We provide support for fathers through a range of different services.
Edinburgh (Harbour Project)
The Circle Fathers’ Worker offers individual support to children and their fathers impacted by parental substance use. The support also includes a small groupwork programme. (see Families Affected by Drugs & Alcohol)
Contact: Alix Brown, Father’s Worker
Tel: 07743 929497
Addiewell Prison (Anchor Project)
This service supports fathers in Addiewell Prison preparing for release, to help meet their particular support needs. (see Parental Imprisonment)
Contact: Georgina Lyttle, Project Manager
Tel: 0131 551 7576
North Edinburgh (Haven Project)
The Circle Fathers’ Worker offers individual support to children and their fathers alongside a group in North Edinburgh to support local fathers: Dadtastic.
Contact: Emma Hinton, Project Manager
Tel: 07842 231391
West Lothian
This service works in partnership with Fathers with historical or current substance use and their families. A dedicated Family Outreach Worker will work in partnership, to reduce barriers and support opportunities to build relationships with their family. Providing opportunities for Fathers to feel supported and gain confidence in their parenting role.
Contact: Christine Ferguson, Family Outreach Worker
Tel: 07775195579
Being a better father, learning more about babies' safety and wellbeing.
Great that I now know how substances affected babies and development.