Our vision of family support is one which is clearly accessible and readily available to all and any family who needs it. We aim to ensure families are able to access the help they need, where and when they need it for as long as it is needed.  In West Dunbartonshire we have 3 WD for Family Hubs:

Who will help you in the 

WD for Families Hubs?

Clydebank Hub Staff 

Dumbarton & Bonhill Hubs 

January - March Group Sessions

April - June Group Sessions

Neurodevelopmental Support in WD for Families Hubs

Within our the 3 WD for Families Hubs we have the Neurodevelopmental Team supporting families 1 day per week Tuesday - Thursday.   The ND Team will be delivering group and individual work with carers, children and young people, who are currently waiting on a neurodevelopmental assessment or have recently received a diagnosis.  For further information look at the programme overviews below for each location or scan the QR code below.

Links to the live sway detailing the most up to date ND timetables can be found by scanning the QR code on the poster  above or via this link : https://sway.cloud.microsoft/rsQGs9FNiOedb1kA 

Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. They help the people of Scotland by delivering social security payments.  They believe social security is a human right and aim to serve everybody in Scotland equally. They take pride in assessing claims fairly and paying money efficiently to those eligible.  Examples include disability support, child support, funeral support, and support for carers.  They remember that any of us, at any time in our lives, may need this support.  Social Security are a service that works in a clear, helpful and efficient way to get you what you're entitled to.  Pop into the Hub on the dates listed below for more information or speak to one of the Outreach Workers based in the Hubs. 

WD for Families Hubs...  CEDAR Groups

WD CEDAR

WDCEDAR are currently taking referrals to their Cedar (Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse Recovery) Group Work Programme for the next cohort starting in WD for Families Hubs January 2024.

What is CEDAR?

CEDAR is a unique therapeutic groupwork programme for children and young people aged 4-16 and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse.  The aim of Cedar is to strengthen the relationship between children and mothers, allowing mums to support their children recover from domestic abuse. Cedar gives children the opportunity to explore their feelings in a safe space and gives mums the tools to help their children recover.

How to refer: An initial enquiry can be made by contacting the CEDAR Co-ordinator – Carol Young via email – carol.young@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or by calling Social Work main number (0141 562 8800) and leaving your details and requesting a call back.  For more information on CEDAR please see the leaflet below.

Please note this group is not a drop in service and participants will be invited to attend following some pre-work with the facilitators. 

WD for Families Hubs... Incredible Years Groups

We are delighted to be able to let you know that Incredible Years Parent groups will be running in 2 of our WD for Familes Hubs from 1st February 2024.  These will be delivered by IY trained facilitators from both Education and NHS staff.   This course will run for 14 weeks, consisting of a 2 hour session on a Thursday morning.

What does the course involve?

The Incredible Years Parenting Programme is intended for parents/carers with children aged 3-7 years who are experiencing some challenging behaviours.  To be considered for the group the following criteria applies:

• The identified child should be between 3 - 7 years old at the beginning of the group.

• The child should have elevated difficulties in emotional regulation, concentration and behaviour.

• The parent should be able to manage the group commitment 

If you would be interested, please complete speak with your Health Visitor or a member of Education staff who will complete a request form for a place on the course and they will forward it to the Parenting Team.  You can also find out more about the group by contacting the parenting office Email: ggc.westdunbartonshireparenting@nhs.scot or Tel: 01389 828242

For support and/or signposting please pop along to our WD for Families Hubs or visit our WD Wellbeing Site.

This website is a product of engagement with local young people, parents and carers and people who work with young people in West Dunbartonshire. Glasgow University was asked by West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership on behalf of Community Planning Partners to seek the views on local needs in relation to mental health and wellbeing supports and services.

This site aims to provide accessible information on a range of topics to support wellbeing.

Our Aim

This site provides opportunities for children, young people and their families, and those who work with them to will find information to support and improve wellbeing and emotional health.  

The  aim of the website is to help young people, families and professionals to find:

• self help tools

• support information 

• service information

VISIT THE SITE BY CLICKING HERE!