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Action for Children work directly with children, young people, parents and carers, particularly those facing difficult situations.
01923 361 500 ask.us@actionforchildren.org.uk Click to got to their Website
A Free Service from ACUMEN with support from The Listening Service at The Lade Centre and Support in Mind Scotland for Anyone Living in Argyll & Bute.
01546 607210 sscp@acumennetwork.org Click to got to their Website
Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Visit Age UK today for help, information and advice.
0800 678 1602 Click to got to their Website
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's national dementia charity. Their aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. They provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families.
0131 243 1453 Click to got to their Website
A UK wide charity providing support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families.
0333 150 3456 Click to got to their Website
The ABAT is a health and social work addiction team of professionals who offer services to people affected by their use of alcohol and/or drugs.
01546 605602 Click to got to their Website
The Argyll & Bute Rape Crisis team are not just there to support you through an immediate crisis - they deal with all kinds of sexual violence, whether recent or historic.
0800 121 4685 support@ab-rc.org.uk Click to got to their Website
At Argyll & Bute Women's Aid they provide free and confidential support to women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
01369 706636 info@abwa.org.uk Click to got to their Website
Supporting people in the Armed Forces community across Scotland. Serving, ex-Service, regular, reserve or a dependant, we can help.
0800 028 145 Click to got to their Website
ASSIST is a free specialist domestic abuse advocacy and support service focused on reducing risk, increasing safety and improving the wellbeing of domestic abuse victims.
Barnardo's is a children's charity that protects and supports the UK's most vulnerable children and young people. They help bring out the best in them - no matter who they are or what they have been through.
Offers a peer support line and set of available resources for individuals with bipolar disorder and their families (support groups for example).
Dedicated to the relief of suffering from BDD. It aims to advance education and understanding of BDD. It supports research into BDD and its treatments. Provides support groups services
Here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
0808 800 6000 Click to got to their Website
A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.
0800 83 85 87 Click to got to their Website
They want people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and respect.
Anyone can feel suicidal. From advice on their website about issues you might be facing; through to free, confidential chats with their helpline staff, online or on the phone, they are there for anyone who's struggling, every single day of the year.
0800 585858 Click to got to their Website
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Charity working to house young people (aged 16-25) at risk.
Are you, or a loved one, living with a chest, heart or stroke condition? Chest Heart & Stroke - Scotland are there to support you every step of the way.
0808 801 0899 adviceline@chss.org.uk Click to got to their Website
Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.
0800 02 888 40 scotlandsupport@childbereavementuk.org Click to got to their Website
Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC.
0800 1111 Click to got to their Website
Online safety for young people, helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
The Citizens Advice Scotland Service offers free, independent and confidential advice.
0800 028 1456 Click to got to their Website
Combat Stress provides a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems.
0800 1381619 helpline@combatstress.org.uk Click to got to their Website
If you wish to report a crime anonymously without fear of reprisal or detection, you can either call the free number of report through the Crimestoppers website.
0800 555 111 Click to got to their Website
If you wish to report a crime anonymously without fear of reprisal or detection, you can either call the free number of report through the Crimestoppers website.
0800 555 111 Click to got to their Website
Cruse offers face-to-face, group, telephone, email and website support to people after someone close to them has died and works to enhance society's care of bereaved people.
0808 802 6161 Click to got to their Website
Providing reliable, accurate and accessible information for people living with disability in Scotland.
0300 323 9961 Click to got to their Website
Supporting people aged 12-25 through some of the biggest challenges in their lives. From bullying and mental health to identity and relationships.
They are the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people with Down's syndrome and their families and carers.
0300 030 2121 info@dsscotland.org.xn--uk-7ka Click to got to their Website
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.
0808 802 6666 familyline@family-action.org.uk Click to got to their Website
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, they're here to listen.
0808 800 2222 askus@familylives.org.uk Click to got to their Website
Fearless is a site where you can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality.
National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing confidential support to all of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) communities, their family and friends and agencies supporting them.
The leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain
0808 8020 133 Click to got to their Website
Get expert support and practical tips to help children benefit from connected technology and the internet safely and smartly.
Support for people who identify as LGBT by helping increase skills, knowledge, self-confidence, improving mental health and wellbeing.
Working to prevent the sexual abuse of children and young people by working with protective adults, those affected by abuse and those perpetrating it, including young people with harmful sexual behaviour
0808 1000 900 Click to got to their Website
The Macmillan Support Line offers free, confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
0808 808 0000 Click to got to their Website
confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
01823 334244 Click to got to their Website
For Over 70 Years Marie Curie Have Been Supporting Families Through Terminal Illness. Get Support On All Aspects Of Death, Dying & Bereavement.
0800 090 2309 Click to got to their Website
Marie Stopes International is the UK's leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare services. They ensure that there is no wait for appointments and that our centres are safe, friendly, and comfortable places to visit.
Mencap is providing free advice and information for people with a learning disability, as well as where to find help locally
Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. Transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and teens need support and understanding, as well as the freedom to explore their gender identity. Whatever the outcome, Mermaids is committed to helping families navigate the challenges they may face.
8088010400 Click to got to their Website
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
We are here to help you navigate the difficult and often isolating relationship with a difficult parent. If you're a child of a horrid parent it's tricky for others to understand how your horrid parent makes you feel. We want to give you hope and reassurance that you are not alone and that there are simple ways to help you reclaim your own life.
UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, they have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
The National Bullying Helpline offer a free confidential helpline service for anyone experiencing bullying.
0300 323 0169 Click to got to their Website
NCFED clinical team of experts has specialist training in different aspects of eating disorders as well as their national network of counsellor practitioners.
0845 838 2040 Click to got to their Website
Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for Women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
0808 2000 247 Click to got to their Website
They specialise in providing free, fast and effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, usually by helping individualsÿobtain injunctionsÿfrom their local county court. This free service is provided to everybody, regardless of their financial circumstances, sexual orientation, race, gender, age, political, religious belief or otherwise.
0800 970 2070 office@ncdv.org.uk Click to got to their Website
NHS 24 is Scotland's national telehealth and telecare organisation. This special health board runs a telephone advice and triage service that covers the out-of-hours period.ÿ
This site provides valuable information for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact their professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk Click to got to their Website
The Parkinson's UK helpline is a free and confidential service for Parkinson's information and support.
0808 800 0303 hello@parkinsons.org.uk Click to got to their Website
Relationship support for everyone
The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline, email and webchat service for men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, and for those supporting them.
0808 8010327 Click to got to their Website
Runaway Helpline is here if you are thinking about running away, if you have already run away, or if you have been away and come back You can also contact them if you are worried that someone else is going to run away or if they are being treated badly or abused.
This online directory has been developed to help people access contact information and details for over 200 agencies in Scotland who can help with drug treatment and care.
SFAD provides support to family members and friends who have been affected by the substance use of a relative or loved one.
08080 101011 helpline@sfad.org.uk Click to got to their Website
The Needle Exchange Directory provides a list of all the services that provide injecting equipment in Scotland. These services may also offer advice and information on injecting practices, injecting-related infections and injuries, wound care, foil for smoking and information about other services that may be of use.
Scotty's Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children & young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.
Particularly help girls and women who harm themselves (often called self-injury).
Shelter Scotland services, policy advocacy and campaign teams come together to create the best possible outcomes for people in housing need. They do this by providing practical support and advice to people experiencing bad housing or homelessness, by informing professionals, and by campaigning for legislative change.
They provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.ÿ
0303 3033 100 Click to got to their Website
Help for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
Support victims of stalking through the National Stalking Helpline.
0808 802 0300 Click to got to their Website
Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
0300 1236600 Click to got to their Website
Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with young people. They fund specialised nurses, youth workers and hospital units in the NHS, so young people have dedicated staff and facilities to support them throughout treatment.
Supporting people impacted by HIV and poor sexual health.
Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to them.
The Mix Counselling service is suitable for you if you are looking for short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Their Telephone counselling service is available to young people aged 25 years old and under.
0808 808 4994 Click to got to their Website
They provide events for wounded serving personnel and disabled veterans, which improve physical and mental health, address isolation and loneliness, and promote a sense of community and balance. This enables beneficiaries to live a normal, if not better life.
The Samaritans provide a 24 hours a day confidential service offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
The Silver Line Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service just for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes We need connection whatever our age, especially if we live alone or further away from family.
0800 4 70 80 90 Click to got to their Website
They provide advice, help with studies and fun! Very helpful on exam stress. Use this website to say hello to other secondary school, sixth form and uni students today.
The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse. They do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.
Free and confidential support for anyone affected by crime.
0800 1601985 Click to got to their Website
Whether you're living with or affected by these conditions, no one should face HIV or hepatitis C alone. Waverley Care want to make talking about and taking care of your sexual health a part of everyday life.
As a leading provider of behaviour change services in Scotland they are never far away from those who need them. They support people who have issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, and their families and friends. They know the communities and understand the challenges they face.
Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. They play a vital role coordinating, influencing and campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse.
0800 027 1234 helpline@sdafmh.org.xn--uk-7ka Click to got to their Website
Young Lives vs Cancer are the charity that helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.
The UK's leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. They want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.