Children & Families Service (CHIMES, Action For Children)

Delivered by: NHS Borders Addictions Service

Last updated: 09/01/2026

The Scottish Borders CHIMES Service offers emotional support and access to funding for activities for respite to young carers and children affected by parental substance use.

Support to children and young people (all ages) impacted by a family member’s alcohol and/or drug use (parent, grandparent, older sibling etc)
Concerned Others
Parents with concerns about their drug/alcohol use including expectant parents
Referral and assessment for Residential Rehabilitation

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Scottish Borders CHIMES Service, Action for Children, Ground Floor, Enterprise House, 12a Galabank Business Park,, Galashiels, TD1 1PRThis will open in a new window

Scottish Borders

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Addiction

Drug Use

Children and Families

Contact information

You can use the information below to get in touch with Children & Families Service (CHIMES, Action For Children)

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https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/how-we-can-help/our-local-services/find-our-services-near-you/scottish-borders-chimes/
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