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Bridge to Freedom Recovery Group (Gorebridge, Midlothian)

A Christian recovery programme which includes both group and one-to-one sessions

Access through Advocacy

A service in Glasgow that supports people to promote and protect their rights, empowering them to have confidence moving forward.

Bethany Banquets

A two course roast dinner for anyone in Edinburgh who would use the Care Van or Welcome Centre and is needing a good meal, company and support

Gateway to Homes and Communities

Provides households with furniture and basic home goods as they take up a new council tenancy in Edinburgh

Gateway Plus

Provides furniture and basic home goods to households in housing association tenancies

Bethany Christian Centre

A supported residential community for men who are homeless, providing assistance to individuals in their recovery from addiction

Bethany House

Provides emergency resettlement accommodation with support for men and women who are homeless

Care Van Perth

Provides help with accessing support, as well as hot drinks, a listening ear and general advice

Care Van Glasgow

Provides free food, hot drinks, a listening ear and general advice to anyone in need

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Street Support

Helplines

Shelter

Housing advice helpline

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays

0808 800 4444

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Samaritans

Confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis

Lines open: 24hrs

116 123

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Scotland’s Domestic Violence Helpline

24 hour support for anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage.

Lines open: 24hrs, 7 days a week

0800 027 1234

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Frank

Helpline for those affected by drug or alcohol use

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

0300 123 6600

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Breathing Space

Mental health helpline

Lines open: 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday). 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday - Thursday).

0800 83 85 87

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Missing People

Helpline for those missing or missing someone

116 000

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Citizens Advice Direct

Benefits, employment, debt and housing advice

0800 028 1456

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Christians Against Poverty

Free debt help and money courses

0800 328 0006

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Asylum Help UK

Advice and guidance to asylum seekers

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. (24-hour service for emergencies)

0808 801 0503

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NHS 24

Out of hours medical advice

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

111

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Childline

Free phone support for anyone under 19

0800 11111

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People Know How

Support for increasing digital inclusion for adults and families.

0800 0590 690

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