We provide support through a range of different services and groups.
Haven Project, North Edinburgh
Based in Craigroyston Primary School, this project offers a mix of whole family support and group work.
Outreach Support:
We provide short term support to families with children aged 0 – 5 years. The Outreach Workers alongside the parents will identify key practical and emotional areas for support such as baby-led weaning, baby massage, parenting support, managing health appointments and accessing community groups.
Groups:
Haven Babes: for new-borns to 6 months old. This group provides a relaxed and welcoming space for parents and their babies. Support and advice are offered alongside activities including sensory materials, treasure baskets and singing.
Baby Massage: suitable for parents/carers and babies from 6 weeks to 5 months old. Baby massage strokes are taught over five weeks and can alleviate colic and constipation and promote bonding.
Baby Brunch: for families with babies aged 6 – 12 months. We promote baby-led weaning and offer a nurturing and supportive space for parents.
Incredible Years: for families with children aged 3 – 6 years. Incredible Years is a 14-week course for parents/carers aiming to strengthen their relationship with their child, introduce routines and boundaries and encourage positive behaviours.
Contact: Julie Calder, Senior Family Outreach Worker
Tel: 0131 332 9269
Pregnancy Support, East Lothian
Our service supports mothers in East Lothian affected by substance use throughout their pregnancy. (see Families Affected by Drugs & Alcohol)
Contact: Bob Bell, Project Manager
Tel: 0131 202 8246
Pregnancy and Postnatal Service, West Lothian
Our service supports families affected by substance use, from pregnancy until two years postnatal. This support is offered in collaboration with key partners in adult addiction, maternity, neonatal and children and families services, and provides help and support with: preparation for the birth of baby, attendance of antenatal classes, care of the new-born baby, support with breast feeding and weaning, and promoting parent/infant bonding.
The Family Outreach Worker will also apply strengths-based intervention that focuses on substance use/recovery, mother-infant attachment, parental mental health, father/couple relationship support, and kinship carer/wider family social support.
Contact: Eilidh Scott, Pregnancy & Postnatal Family Outreach Worker
Tel: 07703 714769
...the worker has helped me with overall parenting skills, positive encouragement and recognises changes I have made.
My worker is very friendly and gives me good advice.