Support for children, young people and families
Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB) - Early Years’ Service
Offering holistic individual and group support to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic infants and their families, from pregnancy to three years of age, with an emphasis on infant mental health and parental wellbeing. The following parent and infant groups are currently running, a referral to access the groups is required.
- Katakeet group - pregnancy to one year of age at Leith Community Centre, Leith, EH6 6AD
- Strawberry group - one to three years of age old at Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD
- Chinese Flower group - pregnancy to three year years of age old at Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD.
For more information visit the , and or to make a referral contact
0131 467 7052
Muslim Women’s Association of Edinburgh toddler group
This group takes place on Mondays between 10.30am and 12.30pm at
Exhibition Room
Edinburgh Central Mosque
EH8 9BT
Women from any faith or background are welcome to attend. To register contact
07878 380 044
SCOREscotland (Strengthening Communities for Race Equality Scotland)
Offering family support for Black and Minority Ethnic communities in Wester Hailes and surrounding areas for parents and families. Support includes a monthly multi-cultural café, a cycling programme to encourage active travel and healthy living; employability and careers guidance projects and a twice weekly community fridge service that runs at
SCOREscotland
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA
For more information visit the or contact
0131 442 2341
Passion4Fusion
Creating support structures and safe spaces to meet the needs of the BME community in Edinburgh. Passion4Fusion offers health and wellbeing support for families (both children and adults), as well as creative arts, mental health and sports activities for young people. They also provide support on advocacy issues as requested.
For more information visit the or contact
0131 210 0192
Intercultural Youth Scotland counselling
Offers counselling for young BAME people aged 12 to 25 years. Up to 12 confidential, free one to one sessions can be accessed through the counselling service online.
To register complete and submit .
For more information visit or contact
MHS@interculturalyouthscotland.org
0131 563 6230