Being a parent or carer is tough job and we want to support you as much as possible. Please find below some useful websites and resources that we have identified that may be of help to you and your child/children.

For local support you can also contact the following:

• Falkirk Council Parenting Coordinator on 01324 506687
• Stirling Council Parent and Family Support Team, email: parenting@stirling.gov.uk
• You may also wish to contact your local nursery or health visitors.

Local Resources and Information

• Stirling Council – Children and Families information
• Falkirk Council – Children and Families Information
• Clacks Council – Children and Families Information

General Resources

• Young Minds – Support for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties
• Children 1st/Parentline Scotland – Practical advice and support for children and families
• Relationships Scotland – Parenting resources and information
• CAMHS Resources – National website that pools together various resources and support toolkits
• Living Life to the Full – This is an 8 session course that has been written by a Psychiatrist who has many years of experience using a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach and aims to help young people develop skills in everyday life
• The Incredible Years – For behavioural problems and general parenting advice
• Hands On Scotland (NHS Fife CAMHS) – Things to try is a collection of resources to help support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, put together by Fife CAMHS. Some are aimed at children and young people, some are more for parents and carers, and some are designed for professionals who work with children and young people. Have a look, try some out, and see if there’s something that helps you.

ADHD

• Scottish ADHD – Coalition Helping to support adults and children living with ADHD in Scotland

Anxiety

• Young Minds – Specific help surrounding supporting an anxious child

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Amazing Kids – Some videos showcasing what it is like to live with ASD from the perspective of children and young people
• Autism Initiatives – General support and advice for those with ASD in the UK
• National Autistic Society – A UK society that supports those with ASD and their families
• Scottish Autism – Resources helping to support and enable those living with Autism in Scotland

Bereavement/Grief

• Child Bereavement UK – Support for children, young people and their family experiencing grief
• Hope Again – Helping to support young people to live again following loss

Eating Disorders

• Beat – UK charity that provides support and help for those affected by an eating disorder (see list of services provided by Beat)
• Cared Scotland – Support for parents and carers of those with an eating disorder

Learning Disabilities

• Challenging Behaviour Foundation – Helping support those with a severe learning disability
• Kindred – For parents and carers of those with complex needs
• Contact – For families with disabled children
• CEN – Support and links for children with exceptional healthcare needs

LGBT+

• LGBT Youth – A website with advice and an online chat facility for LGBT communities and allies
• Stonewall – An organisation that aims to promote acceptance without exclusion

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• OCD Youth – Awareness and support for those under 25 with OCD

Self-Harm

• Self-Harm UK – Support for those affected by self-harm
• Harmless – A user-led site that provides support and help for self-harm and suicide prevention

Sleep

• Sleep Scotland – Resources and help with sleep hygiene

Substance Misuse

• Addiction – Free, confidential support and advice surrounding drug and alcohol issues
• Young Minds – Specific advice and guidance about supporting a child or young person with substance or alcohol problems