We understand that this is a very challenging time for all. However for some of the people in our Community it will be even more challenging. We have compiled a list of the support out there which we know about. Use the links and phone numbers, also feel free to share with people who may need them. If you hear of something else which may be helpful to others please let us know and we will add it to the website.

 

Maximise! What to Claim Coronavirus Factsheet

Arberlour – Urgent Financial Assistance during Coronavirus

 

Supporting Children with Loss, Change and Bereavement

Some useful documents from CEC Psychological Service

One page summary – Loss and Bereavement

Parent Guidance – Supporting children with loss change and bereavement

 

Important Phone Numbers:

Social Care Direct – 0131 200 2324 – Open Mon-Thurs 8:30am- 5:00pm & Fri 8:30am- 3:55pm

Emergency Social Work – Out of hours number – 0800 731 6969

Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 802 3333

Children 1^st – 0131 446 2300

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Samaritans – 116123

Parent Line Scotland – 08000 282 233

Home Link – Voluntary agency offering advice and support for families – 0131 661 0890

Home Start – Voluntary agency offering advice and support for families – 0131 564 1540

Cedar – Voluntary agency offering advice for children affected by domestic abuse – 0131 315 8116/07850515283

Circle – Voluntary agency offering advice and support for families – 0131 552 0305

CHAI – Voluntary agency offering advice, housing support and employability support – 0131 442 1009