Partner agencies


Fife Council

Social Work Department, East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TE.

Tel: 01592 583322


Attention Fife (ADHD Support)

Support and information network for parents and carers of children with ADHD type difficulties.

Hunter House, John Hunter Court, St Brycedale Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1EQ

Tel: 01592 267858
Email: info@attentionfife.info


Barnardo’s Levenmouth Links

Individual and groupwork support to young people aged 10-16 and their families in the Levenmouth area.

The Old School House, Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3AD

Tel: 01333 592499
Fax: 01333 592226
Email: levenmouth.links@barnardos.org.uk


Barnardo’s Shops

249 High Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1JF

Tel: 01592 205141


Citizens Advice & Rights Fife (CARF)

Local Citizen's Advice Bureau - delivering free, independent, confidential advice and information, plus representative service.

15 Wemyssfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XN

Tel: 01592 412230


Clued Up (Drug advice and support)

Providing a comprehensive "youth friendly" drug information and support service for young people under 25 in the Kirkcaldy area, also targeting the wider issues of general well-being and lifestyle.

Unit 9, Coal Wynd Estate, Coal Wynd, Kirkcaldy

Tel: 01592 412193


CVS Fife

Promoting social inclusion in Fife. The socially excluded can include people from amongst the following groups: unemployed people; those living in poverty; the mentally and physically disabled; ethnic minorities; carers; addicts; the homeless and poorly housed; those in areas badly served by public transport.

23-27 Randolph Street, Buckhaven, Fife, KY8 1AT

Tel: 01592 414588


Cottage Family Centre

The Cottage Family Centre works to promote and support families with pre-school children living in the Templehall and surrounding area of Kirkcaldy. Services include home visiting and drop-in information/advice support, childcare to support adult formal/informal learning opportunities, and parent and child groups.

29-31 Cawdor Crescent, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LH

Tel: 01592 269489
Fax: 01592 269489
Email: info@thecottagefamiylcentre.org.uk


Drug and Alcohol Project Leven

One-to-one confidential counselling, advice and information for people affected by their own or another’s substance misuse.

2 Parkdale, Park Drive, Leven, KY8 5AQ

Tel: 01333 422277
Fax: 01333 422288
Email: daplevenmouth@yahoo.co.uk


Fife Alcohol Support Service

Help and advice for people affected by alcohol related problems. One to one counselling, group work, self help, alcohol education courses and advice via the telephone

17 Tolbooth Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1RW

Tel: 01592 206200
Fax: 01592 206201
Email: enquiries@fife-alcohol-support.org.uk


Fife Gingerbread

An organisation working with one parent families.

Arden House (Annexe), Commercial Road, Leven, KY8 4QX

Tel: 01333 592298
Fax: 01333 592230


Home-Start Kirkcaldy

We recruit, train and support volunteers who visit families in their own homes. Volunteers offer friendship, support and practical assistance.

5 South Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1YA

Tel: 01592 565285
Fax: 01592 594503


Includem Fife

Bespoke packages of support to meet the individual needs of young people. We work closely with local authorities, families and carers. Our Home Support Service aims to prevent young people in vulnerable families becoming involved in more formal measures of care. For those in care away from home we help to ease the transition back into their own communities. Our Community Intensive Support Service works with chaotic young people who are persistent offenders.

Huntsmans House, 33 Cadham Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU

Tel: 01592 742065
Email: includem.fife@includem.co.uk


Integrated Community Schools

Provide support to children, young people and their families, as well as addressing key issues of Raising attainment; Health; Engagement with the wider community; Personal learning Plans; Famiyl Support.

Matthew Street, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5AT

Tel: 01592 583486


Next Steps Scotland

Support to people recovering from substance misuse or stabilising their substance use and individuals facing other barriers preventing independent living e.g. deprivation.  Activities focus on employability, enabling clients to move on to education, training and employment opportunities.

441 High Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2SN

Tel: 01383 559196


Opportunities Out There

Support to people living in Regeneration areas including One to one progressive support to overcome barriers. Signposting where necessary, Info and advice on jobs, careers and courses. Help with CVs, job applications and interviews.  Use of computers, email and internet.  

Kirkcaldy Opportunities Centre, 189 Nicol Street, Kirkcaldy

Tel: 08451 555555 x 471041


Youth ProjectPenumbra

Offers advice and support through drop ins, outreach, one to one and group work and self help groups (1:1 support - 12 - 21 yrs, Drop-in 16-21 yrs)

1st Floor, 2 Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1EH

Tel: 01592 201872
Fax: 01592 201972
Email: penumbraypfife@yahoo.co.uk


Time 4 U

Child centred service providing individual support to children affected by parental substance misuse, child and parent sessions, group sessions and practical support in accessing relevant services. Video Interaction Guidance work and Throughcare are also available.

3rd Floor, West Bridge Mill, Bridge Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1TE

Tel: 01592 591501


Victoria Family Centre

Support for children and their parents in Kirkcaldy. Services include crèches, Parent and Child groups, parenting groups, after school clubs and Play Peace.

3rd Floor West Bridge Mill, Bridge Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TE

Tel: 01592 591501
Fax: 01592 591506
Email: victoria@aberlour.org.uk


Women’s Aid

Information, support and refuge to women, children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse.

15 Nicol Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife

Tel: 01592 261008

Barnardo’s Family Matters Project