Resources
Psychoeducation and Reflection
Beacon House: Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team have a range of resources for adults, families and young people. Topics include developmental trauma, war and conflict, and (coping with) Christmas.
The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - for info about therapy, e.g. how it can help and different approaches.
Support/Crisis Services
Whilst therapy can support you to explore difficulties in depth, it is not a crisis service.
If your need is timely or urgent, a service below might be helpful.
Samaritans
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org
Available 24/7
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Breathing Space - Depression/low-mood helpline
Call: 0800 83 85 87
Helpline: Mon-Thurs 6pm - 2am + Fri 6pm - Mon 6pm
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Chris’s House - Suicide awareness and support
Call: 01236 7667755
Email: info@chrisshouse.org
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NHS 24, or Emergency Services
Call: 111, or for immediate danger, call 999.
Visit: www.nhs24.com
Available out-with GP working-hours.
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Glasgow Womens Aid
Call: 0141 553 2022 (Mon-Fri 09:30-16:30)
Email: getsupport@glasgowwomensaid.org.uk
Web: https://glasgowwomensaid.org.uk
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Bayo - health & wellbeing directory for the Black community
Helpline email: yansie.rolston@ubele.org
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Switchboard - LGBTQ+ helpline
Call: 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm)
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Webchat: https://switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help (from 16.00)
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The Silver Line - For older people
Call: 0800 470 8090
Visit: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/helping-you/
Available 24/7
Shout - Mental health text support.
Text: ‘Shout’ to 85258
Available 24/7
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Mind - Mental health advice and support
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Helpline email: info@mind.org.uk
Web: www.mind.org.uk
Infoline Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, expt. bank holidays
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NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Mental Health Crisis Service
Call: 0845 650 1730
Mon – Fri: 20:00 to 09:00
Wkends and public holidays: 17.00 to 09:00
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Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Call: 0800 027 1234
Visit: https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/
Available 24/7
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NSPCC - For worries about a child
Call: 0800 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Web: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/report/
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Spark & Co. - resource hub (inc. mental health & wellbeing) dedicated to racialised people and communities.
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Cruse - Bereavement Helpline
Call: 0808 808 1677
Visit: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/helpline/
Available every day, hours vary (see website).
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Nightline - Student night-time listening service
You can check the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers this service at:
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