SERVICE DETAILS
Together With Children, Young People, Families & Communities
Canongate Youth is delighted to be part of Edinburgh Together along with Barnardo's and Children 1st. The initiative brings together the passion, skills and expertise of the three organisations to support children and young people aged 0-18 and their families.
You can find out more about the support available for children, young people and families and how to make a referral at https://canongateyouth.org.uk/edinburgh-together.
To speak to someone from CY about Edinburgh Together contact Susie on susie@canongateyouth.org.uk
Working together with families, communities and The City of Edinburgh Council to make Edinburgh a truly child-friendly city
Our family support team work in homes and communities across the city providing a range of practical, social and emotional support around:
- Strengthening relationships
- Encouraging play
- Building young people’s skills and confidence
- Supporting school attendance
- Budgeting/Housing worries
Our local group-based activities help support parents and carers with a range of issues such as parental mental health, parenting advice or coping with additional support needs their children may have, such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Our Helpline...
Our call takers provide advice and support on a range of the issues that impact your child’s education such as:
- Accessing professional help
- Additional support needs
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Family relationships
EDINBURGH TOGETHER HELPLINE - 08000 28 23 33
Monday – Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday – Sunday 9:00am -12:00pm
Email us: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk
Web-chat: www.children1st.org.uk/plschat
