We hope this directory of organisations and contact details may provide some support.
Here is some information about a relatively new support group which runs in Maryhill Health Centre:
The Strathclyde Autistic Society also offers a family support service for pre and post diagnostic support and advice. You can access their website here:
https://www.autism.org.uk/directory/s/strathclyde-autisticsociety-familysupportservic
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| FARE Scotland
A Glasgow-based charity who are working in partnership with Glasgow City Council and a various local charities and suppliers to provide food and provisions to thousands of families and senior citizens in need. |
https://www.facebook.com/FAREGLASGOW/ | 0141 771 9151 |
| Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE)
Supporting people facing redundancy or who have been recently made redundant – free, confidential advice available. |
https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/redundancy-help-scotland
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0800 917 8000
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| One Parent Family Scotland
Coronavirus Emergency Energy Funding available |
https://opfs.org.uk/coronavirus-emergency-energy-fund/ | |
| Citizens Advice Scotland
Support with a range of issues, including accessing benefits. They can be contacted on their free confidential helpline or via their website. |
https://www.cas.org.uk/ | 0800 085 7145 |
| The Scottish Refugee Council | https://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ covid-19/ | 0141 223 7979 |
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| Anti-Social Behaviour | www.glasgow.gov.uk/asb | 0800 0273 901 |
| Lighting Faults | www.glasgow.gov.uk/roads | 0800 373 635 |
| Report a problem with Rats or Mice | www.glasgow.gov.uk/pestcontrol | 0141 287 1059 |
| Report Environmental Issue | www.glasgow.gov.ukenvtaskforce | 0141 287 1058 |
| Discarded Needle Removal | www.glasgow.gov.uk/recycling | 0141 287 9700 |
| Report Faults on Public Roads | www.glasgow.gov.uk/roads | 0141 373 635 |
| Dead Animal Uplift | www.glasgow.gov.uk/recycling | 0141 287 9700 |
| Request Additional Domestic Waste Bin | www.glasgow.gov.uk/recycling | 0141 287 9700 |
| Bulky Waste Collection | www.glasgow.gov.uk/bulkywaste | 0141 287 9700 |
| Motorway and Trunk Road Faults | — | 0800 0281 414 |
| Sewage on Public Roads or Footpaths | — | 0800 0778 778 |
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Charitable Organisations |
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| Bike For Good | www.bikeforgood.org.uk | 0141 248 5409 |
| British Heart Foundation | www.bhf.org.uk | 0141 413 4024 |
| Emmaus Glasgow | www.emmaus.org.uk/glasgow | 0141 353 3903 |
| Home Comforts | www.gha.org.uk/ways-we-can-help/at-home/home-comforts | 0141 274 7025 |
| Merry Go-Round | www.merrygoroundglasgow.co.uk | 0141 423 2299 |
| Glasgow NW Foodbank – Trussell Trust | — | 07787 334 012
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| Shelter Scotland | 808 800 4444 | |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing |
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| Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. |
https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland | 116 123 |
| Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. |
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm) |
| Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. |
www.bipolaruk.org.uk | |
| Breathing Space Scotland
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. |
https://breathingspace.scot/ | 0800 83 85 87 |
| CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. |
www.thecalmzone.net | 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) |
| Men’s Health Forum
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www.menshealthforum.org.uk
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| Mental Health Foundation
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www.mentalhealth.org.uk | |
| Mind | 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
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| No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
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www.nopanic.org.uk | Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
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| LGBT Helpline Scotland | https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-support/helpline/ | 0300 123 2523
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| OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
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www.ocdaction.org.uk | Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
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| OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
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www.ocduk.org
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Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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| SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
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www.sane.org.uk/support | 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) |
