Social work - family support groups
Autism - East Renfrewshire Autistic Spectrum Support Group
0141 881 0918
Aim of group: to support and promote the welfare of children and adults within the Autistic Spectrum. This support is also extended to children and adults with other language and communication disorders.Meetings are held throughout the year, at Clarkston Halls, Clarkston Road. Contact one of the committee for details of forthcoming meetings, or for more information.
East Renfrewshire Carers Project
Tel: 0141 577 4515
The group aims to provide information and assistance to carers and their families.
Families For Children
Tel: 0141 420 5555
Family Mediation West
Tel: 0141 332 2731
Mediates for separated/divorced families. Particularly helping parents work out arrangments for their children and avoiding or setting disputes which arise.
P.A.M.I.S
Profound and Multiple Impairment Service
Tel: 0141 572 0782
PAMIS works with the families of children and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities to provide information advice workshops for parents and carers. Opportunities are given to meet families in similar circumstances to exchange information and influence services.
Getting Ahead Project
0141 577 8673
The Getting Ahead Project is an innovative project that provides a wide range of groups to support new families and families to be in East Renfrewshire. The main aims of our groups are to provide: social support; information; enjoyment and time out. Our groups vary from First Time Mums groups to groups that are designed to specifically support mums and mums to be who are experiencing some unexpected feelings for example anxiety or difficulty coping. We also run a walk and talk group which offers a relaxed environment for mums to come along and meet other mums and get a bit of exercise at the same time.
East Renfrewshire Womens Aid
Tel: 0141 644 - 4342
Are you being abused by your current, or ex-partner? Free, confidential service offering information, support and access to a safe place to stay if required.
Opening Hours: Monday 9.30am - 1.30pm, Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm
Answering machine available to leave a message, which also provides phone numbers for an emergency.
