offer information in BSL. How to contact the Breathing Space BSL service.
“Citizens Advice Scotland is a registered charity that helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice.”
Nairn: Nairn Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey: Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
Ross and Cromarty: Home – Ross and Cromarty CAB
East and Central Sutherland: East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
North and West Sutherland: North and West Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
Skye and Lochalsh: Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
Caithness: Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, impartial and confidential advice
Highland wide contact details:
Scottish Citizens Advice Helpline 0800 028 1456
Website: Citizens Advice Scotland
“We are a network of local advice centres covering all of Scotland. Our expert advisors offer free, impartial advice on energy saving, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, greener travel, cutting water waste and more….our mission is to help people in Scotland create warmer homes, reduce their bills and help tackle climate change.”
“As well as advice for yourself, you can get in touch with us on behalf of someone else; like a family member you’re caring for or a friend you’re helping out. We never cold call, so will only contact you if you request it.”
By phone: Free on 0808 808 2282. Our lines are open Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm, and Saturday 9am – 5pm. Please note our phone lines are often quite busy in the evenings and at weekends.
Website: Home Energy Scotland
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