Other Scottish organisations which may be of interest. Test
(Main offices only, contact them for details of their member
groups, where relevant.) Listed alphabetically.
ChildLine 0800 1112
| Address |
ChildLine Scotland
18 Albion Street
Glasgow
G1 1LH |
| ChildLine Helpline |
0800 1111 |
| Tel |
0870 336 2910 |
| Fax |
0870 336 2911 |
| Website |
http://www.childline.org.uk |
ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in
trouble or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise
and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere
else to turn.
Children 1st
Children 1st (formerly the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention
of Cruelty to Children) supports families under stress, protects
children from harm and neglect, helps them recover from abuse
and promotes children's rights and interests. Because we know
being a parent isn't easy, we provide the ParentLine Scotland
free national telephone helpline for parents and carers in Scotland.
(see below under ParentLine Scotland)
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
| Address |
CICA
Tay House
300 Bath Street
GLASGOW
G2 4LN |
| Freephone |
0800 358 3601 |
| Tel |
0141 331 2726 |
| Fax |
0141 331 2287 |
| Ecophone Text |
0141 331 5560 |
| Website |
http://www.cica.gov.uk |
Information on their website about claiming and downloadable
forms. Your local rape crisis and sexual abuse centre can also
help with claiming criminal injuries compensation.
Engender
An information, research and networking organisation for women
in Scotland.
Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership
A
multi-agency response to violence against women. The aim is to
prevent male violence, to increase protection and improve the
provision of services for women and children from male violence.
The website has help, information and support for anyone affected
by male violence, including domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault,
child sexual abuse, stalking and prostitution.
Healthy Respect
Scottish Executive initiative to improve the sexual health of
Scotland’s young people.
ParentLine Scotland 0808 800 2222
Being a parent isn't easy. There are times when we need information,
to be pointed in the right direction or simply to be listened
to. Anyone caring for a child can call. All calls to our confidential
helpline are free. ParentLine Scotland is provided by Children1st.
(see above)
Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential
emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of
distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
To speak to a Samaritans volunteer in Scotland call 08457 90 90
90. Calls on this number are automatically sent to the nearest
free line, which could be your local branch or another branch
in Scotland.
Scottish Association for Mental Health
The Scottish Association for Mental Health campaigns on policy
issues and provides a Scotland-wide information service. SAMH
also offers direct services to people with mental health problems
across Scotland through a range of projects.
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
| Free Telephone |
0800 027 1234
Calls answered by women offering confidential support and
information. 10am to midnight every day. |
| Text phone |
10am to 2pm and 10pm to midnight. |
| Website |
http://www.domesticabuse.co.uk |
Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive
A range of useful searchable information on their websites
www.scottish.parliament.uk
and
www.scotland.gov.uk
- including at the address below a recent report on the National
Strategy on Domestic Abuse in Scotland:
www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/social/dapr-00.asp
Scottish Victims of Crime
Scottish Executive website with information for anyone affected
by crime or who knows someone affected. Explains what happens
when reporting a crime, after reporting and how the system works.
Scottish Women’s Aid
The national office for the network of 40 local Women's Aid groups
in Scotland. The groups offer a unique service to women, children
and young people who have experienced domestic abuse - refuge,
information and support. Nationally Scottish Women's Aid campaigns
to increase awareness about domestic abuse, provides training,
supports the local groups, helps to establish new groups where
there is no provision at present and lobbys to improve relevant
legislation.
Switchboard Lesbian Line
| Address |
PO Box 38
Glasgow
G2 2QF |
| Tel |
0141 847 0447 |
| Opening hours |
Wed 7.30pm – 10pm. |
| Lothian Lesbian Line |
0131 557 0751 |
| Opening hours |
Mon and Thurs 7.30pm – 10pm. |
Run by women for women, providing confidential and non-directive
support and information for lesbians, bisexual women and women
questioning their sexuality. Covers sexuality, coming out, sexual
health and any issues relevant to callers.
Talk 2
Talk 2 Parents' Project offers support for parents to talk with their children about growing up, puberty, relationships and sexual health.
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support can help whether or not the crime has been reported
to the police: our trained volunteers and staff understand the
consequences of crime, in all its circumstances. We can provide
support in a way which suits you, either by a home visit, office
appointment or over the phone.
WellScotland
WellScotland aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues and promote sharing of information, knowledge, research and training in mental health improvement. It also has a section on improving your mental health with top tips, personal stories, news, events and self help.
Women's Library, Glasgow
A library of information for and about women; a reference and
lending library; the only women's lending library in the UK; an
archive and resource centre; lesbian archive and info centre.
Zero Tolerance
The Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust works in partnership with
local authorities and a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
to promote innovative policy and practice, including the use of
mass media campaigning and educational materials, which tackle
the root causes of male violence against women and children.
Rape Crisis Scotland aims to update these pages
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