The Men’s Advice Line provides emotional support and practical advice and information for male victims of domestic abuse in Scotland.

SACRO’s FearFree Project supports male and LGBT+ survivors of domestic violence.

Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS) provides one-to-one self-harm support for anyone aged 12+ in Scotland. The support is delivered by Mental Health & Wellbeing Peer Practitioners who have their own, unique, lived experience of self-harm. You can refer yourself for 12-15 sessions of one-to-one support that are delivered over the phone, via video call or through text support.

SHNS provides a live chat service that operates 7 days a week between 6pm and 10pm. This is a confidential service, staffed by peer practitioners and trained volunteers who can offer out of hours, immediate support.

SHNS also offers support and information for parents and carers, friends and family members through their Loved Ones Support Group Sessions. These 4-week groups explore information, resources and support for self-harm, including strategies on how to start a conversation about self-harm and harm minimisation. They also offer a space for loved ones to engage in peer support and include information on how to look after your own wellbeing as a loved one of someone who self-harms

If you’re feeling distressed or experiencing thoughts of suicide right now, there are organisations who can support you with compassion and no judgement. Please reach out if you need them, they’re there to listen.

• Samaritans – 116 123
• Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87
• NHS 24 – 111

If you don’t feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe, please call the emergency services on 999 or go to your local A&E.

Our page on coping with self-harm has more advice and information.

PACE can help individuals with the advice and support they need when faced with redundancy. They offer information to help with looking for work, financial advice and counselling. To find out more call 0800 917 8000 or visit the Redundancy Scotland website.

You can also find more information and help if you’ve been made redundanct on the mygov.scot website. 

The Parental Employability Support Fund provides support to parents on low incomes who are looking for a job or who are currently in work and looking to progress. The Fund offers one to one tailored employability support from a key worker, including support to access training. To find out if you’re eligible contact your Local Authority Employability Team.

No One Left Behind helps people of all ages gain skills and confidence, helping them prepare for employment, training, education and/or volunteering. The scheme offers one to one tailored employability support from a key worker, including support to access training. Support is available to people of all ages who are experiencing barriers to entering or re-entering work. For further information, contact your Local Authority Employability Team.

Fair Start Scotland provides support to many people, including those at risk of becoming long-term unemployed, to support them to find and retain work. Depending on your situation, you can get up to 12 months of tailored support to access employment and a further 12 months of in work support. To find out of you’re eligible call the Fair Start Scotland line on 0800 804 8108 or visit the Employability in Scotland website.

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides one-off grants to help people who are on lower incomes. The Crisis Grants support people who are facing an emergency or disaster, and Community Care Grants help people to start or maintain a settled home. For more information and details on how to apply visit the mygov.scot website.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is a charity that offers practical and emotional support for blind and partially sighted people. Visit their website to learn more about the help and support they offer.

The Fostering Network brings together everyone who is involved in the lives of fostered children. They work with foster carers and fostering services to ensure all fostered children and young people experience stable family life. They have a lot of information and support available for foster carers. The service can be contacted on 0141 204 1400, you can also email fosterlinescotland@fostering.net.

Stop it Now! Scotland is a child protection charity that aims to prevent child sexual abuse by providing support services to families. They have a confidential helpline. You can call them on 0808 1000 900.

Stop it Now! Scotland has information and advice for anyone who is concerned about child sexual abuse.

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) is a charity that offers specialist support and information. They provide a range of free services including a helpline, phone check-in service, one-to-one support via video conferencing or phone, virtual support groups and online activities for children, as well as information on financial and benefits support. You can contact their helpline on 03455 211 300, Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, email support@sbhscotland.org.uk or visit the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland website.

People across Scotland now have free access to the Togetherness Online Learning Pathways for parents, carers and teenagers. The pathways cover a range of topics and ages, from pregnancy to 19+ years. Togetherness online pathways take parents on a learning journey for understanding childhood development, behaviour and wellbeing to help build stronger connected relationships and resilience for the everyday. 

There are also resources specially designed for teenagers, to help them understand themselves, their emotions, and how their brain changes in adolescence. There are even courses for parents if you are keen to think about relationships and experiences that may have influenced you across your own life.  

You can find out more at Togetherness and access the courses for free using the code TARTAN.

Shelter Scotland provide help and answers to any housing issues you may have. Their website has information on how to avoid becoming homeless, how you can get help from the council and where to get help if you're sleeping rough.