Information for Parents/Carers
- Do you have a child aged 3-5 or 9-12?
- Do your children attend school/nursery in the Possilpark Area?
- Do you think you and your child would benefit from some practical and emotional support?
- Do you have any issues with substance use?
Aberlour Bridges Service
Aberlour Bridges provides support to children and young people from nursery to secondary, whose parents use drugs and/or alcohol.
Aberlour believes that children and young people do better when they are able to stay with their parents. Although, many parents who have substance use issues find it difficult to cope with their children and require extra support to achieve better things in life for themselves and their children.
At Aberlour Bridges, we work with families to build on their strengths and reduce the harmful effects of their substance use on their children.
Aberlour Bridges Service can offer you:
- Support with your child’s education.
- Help with homework
- Develop child’s learning
- Encourage parental involvement
- Support within the home and community
- Home safety
- Accompaniment to health and other appointments
- Provide information / advice on community resources
- Establishing routines
- Emotional support for you and your child
- Children’s group work and activities to build confidence & self esteem
- One to one support for both you and your child
- Family support
- Setting boundaries
- Managing children’s behaviour
- How to praise and reward
- Support to meet other parents/carers
- To share experiences and support each other
Who we are
We are a voluntary organisation who work together with:
- Parents / carers / children
- Nurseries and schools
- Health services and other professionals
Together we can support your child’s health, wellbeing, education and development to help them reach their full potential.
What’s the first step?
If you feel you and your child could benefit from working with us, contact Aberlour Bridges
Alternatively ask your health visitor / addiction worker or social worker to get in touch with us.