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The following is a list of agencies currently signed up to the FORT system.

This page is updated regularly.  Please check back often. 

If there are any other agencies you would like to see on the system  please let us know.

Name Assigned FORT Categories Referral—Issues and Conditions
ask MAC  Money Advice

ask MAC Ltd are Fife's independent Money Advisors, advising both businesses and individuals on all money matters from debt to wealth. All work that requires a fee to be raised will be quoted for in advance and no work will be carried out without client's agreement to our fee.

Baird & Co Solicitors Solicitors Baird & Company are a 9 partner legal firm with offices in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes & Cupar
Barony See Supporting People Barony offers accommodation linked with support to individuals who have experienced mental ill health, ex-offenders and those at risk in the community.  Referrals on FORT should be made via Supporting People
Bethany Christian Trust See Supporting People Referrals to Bethany on FORT should be made via Supporting People
Bield Housing Association See Supporting People Referrals to Bield on FORT should be made via Supporting People
Cancer Network Fife Health 
Advocacy & Support		 Cancer Network Fife offers support, information and advice to anyone in Fife affected by the diagnosis of CANCER, their families or carers. Our service is free and confidential and offers: emotional and practical support, time to talk, practical help, current and relevant information based on individual need, financial and benefit advice, help with benefit forms, and completion of Macmillan grant application forms.
Carnegie College  Education, Employment & Training

Carnegie College provides nationally recognized services for unemployed people through Access Centres, together with work-based skills programmes for employers and employees.  The centres are a resources to advise, support and motivate unemployed individuals to access employment, education and training.

Citizens Advice and Rights Fife Money Advice
Advocacy & Support
Equalities & Discrimination Advice
Carers & Carers' Support 		CARF accepts referrals for money advice; complex employment and welfare benefit issues; and potential race discrimination casework
Clued Up Project Addiction
Drug & Alcohol
Children and Young People		 Clued Up provides 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. The project also provides a Fife-wide Homeless Service for young people aged 16 to 25 years who are experiencing difficulties with drug and alcohol misuse.  Referrals can be accepted from individuals, family members or through professionals. Referrals must be under 25 years of age. Please indicate age and whether the person being referred would prefer to be contacted by a male or female worker.
Disabled Persons Housing Service (Fife) Disabilities
Housing / Homelessness 		 DPHS(Fife) is dedicated to providing information, advice and support for disabled people living in, or wanting to live in, Fife who have particular housing needs and issues.  Clients can register their details on the Disabled Persons Housing Register.
Discretionary Housing Payment Team Money Advice If a client is finding it difficult to pay rent or council tax, the DPH Team can make a Discretionary Housing Payment to assist them. Clients must be in receipt of partial housing and/or council tax benefit. This is a short term payment i.e. up to 6 months.
Dunfermline Women’s Aid Violence & Abuse
Women (Advice for)		 Dunfermline Women’s Aid support for women, children and young people who have/are experiencing domestic abuse
East Fife Women's Aid Violence & Abuse
Women (Advice for)		 East Fife Women's Aid is a free, confidential service run by women for women, children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse.
 ENeRGI  Mental Health  ENeRGI provides a range of services to people in the East Neuk area who have had or have mental health problems as well as their carers
 Energy Efficiency Advice (CSV)  Older People
  Money Advice		 Aimed at helping isolated vulnerable individuals who find themselves in a fuel poor situation. Trained volunteers will make home visits to individuals' homes and examine utility bills and check that they are on the correct or best tariff. Volunteers will also match householders' lifestyle to their central heating facilities.
Express Group (Fife) Mental Health The name 'EXPRESS' is derived from EX-Psychiatric Recreational, Educational and Social Skills. Members who operate the groups, on a self-help basis, have all experience mental ill health.
Families First Parenting & Childcare
Children & Young People		 Families First provides support for families who live in St Andrews and surrounding villages. Staff and volunteers provide friendship and confidential support to anyone who may be experiencing difficulties.
Fife Advocacy Advocacy & Support
Mental Health		 Working in partnership to advance the rights of people with Dementia and Mental Health problems.
Fife Alcohol Support Service Drug & Alcohol Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) offers information and advice for anyone who is concerned about their own drinking, families and friends of people with alcohol problems, employers, health professionals, social workers and others with a professional interest in the field.

 Fife Carers 
 Centre

  Carers and Carers’ Support

Fife Carers Centre aims to be a One Stop Shop for Carers, to provide information and support for those who are caring and for former carers whose caring role has ended but who often need support to adjust.

Fife Cares Community Safety
Older People  		 Under the umbrella of Fife Community Safety Partnership, Fife Cares offers access to a wide range of home safety and security services for older people and other vulnerable groups.  Referrals are especially welcomed from services and agencies working with vulnerable clients who are at risk from falls and other home accidents.
Fife Children's Rights Service Advocacy & Support
Children & Young People		 Fife Children's Rights Service provides particular groups of vulnerable children with individual advice and information, advocacy and representation support.  The Service also provides carers and professionals with advice and information provided that it is deemed to be consistent with the best interests of the child and does not compromise the Services ability to provide individual support.
Fife Community Mediation Mediation Fife Community Mediation is a free and confidential service offering help to those experiencing problems with neighbours.These difficulties can involve anything from noise to children's behaviour, pets, rubbish, boundaries,etc. Mediators are highly trained people who will listen to both sides and then work towards finding practical solutions for the future
Fife Council Community Wardens Community Safety
Fife Council Services		 The Community Wardens cover five areas in Fife: Kirkcaldy East, Abbeyview Dunfermline, Buckhaven, Glenrothes West and Lochgelly. Wardens provide a visible, semi-official presence on streets and estates.  Wardens patrol areas looking to improve environmental problems, looking after empty properties, a source of information to their partners i.e. Police, Housing's Anti-social Behaviour Team, and have a link to Local Offices to report repairs, street lighting faults etc. They also respond to minor incidents of anti-social behaviour and low-level neighbourhood disputes. 
Fife Council Local Services Network Fife Council Services
Housing		 Fife Council Local Services Offices offer one stop access to Council Services. We offer advice & assistance to customers in matters relating to Housing including the allocation of Council Houses, Repairs, Rent, Neighbour Complaints etc. We can also offer advice on a range of Council Services including advice on Council administered benefits e.g. Housing & Council Tax Benefits, Concessionary Travel, Free School Meals.
Fife Council  Money Advice Team (Trading Standards) Money Advice Referrals for money/debt advice
Fife Early Response Self-Harm Project Mental Health The aim of the project is to provide an early response (within 3 days) to anyone aged 18+ who has been involved in a recent self harm incident.We then spend up to 6 1:1 sessions working in a person-centred, recovery-focused way with a view to finding appropriate support for the person in their area. We also offer a resource drop-in which is open to anyone who would like more information on self harm. 
Fife Elderly Forum Older People Fife Elderly Forum is the umbrella group for elderly forums in Fife. They offer information, advice and advocacy regarding older people.
Fife Employability Network Education, Employment & Training
Disabilities		 Fife Employability Network is a partnership of agencies in Fife working with and for people with disabilities. They aim to raise awareness of the skills people with disabilities can bring to the workplace to make it easier for them to find and keep jobs. FenLink, their information and signposting service, puts the client in touch with the person or agency who can best meet his or her needs.
Fife Employment Access Trust Education, Employment & Training
Mental Health		 Fife Employment Access Trust provides support, advice and assistance to people with severe or enduring mental health problems who want to find a job or explore the opportunities for employment, education, training or other leisure activities. They also aim to challenge the stigma and discrimination faced by people with a mental health problem who want to find and keep a job.
Fife Families Support Project Mental Health
Carers & Carers' Support		 The Project offers support and information to relatives and friends of people in Fife with mental ill health.
Fife Gingerbread Parenting & Childcare Fife Gingerbread is an association for one parent families with a network of local, self help groups throughout Fife. Membership provides access to: Information and advice, individual support both practical and emotional, Bi-monthly newsletter, web site with members only section, family days/parents events, Christmas events, members AGM, campaign work.
Fife Keyfund Money Advice
Housing / Homelessness		 Fife Keyfund is a deposit guarantee scheme working to assist homeless people, or those threatened with homelessness, into private rented accommodation.
FRAE Fife Equalities & Discrimination Advice FRAE (Fairness, Race Awareness & Equality) Fife Race Equality Partnership (REP) is a partnership between service providers and BME community groups in Fife working together to overcome problems and lack of opportunities being experienced by people from BME communities.
Frontline Fife Homlessness Services Advocacy & Support
Housing / Homelessness		 Frontline Fife provides a free, confidential and independent service on any matter concerning housing to anyone who needs it.
Home Scotland Housing / Homelessness Home Scotland are committed to providing affordable homes and support to those who need it.  Referrals for tenancy support should be made via Supporting People. 
Housing Energy Management Service Older People
Housing / Homelessness
Money Advice		 The Housing Energy Management Service provides information and advice on domestic Energy Efficiency.
Housing Investigation Team

Housing / Homelessness Community Safety

The Housing Investigation Team deals with the more serious cases of Anti-Social Behavoiur. Initial complaints about Council tenants should be reported to the Local Service Centre for the area where staff will deal with complaints. If problems persist after warnings have been issued then the case will be passed onto Housing Investigation Team. The team also investigates Anti-Social Behaviour in any situation even if there are no Council tenants involved.

Innes Johnston & Co Solicitors Innes Johnston & Co is a long established firm providing a full range of legal services to clients in the Fife area.
Jas S Grosset Solicitors Jas S Grosset is a long established firm providing a full range of legal services to clients in the Levenmouth area and beyond. Legal Aid may be available depending on circumstances.
 Jobcentre Plus  Education, Employment & Training  Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department of Work and Pensions. They aim to help people into paid work, help employers fill their vacancies and give people the help and support they are entitled to if they cannot work. 
Kingdom Credit Union Money Advice Kingdom Credit Union is a self-help savings and loans co-operative set up for mutual benefit of members
Kingdom Housing Association  Housing / Homelessness Kingdom Housing Association is a voluntary organisation working in Fife, Tayside and Falkirk providing housing and care to people in need.

LAGTA Group Training

 Education, Employment & Training LAGTA delivers training for work programmes covering LGV driver training to achieve a Category C license.  This is through Training for Work programme.   
Link Living Housing / Homelessness LinkLiving provides a range of support services to people living across Fife living in their own home and within shared accommodation at West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy. Applicants for accommodation and support must be single and aged between 16- 30 years. Referrals for Tenancy support must be made via Supporting People
MacMillan Fife Welfare Benefits Partnership Health
Money Advice		 The Macmillan Fife Welfare Benefits Advisers offer a free, confidential advice service for people and their families who are living in Fife with a cancer diagnosis.
Momentum Fife Education, Employment & Training
Disabilities		 Momentum enables and empowers disabled and excluded people throughout Scotland to identify and achieve their life goals.  A Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisor (DEA) normally makes the referral. Momentum also accept referrals from support organisations currently working with unemployed disabled people interested in accessing the programme
Money Advice - Working for Families Education, Employment & Training
Parenting & Childcare
Money Advice		 Working for Families can help parents who want to improve their job prospects, return to work or training by providing support and childcare solutions. Referrals can only be accepted from a Working for Families development worker.
 Next Steps  Education, Employment & Training Provides opportunities to identify personal skills, motivation and the knowledge required to make informed decisions. The project will provide a confidence building, job training, basic education, IT competency, literacy and life skills training programme to reflect the varied support needs of participants.
Opportunity Centre Network Education, Employment & Training The Opportunity Centre Network is a partnership between Fife Council, Careers Scotland, local colleges and voluntary agencies. Working together to provide a "one door" service, they aim to support and advise anyone who is trying to find a job, thinking of a career change or considering education or training.
Opportunities Out There Education, Employment & Training This project aims to help people who have been unemployed for a while, to take steps towards a return to work or learning activity. It focuses on Fife's Regeneration areas and takes a pro active approach by getting in touch with people in their communities through activities like doorknocking and streetwork.
Pension Service Older People
Money Advice		 The Pension Service is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. We aim to ensure that all customers who are 60 and over are receiving all their benefits and entitlements. These entitlements include State Pension, Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Disbility Living Allowance and Carer's Allowance.
Perennial Advocacy & Support
Money Advice		 Perennial is an established trade charity that responds quickly and effectively to the needs of those working in or who have retired from the horticultural industry.
Rollo Davidson McFarlane Solicitors Rollo Davidson McFarlane is a long established firm of solicitors committed to providing a friendly, comprehensive and efficient service to their clients.  They are happy to accept referrals for Mental Health Law, including tribunals, incapacity and guardianships.
Scottish Chrisitan Alliance

  Housing / Homelessness
  Supporting People Service Providers
  Career and Education Advice

Scottish Christian Alliance (SCA) Gilven Projects offer a variey of services working with homeless and vulnrerable people in their own homes to enable them to become more independent.
Scottish Huntington's Association Advocacy & Support
Health 		 The Huntington's Specialist Advisory Service aims to provide: Information to families and professionals relevant to advice on disease management. Emotional and practical support for people whose lives are affected by Huntington's Disease. Liaison with other professions to help individuals obtain services to which they may be entitled
Steel Eldridge Stewart Solicitors Steel Eldridge Stewart is a firm of solicitors based in Cupar
Stevenson & Marshall Solicitors Stevenson & Marshall is a long-established firm of solicitors, providing legal services to clients in the Dunfermline area and surrounding towns and villages. Although they provide the full range of legal services, they only accept online referrals for Mental Health Law, including mental illness, Mental Health Tribunals, mental incapacity and Guardianship.
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