Scottish Women’s Aid provide support to women, children and young people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline can also be contacted 24 hours a day on 0800 027 1234. You can also access web chat on The Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline's website. There are a number of local services who can provide support and the helpline will be able to signpost you to these.

The Scottish Women's Rights Centre helpline is where women can speak to solicitors or advocacy workers about issues affecting them. You can contact them on 08088 010 789.

Domestic abuse is a criminal offence and should be, where possible and safe to do so, reported to police through 999(emergency) or 101 (non-emergency). It can be reported online.

You have the right to ask Police Scotland about the background of a partner, potential partner or someone who is in a relationship with someone you know, and there is a concern that the individual may be abusive.

You can apply through the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse online. This can also be done through a third party who is concerned for another individual, the third party may be a statutory or third sector organisation.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour, you’re not alone.

If you or someone you know needs help with domestic abuse, the Safer Scotland website has information on who to call for support. It also has advice on how to help someone who is living in a bad relationship. You can call them on 0800 027 1234.

Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution is a charity that can help a parent or carer experiencing conflict at home. They offer free events and digital resources to help parents deal with understanding conflict.

Children’s Health Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to informing, promoting, and campaigning on the healthcare needs and rights of all children and young people across Scotland.

Services include:

• Children’s Health and Wellbeing Services
• Care Experienced Children and Young People Services 
• Health Rights for Children and Young People Services

Children’s Health Scotland also run Self-Management Service Programmes (SMS). SMS supports children and young people aged 9-17, who are living anywhere in Scotland with a health condition. These are held either online (SMS: CONNECT) or face-to-face (SMS: F2F), and consist of a mixture of games, relaxation, discussions, practical skills activities, or peer support so that children and young people feel better able to cope with their health condition. 

Children and young people who have completed an SMS Programme can also take part in SMS: HUB, a monthly online meet up for boosting health and wellbeing.

Find out more on the Children's Health Scotland website:

• SMS: CONNECT
• Services for children and young people in and leaving care
• Health rights for children and young people.
   

Children First's support line is there for families – offering free emotional and practical help with anything that affects families on the phone, or by webchat. Parents or carers can talk things through with Children First on the phone: 0800 028 2233 or online using the webchat.

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity, working alongside families to build relationships and provide emotional, practical and financial help and support. They support survivors of abuse, neglect and other traumatic experiences to recover and help Scotland’s communities to protect children. Visit the Children First website to find out more or call the Children First support line on 0800 028 2233. The support line also has trained money advisers who can help with advice about debt, benefits and managing a budget. 

Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport is a partnership between Children First and sportscotland. They work with governing bodies of sport, local authority sports/leisure departments, leisure trusts and sports clubs to help children stay safe and have fun while taking part in sport. They provide advice, consultancy, resources and training for any sports organisation working with children. To find out more call 0141 419 1156 or visit their website. 

Cerebral Palsy Scotland is a charity that help people with cerebral palsy to build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships. They offer therapy tailored to the needs of your child, including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. You can find out more by visiting Cerebral Palsy Scotland website.

Scotland has a free Career Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) service. The CIAG service is available in all state secondary schools in Scotland. It can also be accessed online, telephone helpline, and in their high street centres.

Your child can also get support from My Kids Career, Apprenticeships.scot, and Skills Development Scotland.