National
Survivors UK
Survivors UK provides support and resources for men who have been sexually abused or raped or experienced any form of sexual violence.
Respect- Men’s Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line is a freephone, confidential helpline for men who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence from their partners or ex-partners. This includes all men – in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. The Men’s Advice Line is open from Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
0808 8010327
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Abused Men in Scotland
Abused Men in Scotland provide a number of support services which are available to any man experiencing domestic abuse within Scotland. They work nationally to ensure that as much support as possible is given to men experiencing domestic abuse.
0808 800 0024
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
https://abusedmeninscotland.org/
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
Support services and advice for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transexual people experiencing domestic abuse.
http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/
0800 999 5428
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday to Thursday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Galop
http://www.galop.org.uk/
0800 999 5428
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday to Thursday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
SupportLine
SupportLine is a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to children, young people and adults. SupportLine can take calls on a wide range of issues including relationships, child abuse, anger, bullying, self-harm, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.
Tel: 020 8554 9004
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. They are there in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and giving information. Lines are open 6pm – 2am Mon to Thu and 24hrs at weekends (From 6pm Fri to 6am on Mon).
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (This number is free to call)
https://breathingspace.scot/
Trauma Counselling Line Scotland
The Trauma Counselling Line Scotland is a confidential telephone counselling to any adult who experienced abuse as a child. This can include sexual, emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual abuse or neglect. It works on an appointment basis. Appointments can be made by calling during opening hours (Mon-Wed: 5pm–8pm, Thurs & Fri: 9am-2pm)
Phone number: 08088 020 406
Childline
Free, confidential helpline offering practical advice and support to children and young people.
Tel: 0800 1111
The Hideout
Information for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
One Parent Families Scotland
National voluntary organisation offering advice and support for lone parents and their families.
National Lone Parent Helpline: 0800 018 5026
Rape Crisis Scotland
https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
The RCS Helpline is available daily from 6pm – midnight offering free and confidential support and information to survivors of sexual violence, their friends, relatives and workers.
Phone number: 08088 01 03 02
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Modern Slavery Helpline
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/
The Modern Slavery Helpline is a trafficking prevention helpline.
Phone number: 0800 0121 700
CLiCK
A partnership of organisations working together across Scotland to support women* who sell or exchange sex or sexual images online.
https://www.click.scot/
Shelter
Online resource with huge range of housing advice. In simple language, could be shared with some service users
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice
COVID mutual aid groups
Clan Childlaw https://www.clanchildlaw.org/
provide free legal advice and representation for children and young people in Scotland.
Phone number: 0808 129 0522
Text: 07527566682.
The Scottish Child Law Centre http://www.sclc.org.uk/
The Scottish Child Law Centre helps children and young people, their families and carers, and professionals working for and with children by providing free expert legal advice and information through our advice line, email and website.
Phone number: 0131 667 6333
Email: advice@sclc.org.uk
Legal Services Agency (LSA) http://www.lsa.org.uk/
The LSA is a Law Centre and Charity which provides legal advice, assistance and representation to vulnerable people and those who would otherwise find it difficult to get legal advice. Phone LSA during normal office hours for information about services, drop-in times, and/or to make an appointment.
Phone number: 0141 353 3354 / 0800 316 8450
Advocate https://weareadvocate.org.uk/
Pro Bono Legal Service that can find free legal representation.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Information for the Grampian area.
Aberdeen City Council emergency welfare and financial advice line (8am-6pm Mon – Fri):
0800 0304 713
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Mutual Aid
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Aberdeenmutualaid/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/aberdeenshire.mutual.aid/
Grampian Hub for Benefits and Money, Education, Council services and more during COVID-19 covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
https://www.gcah.org.uk/
Freephone available 8am – 8pm 7 days a week 0808 196 3384
Extremely useful A-Z list of information including help for minorities, employment, mental health, support for young people, avoiding scams and prison services
https://acvo.org.uk/about/covid-19/
Food, toiletries, baby supplies and clothing deliveries for anyone in Aberdeen who is self-isolating
https://www.ac2u.org/
LGBTQIA virtual peer support groups: Four Pillars
https://www.facebook.com/4pillarsuk/
Men’s mental health peer support group: Man Chat – virtual meeting every Thursday evening https://www.facebook.com/ManChatAbz/
Moray Emergency Relief fund
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_132517.html
Moray Corona Virus support groups
https://www.facebook.com/groups/519646652071146/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MorayCoronavirusCaringSharing/
NHS Grampian services access point during COVID-19
https://covid19.nhsgrampian.org/pages/for-the-public/
Penumbra Mental Health 1st response – for anyone in crisis who needs someone local to talk to
0800 23 43 695 or email aberdeen1stresponse@penumbra.org.uk
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Dad’s Rock
Webinars for parents and activities for young dads.
Email: thomas@dadsrock.org.uk
Drylaw Rainbow Club Day Centre
An emergency foodbank set up.
Telephone: 0131 343 6643
https://www.facebook.com/drylawrainbowclubdaycentre
The Venchie
The Venchie has been out with a food van around the area to deliver food. They are also delivering packed lunches to families they support.
Telephone: 0131 629 9546
Doorstep Market
Doorstep Market provides a matching tool for those who want to help and those in need of delivered goods.
Email: support@doorstepmarket.co.uk
Edinburgh Community Food
Edinburgh Community Food are working with partners to deliver fresh foods, essentials boxes, all in one “take & make” meal kits and long life foods to community hubs. Please phone us for any queries.
When: Tuesdays – Fridays
Telephone: 0131 467 7326
Email: admin@edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk
B Healthy Together
Home workout classes for all ages and fitness levels.
When: Schedule on Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pg/bhealthytogether/about/?ref=page_internal
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
LGBT helpline, email support and live chat on their website.
Telephone: 0300 123 2523
Email: helpline@lgbthealth@org.uk
https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline/livechat/
LGBT Youth Scotland
Livechat sessions with trained youth workers.
When: Mon, Wed, Thurs evenings 6-8pm
Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
24/7 Friendly and confidential helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis and needing to talk to someone.
Telephone: 0808 801 0414
Email: crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
VOCAL Edinburgh
Telephone support for carers – continues as normal on 0131 622 6666 but if you prefer to talk face to face why not ask about our telepresence support “Attend Anywhere”.
Telephone: 0131 622 6666
For a more extensive list of resources in Edinburgh, please visit https://directory.evoc.org.uk/
EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)
EARS is currently still providing Advocacy services across Edinburgh and the Lothians, however, face-to-face meetings are currently suspended.
Please contact 0131 478 8866 or 01506 205840 to make a referral.
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
It is charity with 5 bureaux and 17 outreach points across Edinburgh. They provide advice, information and practical assistance.
0800 028 1456, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation
Telephone support in community languages for South Asian communities and their carers. Welfare Benefit support Outreach/befriending work. Contactless deliveries for those most vulnerable and self-isolating. Delivery of hot meals at least once a week to older people.
01314752307
Email admin@milanswc.org
East Lothian and Midlothian
CAPS Independent Advocacy (East Lothian and Midlothian)
The Individual Advocacy staff for East Lothian and Midlothian are working from home and regularly checking telephone messages.
0131 273 5118
Dads Work
Dads Work has suspended face-to-face services. There will be no one-to-one, home visits, groups or counselling until further notice.
The team will be continuing to work online, text, telephone, skype, video messaging to ensure families feel supported.
If you have questions or would like further information please contact Kevin Young.
Phone: 07833741768
Email: dadswork@hotmail.co.uk
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre – East Lothian Outreach
No face-to-face support, only over the phone or email
Email: support@ercc.scot
Phone: 0131 556 9437
East Lothian Foodbank
3 Civic Square, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1LH
07516 510617
http://eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/
Email: info@eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk
Midlothian Foodbank
96 Hunterfield Road Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TT
07789 173276
http://midlothian.foodbank.org.uk/
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation
Telephone support in community languages for South Asian communities and their carers. Welfare Benefit support Outreach/befriending work. Contactless deliveries for those most vulnerable and self-isolating. Delivery of hot meals at least once a week to older people.
01314752307
Email admin@milanswc.org
SCVO Coronavirus Directory
Search for support in your area, including:
- Emotional/social support
- Food/grocery delivery
- Transportation
- Information and advice
West Lothian
Pumpherston Community Council
Emotional /Social Support Food/Grocery Delivery Transportation Inform.
Call 07534761457 or via email karen@325consultancy.com
http://https//www.pumpherstoncc.org
Craigshill Good Neighbour Network
Offer emotional and social contact, befriending.
07473102669
Email: janecgnn@gmail.com
http://%20www.craigshillgoodneighbournetwork.com/
West Lothian Foodbank
West Lothian Foodbank Headquarters, Unit 5, Heron Square, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8QY
01501 229307
http://westlothian.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@westlothian.foodbank.org.uk
David Brash Consultancy Ltd
Specific help in understanding the various government financial support initiatives and how to implement them. Furloughing, Grants, Rates relief, loans, etc.
Phone 07970 288589
Bright Light Relationship Counselling
Young people and families of all shapes and sizes struggling with stress/anxiety/concerns about the future and relationships issues caused by living together 24/7.
0131 556 1527
Email: admin@bright-light.org.uk
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation
Telephone support in community languages for South Asian communities and their carers. Welfare Benefit support Outreach/befriending work. Contactless deliveries for those most vulnerable and self-isolating. Delivery of hot meals at least once a week to older people.
01314752307
Email admin@milanswc.org
Royal Voluntary Service
You will get contact at least weekly from a volunteer or staff member who will have time to chat, check that you are safe and well and help find the support you need.
0330 555 0310
Email: Opportunities@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Glasgow
Food Banks
Blawarthill Parish Church
have moved halls at the other end of the building, signs will be in place. Moved Temporarily the Halls Entrance – Kinstone Avenue, G14 0EB
Tuesday & Friday 12-2pm
Temporary service at:
Centre 81, 2-16 Braes Avenue, Whitecrook G81 1DP
Monday & Wednesday 12-2pm
Ruchill Kelvinside Parish Church,
15-17 Shakespeare Street, Maryhill G20 8TH
Open Thursday 12-2pm
Trussell Trust
www.trusselltrust.org
Adult Eating Disorders
The Glasgow and Clyde Adult Eating Disorder Service (AEDS)
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the service. Sandra Reilly Team Secretary NHSGGC Adult Eating Disorder Service
Florence Street Resource Centre 26 Florence Street, Glasgow G5 0YX
0141 232 7055
Tel: 0141 211 6500
Direct dial MBU: 0141 211 6539
https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/mental-health-services/other-services/west-of-scotland-mother-and-baby-unit/
Scottish Association for Mental Health
www.samh.org.uk
0141 530 1000, available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
www.samh.org.uk
Glasgow Association for Mental Health
https://www.gamh.org.uk/
Glasgow City Council Homeless Team out of hours
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/17283/Homelessness
Out of Hours Homelessness Services – if you are homeless and need a service after 4:45pm Monday to Thursday or 3:55 on a Friday and weekends
Please Call: 0800 838 502
Community Homeless Teams
List of local Community Homeless teams
To access these services, you can contact this service direct. They deliver a homelessness service to anyone who is homeless, threatened with homelessness, or is in need of advice about homelessness issues, through our Community Homeless Services. If you think you are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, they will make sure that you are offered an interview at your local Community Homeless Team, or out of normal office hours at the Hamish Allan Centre. If you have nowhere to stay or are not able to stay in your home and are eligible for homelessness assistance, they will offer you temporary accommodation. We have different types of temporary accommodation throughout Glasgow including assessment centres, projects, temporary furnished flats, supported accommodation and at times Bed and Breakfast type accommodation.
South Community Homeless Service, Glasgow
Telephone: 0141 276 8201
North East Community Homeless Service, Glasgow
Telephone: 0141 276 6153
North West Community Homeless Service, Glasgow
Telephone: 0141 276 6168
Prison Casework Service, Glasgow
Homelessness Casework Team
Telephone: 0141 770 2123
Asylum and Refugee Team, Glasgow
Community Homeless Team
Telephone: 0141 222 7352
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) offers help, advice and information for individuals and families experiencing alcohol-related problems. Support can include advice and information, counselling, groupwork, prevention and education, and training services. GCA also runs a service for young people aged 12-25 who are affected by their own or another’s alcohol use.
2nd floor, 14 North Claremont Street, Glasgow G3 7LB
T: 0141 353 1800
W: www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org
North East & North West Glasgow Recovery Hubs (Addaction)
The North East & North West Glasgow Recovery Hubs provide tailored services to support people on their journey from alcohol and drug use. They also provide services for family and friends affected by a person’s alcohol and drug use. The two services are based in Dalmarnock and Maryhill, but they are able to provide support in other local areas.
North East Glasgow Recovery Hub
Addaction, 120 Carstairs Street, Glasgow G40 4JD
T: 0141 404 3631
E: glasgow.northeast@addaction.org.uk
North West Glasgow Recovery Hub
Addaction, The Quadrangle, Unit 2, 28 Ruchill Street, Glasgow G20 9PX
T: 0808 178 5901
E: glasgow.northwest@addaction.org.uk
GEAAP
The Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project delivers a range of services in the East of Glasgow, aiming to reduce the harm associated with the misuse of alcohol. Their services include counselling support and information for people affected by someone else’s drinking, group support and a young person’s service.
51 Trondra Place, Glasgow G34 9AX
T: 0141 773 1222
W: www.geaap.com
FASS
FASS provides support to kinship carers in Glasgow City who are the sole carer of a child due to parental addiction. Their link worker provides one-to-one support to carers, and can assist with funding applications and access to other relevant services, including respite through Geeza Break. Carers can also access other FASS services, including family support, hypnotherapy, holistic therapies, the FASS clothing project and family respite breaks.
FASS
123 West Street, Glasgow G5 8BA
T: 0141 420 2050
Birth, Baby & Beyond
https://birthbabybeyond.org.uk/
Birth, Baby & Beyond is a charitable organisation based in Glasgow, aimed at helping under privileged families, with little or no income within the Glasgow Community.
0141 339 7320
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