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:

Child abuse.

bluebell at parentline scotland

We are also delighted to be able to offer Scotland's first postnatal depression telephone helpline "Bluebell at ParentLine Scotland". The initiative is a joint venture between CHILDREN 1ST and CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church of Scotland. All calls are answered by specially trained volunteers, and for the first time a Scotland-wide support service is available for anyone affected by postnatal depression. The helpline number is 0800 345 7457. You can view our factsheet on postnatal depression below.

factsheets

• Relationships between parents and teenagers
• Bullying
• Are you worried about a child?
• Family Relationships
• Parentline FAQ
• Calling All Dads
• Postnatal Depression

have you ever called the ParentLine Scotland helpline? We really value your feedback as it helps us to provide a better service. let us know what you thought.

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more information

our latest annual review
become a ParentLine call taker
what about confidentiality?
how is the service run?

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