Wishing you Peace and Joy this Holiday Season
Neighbourhood Networks wishes everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. However, we acknowledge that Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. It is important to reach out if you are struggling to cope and remember that you are not alone.
In addition to your support from Neighbourhood Networks, please find below some contact details that might be useful:
- Samaritans: Offers confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Call: 116 123
- Breathing Space: A free and confidential phone line for individuals experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.
- Call: 0800 83 85 87 (Open 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday; and 6pm Friday through the weekend to 6am Monday).
- Shout: A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone struggling to cope.
- Text: “SHOUT” to 85258
- NHS 24: For urgent health advice when your GP practice is closed.
- Call: 111
- Age Scotland: Provides information, advice, and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
- Call: 0800 12 44 222
- Victim Support Scotland: Offers emotional support, practical advice, and an Emergency Assistance Fund for those financially impacted by crime.
- Advice Direct Scotland: Provides free, practical advice on a range of issues including money, debt, and energy costs.
- Scottish Welfare Fund: Can provide crisis and community care grants.
- Homelessness Support: Emergency out-of-hours homelessness services are available through local councils. You can find local numbers by searching online for “Emergency Duty Team” and your local council’s name.
- For Glasgow, call: 0800 838 502.
- For Fife, call: 0800 028 6231 (after 6pm and weekends).
- For local food bank information, you typically need a voucher from a referral agency like a GP, social worker, or Citizens Advice. Contact your local food bank directly if you are not in touch with an agency.