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332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
EH6 5BR
Phone: 0808 196 3525
All our services are still open to accept referrals for advocacy support. Independent individual and collective advocacy services for people with mental health problems in Edinburgh. Text: 07920 207 564
Mental health, Advocacy, Step-free
Breathing Space Scotland
Scotland
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Friday-Sunday: 6pm-6am
Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Experienced advisors listen and offer advice. Outside opening hours, contact Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7).
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
Casus Omissus - The Aberdeen Law Project
Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Aberdeen
AB11 6TN
Phone: 01224 272 434
Thursday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Initial advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for residents of Scotland. Covers employment, housing, benefits etc.
Accommodation/housing advice, Benefits advice, Tenancy support, Legal advice
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh
EH8 8DT
Phone: 0131 209 7700
Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk
Accommodation/housing advice, Art classes, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Leisure facilities
Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)
205 Cowgate, Edinburgh
EH1 1JH
Phone: 0131 225 4901
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (phone only for referrals)
For those in the early stages of recovering from substance use, we can provide temporary accommodation in shared flats while you get back on your feet again.
Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Careers advice, Education/training
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
Phone: 0141 959 5069
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Step-free
Drinkline
Phone: 0300 123 1110
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm
Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them. Advice on services to help you cut down your drinking.
Alcohol workers, Counselling, Outreach worker links
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
Phone: 0131 229 1797
Friday: 6pm-9pm (under 18s)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in). Crime victims - emotional support C-Cards available for free condoms. Call or email contact@6vt.info
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health
Edinburgh Cyrenians
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Phone: 0131 475 2354
Advice, information and support phone helpline for people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or struggling with addiction. Not a drop-in service - appointments by referral.
Advocacy, Drugs workers, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Legal advice
GEAAP’s Young Booze Busters
Site for young people to get informed about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, run by the Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project.
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
Phone: 0141 221 2630
Open Monday – Friday Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm. Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Foot care, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Food, Medical/health, Advocacy
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
14 North Claremont St, Glasgow
G3 7LE
Phone: 0141 353 1800
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Drop in any time during opening hours. Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000
Alcohol workers, Counselling, Outreach worker links, Step-free
Glasgow Helps
Glasgow
Phone: 0141 345 0543
An online directory helping people find the support they need. Textline: 07451 289225
Glasgow Homelessness Network
Unit 16a, Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow
G5 0PQ
Phone: 0141 420 7272
Umbrella organisation for groups and individuals who want to end homelessness in Glasgow and ensure that outcomes for people affected by homelessness meet their needs, interests and aspirations. Not a direct service-provider. The Homeless Information Pages (http://www.ghn.org.uk/hip/) list many useful addresses.
Accommodation/housing advice
Glasgow Women's Aid
4th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow
G1 1LG
Phone: 0141 553 2022
Advice and support for women experiencing domestic violence and their children. Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24/7). Help and advice available.
Counselling
Know The Score
Scotland
Phone: 0800 587 5879
Free confidential 24-hour drugs information helpline and good online advice for people in Scotland.
Drugs workers
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
Phone: 0141 552 0285
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm (Free lunch)
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm (Free Lunch)
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Barber, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Counselling, Dentist, Education/training, Food (free), Food, Foot care, Internet access, Luggage storage, Music/drama, Sexual health, Tenancy support, Ex-offenders
Move On (Glasgow)
4th Floor, 24 St Enoch Sq, Glasgow
G1 4DB
Phone: 0141 221 2272
Enables homeless people to develop the skills and tools they need to reach their own long-term solutions. Majority of services for young people, but there are some services available for everyone - phone first to arrange appointment.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Education/training, Outreach workers
Niddry St Wellbeing Centre (Salvation Army)
25 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1LG
Phone: 0131 523 1060
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12:45pm
Cafe space, various activities, shower facilities, one-to-one support, psychosocial group, crisis intervention. Café: Mon-Fri: 10am-11:15, 11:30-12:45 – usually open all day – limited numbers due to Covid Mon – Women’s group 1:15 Tues – Men’s group 1:15 Wed – Café clinic, access to GP 2pm Thurs – Psychosocial group 1:15 Fri – Arty Farty Fridays 1:15 Access to 1-to-1 support 10am-12:45 Needle exchange – all day access Mon-Fri
Advocacy, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Clothing store, Food (free), Food, Laundry, Medical/health
Rape Crisis Scotland
46 Bath Street, Glasgow
G2 1HG
Phone: 0141 331 4180 (gen enquiries)
Helpline: 08088 01 03 02. Free, confidential helpline for anyone, women and men, affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. We can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support. Minicom service for deaf or hard of hearing people (0141 353 3091). Interpreters are available if your first language is not English.
Counselling, Outreach worker links, Sexual health
Right There (formerly YPeople)
15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 2JA
Phone: 0141 565 1200
Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones. Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to: - Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home; - Help people become more independent with community-based support; - Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.
Mental health, Counselling, Step-free, Ex-offenders, Ex-forces, Art classes, Accommodation/housing advice
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
Phone: 0345 222 1425
Monday: 4pm-7pm (cooking group)
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm (drop-in)
Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Counselling, Food (free), Food, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support
Rock Trust (West Lothian)
20 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston
EH54 6QF
Phone: 01506 591 860
Supported accommodation service by referral only. No drop-in service but call for information.
Accommodation/housing advice, Education/training, Step-free, Tenancy support
SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)
Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street,, Glasgow
G1 1UZ
Phone: 0141 530 1000
Established in 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
Mental health
Scottish Child Law Centre
54 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh
EH8 9HD
Phone: 0131 667 6333 (hotline all ages)
Free legal advice service, by telephone, email and text message, on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people. All calls answered by fully qualified lawyers. 0800 328 8970 - free call for under 21s (landline); 0300 330 1421 - free call for under 21s (mobile).
Legal advice