What we do
Barnardo’s Empowering Change (BEC) provide specialist whole family and individual support for those who have been impacted by substance use or alcohol. We adopt a strengths-based approach and aim to develop resilience whilst supporting emotional wellbeing and family relationships. Our support aims to reduce the level of risk and harm within the family home or for individuals and we can also provide practical support with appointments, routines and home conditions. We offer families a flexible level of support each week to work towards their own goals.
Referrals are accepted via Fife Social Work Service, Health, Addictions Services, Education, self-referrals and through other third-party organisations.
We can help with
- We support children and young people when an adult close to them, or they themselves, use substances in a way that becomes problematic, harmful, or dependent. We offer them advice and information on the impact of high risk behaviours, such as drug or alcohol use that becomes problematic, harmful, or dependent, as well as violence and domestic abuse.
- If you are a parent/carer, find out more about Substance misuse
- Search for Substance misuse services
- We know looking after your family can be tough at times. We support parents, carers and families with guidance and activities so children and young people can feel safe, happy, healthy and hopeful.
- If you are a parent/carer, find out more about Family support
- Search for Family support services