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General advice and support

CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND

Scotland’s largest independent advice network.

Housing and homelessness support

THE MARIE TRUST

Offers help and support through a range of person-centred services to prevent and alleviate homelessness and promote social inclusion.

GLASGOW CITY MISSION

Shows Christian care to vulnerable adults and children by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow.

STREETWORK

Seeks, finds and connects with people who are in such trouble that they find themselves on the street in Edinburgh.

THE ROCK TRUST

Advises, educates and supports young people between the ages of 16 - 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (Edinburgh and the Lothians).

THE BIG ISSUE

A magazine sold by homeless and long-term unemployed people.

SHELTER IN SCOTLAND

Helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness and campaigning to prevent it in the first place.

HOMEFINDER

For help or assistance in finding a property in Glasgow.

GLASGOW GITY COUNCIL HOMELESS SERVICES

The city council has a legal duty to help people who are homeless or are threatened with homelessness.

GLASGOW HOMELESS NETWORK

A voluntary and membership organisation working with and for people affected by homelessness.

TURNING POINT SCOTLAND

Provides person-centred support to adults with a range of complex needs.

Mental health and addiction support

SAMARITANS

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

GLASGOW ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH (GAMH)

Provide community based support to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of people and their communities.

SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH (SAMH)

Provide help, information and support and campaign on behalf of people with mental health problems.

MIND

Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND

Seek to support and empower all those affected by mental illness, including family members, carers and supporters.

Foodbanks and growing projects

GLASGOW SE FOODBANK

Food for hungry people. Opening times on the website.

GLASGOW NE FOODBANK

Food for hungry people. Opening times on the website.

GLASGOW SW FOODBANK

Food for hungry people. Opening times on the website.

SHETTLESTON GROWING PROJECT

The project site at Eckford Street includes a community garden with a gardening club that meets weekly.

SOUTH SEEDS

Community-led organisation in the south of Glasgow working to improve the look and feel of the Southside, reduce energy bills and tackle waste issues.

URBAN ROOTS

Community led organisation working on growing projects across the Southside of Glasgow.

Legal support and advice

SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD

Provide help towards the costs of legal advice and representation, for those who qualify; paid for out of public funds.

LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY

A law centre and charity that provides skilled legal advice, assistance and representation to vulnerable people and those who would otherwise find it difficult to get legal advice.

Support for refugees and people looking for asylum

REFUGEE SURVIVAL TRUST

Provide grants to asylum claimants and refugees living in Scotland.

SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL

Provide essential information and advice to people seeking asylum and refugees in Scotland.

BRITISH RED CROSS (REFUGEE SERVICES)

Help refugees with emergency provisions, orientation support and friendly advice.

ASYLUM AID

Provide free legal advice and representation to people seeking refuge in the UK from persecution and human rights’ abuses abroad.

Resources and networks for organisations

RIGHTS NET

Help organisations across the UK stay up to speed with the latest welfare rights developments and give better social welfare law advice to their clients.

HOMELESS ACTION SCOTLAND

Work to ensure the development and implementation of effective policy and practice that meets the challenges of homelessness in Scotland.

HOMELESS LINK

A national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England.

HELPLINES PARTNERSHIP

A membership body for organisations that provide helpline services in the UK and internationally.

JOBS & BUSINESS GLASGOW

Improving skills and promoting enterprise in Glasgow.

VOLUNTEER GLASGOW

A partnership initiative helping to inspire people to take action to improve the world around them for the benefit of their neighbours, their communities, their city, and their environment.