Children in families with alcohol and drug problems

Children living in families with alcohol or drug use can be at risk of harm. We work with families where there is a problem to help keep children, young people and unborn babies safe.

We encourage parents to get the help they need.

We make sure that children whose parents or guardians attend drug or alcohol services are protected from harm and their needs are met.

Contact Social Care Direct if you are worried about a child or young person’s safety or wellbeing. 

In an emergency phone

999

if it's not urgent phone

101.

Pregnant women with substance abuse problems

PrePare is an intensive parental substance use service. It offers support before, during and after the baby's birth and work with women who are pregnant or have just given birth and are affected by drugs and alcohol.

How we work with families

The Children Affected by Parental Substance Misuse (CAPSM) guide for staff and agencies sets out how we can best work together, and with parents, to help reduce risks to children. Download these guidelines below. They apply to everyone in Edinburgh and the Lothians who works with children and families and alcohol and drug users.

Parents may find the guide useful. It shows how agencies work together to help the family.

Visit Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership to find out how it helps people with substance use problems.

PrePare

Address: Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh, EH14 3JF

Telephone: 0131 453 9208