Most families experience difficulties and stress at some point in their lives. For some, help and support given at the right time can make all the difference. We provide a range of services to support children, young people and their families.
Some of the services provided include:
- assessment and planning for children and families affected by disabilities;
- an early intervention and prevention service for children and families experiencing difficulties;
- a service to support children involved in anti-social or youth offending behaviours;
- a service to children assessed as vulnerable and in need of support and protection;
- a service to Looked After Children, including those in Kinship Care, Foster Care and Residential Care;
- providing a service to the Children’s Hearing System and to the Sheriff Court;
- a service to young carers
- a service to unaccompanied asylum seeking children
Useful Contacts
| Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|
| St Lennan's Centre, 22-24 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis | 01851 822 749 |
| Lionacleit Education Centre, Liniclate, Benbecula | 01851 822 749 |
| Faire - Out of Hours Social Work | 01851 701702 |
| Police | 101 |
| NHS Western Isles, 37 South Beach, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis | 01851 708029 |
| Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration | 0131 244 8398 |
| Child Protection Co-ordinator | 01851 822 749 |