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Survivors UK

Survivors UK provides support and resources for men who have been sexually abused or raped or experienced any form of sexual violence.

www.survivorsuk.org

 

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

www.supportline.org.uk

 

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

www.childline.org.uk

 

The Hideout

Information for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

www.thehideout.org.uk

 

One Parent Families Scotland

National voluntary organisation offering advice and support for lone parents and their families.

National Lone Parent Helpline: 0800 018 5026

www.opfs.org.uk

 

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

https://covidmutualaid.org/

 

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

https://www.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

http://venchie.org.uk/

 

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

https://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

https://www.vocal.org.uk/

 

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

http://milanswo.co.uk/

 

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

http://milanswo.co.uk/

 

SCVO Coronavirus Directory

Search for support in your area, including:

  • Emotional/social support
  • Food/grocery delivery
  • Transportation
  • Information and advice

www.covid-19.scvo.org.uk

 

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.

davidjbrash@gmail.com

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

www.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

http://milanswo.co.uk/

 

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

E: linkworker@fassglasgow.org

W: www.fassglasgow.org

 

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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