Support for You
There are many organisations in Scotland that can offer you help and support. Some of these organisations have local offices. For more details contact the organisation directly.
As the Scottish Prison Service does not maintain these websites, we are not responsible for their content.
Brake
Telephone: 0808 8000 401
The road safety charity which provides support and practical information if you have been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash.
This project helps people camouflage scars that have been a result of violent attack to improve their confidence and independence.
Childline Scotland
Telephone: 0800 1111 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Offers support and advice to children.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice about your rights. This website will give you details about how to contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
For men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. This service also receives calls from men who are concerned about their own abusive behaviour and violence towards their partners and/or children.
Support for families affected by child sexual abuse and related problems.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Support Line: 0808 801 0331 - free from landlines and mobiles from 10am-9pm Mon-Thu & 10am-6pm Fri. Calls will not show on you bill.
Office: 0207 614 1801 (9am-5pm)
NAPAC
Herald House
Off Bunhill Row
15 Lamb's Passage
London, EC1Y 8TQ
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) is the UK's leading national charity offering support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect.
Support for families and friends of murder or suicide victims.
Offers free, confidential support to anyone who has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. The National Office, 0141 331 4180, can refer you to support available through your local Rape Crisis Centre.
A road safety charity that also help people affected by road crashes.
Offers support and encouragement to bereaved parents and their families after the death of a child.
A source of help for people in need.
Provides confidential information and support to those affected by domestic abuse. It is free to call the Helpline from all landlines and from most mobile network providers.
Scottish Women’s Aid
Telephone: 0131 226 6606
Scottish Women's Aid is the national organisation which most Women's Aid groups are members of. They campaign on behalf of Women and children in Scotland. For information, support and safe refuge for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse you can contact your local Women's Aid group - contact details can be found on the 'Find your local Women's Aid group' search on Scottish Women's Aid's website or you can call Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline to get the local group's phone number.
Shelter
Telephone: 0808 800 4444
Provides information about general housing matters and emergency access to refuge services.
Victim Support Scotland
Telephone: 0800 160 1985
https://victimsupport.scot/bereaved-by-crime/information-guides-overview/
Advice and support for victims of crime and witnesses.
sfad
Telephone: 0808 101 011
Provides support to families who are affected by someone else's alcohol and/or drugs misuse and raise awareness of the issues that affect them.
Councelling Directory
Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information of many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events.