Our Services

Comprehensive Support for Glasgow Families

Family Support

This service is tailored to provide trauma-informed bespoke guidance and relationship-based assistance for families when they need it most. We're here to lend a hand, promote strong bonds, navigate challenges and offer a supportive network for parents and caregivers.

Respite Sitting

Community based respite where children 16 years and under are provided with engaging experiences and quality time outside their homes fostering positive interactions and personal growth.

  • Weekly/fortnightly sessions for up to 8 weeks
  • 4 hour sessions
  • Same respite provider for consistency
  • Individualised care plans

Activities include exploring local parks, museums and creative/sensory activities within our accessible Community Flat.

ADRS referrals for Respite Sitting Service

Joint contract in conjunction with Family Addiction Support Service (FASS)

Geeza Break is delighted to have been awarded a joint contract to provide respite sitting for children and young people from families affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse.

The respite sitting service is delivered in the local community as a planned 12-week block, tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Referrals for this service are available city-wide, directly through an ADRS worker. We can also provide support to kinship families affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug misuse as part of this service.

Support for parents and carers, including kinship carers, alongside children and young people.

Referrals through your ADRS worker

For ADRS workers. Parents and carers: please speak to your ADRS worker about a referral.

Make an ADRS referral

ADRS Respite Sitting will already be selected on the form.

Need help with the referral route? Call 0141 573 2900.

Geeza Chance

A program for children and young people in kinship care aged 8-16 years, providing activities and workshops to build confidence, social and life skills. Through outings, skill-based sessions, and peer support, it creates a nurturing, inclusive space for children and young people to thrive.

Family Support Group Work

Regular Groups & Workshops

  • Brighter Beginnings peer support group — 10 weeks of support for parents and carers in the north east of Glasgow who care for children and young people with additional support needs.
  • Health and wellbeing groups
  • Parent and child cookery class
  • Baby massage

Seasonal Support

Activities during holiday periods:

  • Christmas party
  • Community meals
  • Stay and play
  • Movie munchie matinee

Peer Support Group

Brighter Beginnings

A 10-week peer support group for parents and carers in the north east of Glasgow who care for children and young people with additional support needs.

Find out about the support available, how to join and what parents say about the group.

Explore Brighter Beginnings

Need Support?

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