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We are a small charity and ALL money raised really does make a difference to what we do. Please help us if you can. https://charities.everyclick.com/purchase?d=D&cn=Dr%20Bells%20Family%20Centre&cid=11788&ctId=CT38594&cy=GBP&partner=1

Via a partnership with Victoria Park Child and Family Centre and Pilrig Child and Family Centre we provide a range of parenting support groups at Dr. Bell's. Child and Family Centres provide support for families aimed at children in need of care and protection, children affected by disability, or affected by the disability of a family member. Support can include groupwork, individual and family work, respite care and practical support. http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet

Ever wondered what a Community Cafe is, where they are in Edinburgh,
when they are open, whether you can volunteer at one or just looking for a new cafe to visit?
This website for Edinburgh you will find a community cafe near you to suit your needs. Whether you are after a curry, a place to take the kids or a quite cuppa, there is a cafe for you. How about going for a walk and popping into a Community Cafe one sunny afternoon. All the information is here to make it easy. http://www.edinburghcommunitycafes.org.uk/

Dr. Bell's are partners in a new initiative to develop a health and food training Hub in Edinburgh which is managed by Edinburgh Community Food. http://www.edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk

Edinburgh Food and Health Training Hub aims to identify and under­stand the needs of the people of Edinburgh in the area of Food and Health. With this know­ledge it is increas­ing com­mu­nic­a­tion and net­work­ing between train­ers, front line work­ers and com­munit­ies to ensure food and health train­ing and learn­ing in Edinburgh is effi­cient, tar­geted and access­ible. www.foodandhealthtraining.org.uk

Edinburgh Women's Aid is an all women, confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge accommodation for women and any accompanying children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse from a partner or ex-partner. http://ewa.smartchange.org/

Family Mediation Lothian runs contact centres throughout Lothian which provides a safe welcoming meeting space for parents and children. A contact centre runs at Dr. Bell's on a Sunday. Contact Family Mediation Lothian for details on 0131 226 4507 http://www.familymediationlothian.org/

HarrisHoward Psychology Practice provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Lifespan Integration to individuals, groups and organisations. They offer appointments at Dr. Bell's on a Thursday morning. http://www.harrishoward.com/

Home-Start offers support visits in your home from trained volunteers, and some groups for parents and children. Home-Start works with families in need of support who have at least one child under the age of 5. http://www.homestartleith.co.uk/

Multi Cultural Family Base Early Years Service aims to address the needs of vulnerable families with children aged 0-6. It offers individual family support through home-based visits, play visits and group experiences for parents and children. http://www.mcfb.org.uk/early.html

Play-Base is a voluntary organisation that aims to encourage the educational and social development of individuals through the provision of training for parents, play workers and carers. http://www.playbase.org.uk/

Saheliya is a Black and Minority Ethnic Women's Mental Health organisation. Saheliya aims to provide a safe and confidential service that supports the mental health and well-being of Black and Minority Ethnic women in Edinburgh. http://www.lchpf.co.uk/saheliya.htm

Sikh Sanjog offer a variety of support for Sikh Women and their families, including training, a women's group and activities for childen and young people. http://www.sikhsanjog.com/index.html

Working for Families is a City of Edinburgh Council project helping parents access employment, education, volunteering and training. An advisor is based at Dr. Bell's. http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/workingforfamilies/