Support for children, young people and families
Early Years’ Service - Multi-Cultural Family Base (MCFB)
MCFB Early Years Service offers holistic individual and group support to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic infants and their families, from pregnancy to three years old, with an emphasis on infant mental health and parental well-being.
The following parent and infant groups are currently running, a referral to access the groups is required:
- Katakeet group: pregnancy to one year old at Duncan Place, Leith, EH6 8HW - Currently full. Not accepting referrals at the moment.
- Strawberry group: one to three years old at Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD - Currently full. Not accepting referrals at the moment.
- Chinese Flower group: pregnancy to three years old at Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD. Referrals are currently open.
For more information visit the MCFB Early Years Service Facebook page, and MCFB Early Years Service website or to make a referral contact
0131 467 7052
Muslim Women’s Association of Edinburgh toddler group
This group takes place on Mondays between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm at
Women from any faith or background are welcome to attend.
To register contact
07878 380 044
SCOREscotland (Strengthening Communities for Race Equality Scotland)
SCOREScotland offers family support for Black and Minority Ethnic communities in Wester Hailes and surrounding areas. They offer support for parents and families including a monthly multicultural 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
For more information visit the SCOREscotland website or contact
0131 442 2341
Passion4Fusion
Passion4Fusion aims to create 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 Passion4Fusion website or contact
0131 210 0192
Intercultural Youth Scotland counselling
Intercultural Youth Scotland 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 a self-referral form on the website.
For more information visit the Intercultural Youth Scotland's Mental Health Service Website or contact
MHS@interculturalyouthscotland.org
0131 563 6230