Family life is full of ups and downs

Parents and families in Scotland mostly do a fantastic job but everyone struggles at times. This website brings together the best free support and information.

Parenting across Scotland is a partnership of charities - read about us.

Information for parents and families

Get quickly to the information and support you need.

We've gathered together the organisations that can help, plus good websites and leaflets for parents and families in Scotland.

Find info and support now

Need someone to talk to? Phone one of our partners' helplines…

All advice is free and confidential.

ParentLine Scotland

For any parent or carer who needs information, support or guidance, or simply someone to talk to.

Telephone: 0800 028 2233

Lone Parent Helpline

For any single parent needing free confidential advice, including benefit calculations and help finding childcare.

Telephone: 0808 801 0323

Advice Service Capability Scotland

If you or your child has a disability, call Capability Scotland for advice and information.

Telephone: 0131 313 5510

Textphone: 0131 346 2529

Relationships Helpline

Support and information to strengthen and improve your relationships and family life.

Telephone: 0845 122 8655

More helplines

Relationship counselling

The Christmas decorations are packed away and the new year is well and truly upon us. This can be a difficult time of year for couples, problems that were shelved for the holidays now have to be dealt with. Relationship counselling can help you talk through your problems and find solutions. To find out more visit the Relationships Scotland or Scottish Marriage Care websites.