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ParentLine Scotland

ChildLine Scotland

ParentLine Scotland

 ParentLine Scotland - 0808 800 2222 At some time all parents find that parenting can be difficult, stressful, even impossible. ParentLine Scotland is the free, confidential, telephone helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. You can call about any problem, however big or small.

At ParentLine Scotland, we don't tell parents what to do or how to bring up their children. We listen and help callers express their feelings, and we offer support, information and advice.

Many callers phone when they are at the end of their tether, but you don't have to leave it till a situation nears crisis point. Often just talking things through can be a big help.

what do people call about?

Since our launch in 1999 we have had over 85,000 calls to the helpline. We found that the most common concerns are:

  • The relationship between parents and teenagers
  • Separation and divorce
  • Bullying
  • Family relationships
  • Child abuse.

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    ParentLine Plus operates the helpline on the same number for England and Wales. Visit the ParentLine Plus website for further helpful information for parents and carers

  •  ParentLine Scotland:
    Worried? Concerned?
    Want information?
    Want to talk it through?
    ParentLine Scotland is open:
    Monday, Wednesday & Friday
    9am - 5pm
    Tuesday & Thursday
    9am - 9pm

    I'm sick with worry about my son, he won't talk to me and I don't know what to do.

    It's so difficult being apart from my daughter.

    It's hard always being alone, the most difficult thing is the isolation.

     

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