Support Organisations

We work with loads of local organisations to get you in touch with the right people

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		Contact Info
	Traveline Scotland Traveline Scotland provides public transport information between any two locations in Scotland. To plan your journey, view timetables or find next departures for any bus, train, coach, ferry, tram or Glasgow Subway service in Scotland, go to their website.	https://www.travelinescotland.com/ 0871 200 223
	NHS 24 NHS 24 is a free phone service to provide urgent health advice out of hours, when your GP Practice or Dentist is closed.	https://www.nhs24.scot/ 111
	Edinburgh Women's Aid Women's Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children	https://edinwomensaid.co.uk/ 0131 315 8110 duty@edinwomensaid.co.uk
	Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland supports businesses, communities, and the government to manage Scotland's resources responsibly. They have lots of advice on their website that will help you reduce your waste and save money.	https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
	The Chalmers Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service provides a range of services at the Chalmers Centre in Edinburgh (2A Chalmers Street) and at local clinics across the Lothian area.	https://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/
	Samaritans Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.	https://www.samaritans.org 116123
	Breathing Space Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.	https://breathingspace.scot/ 0800838587
	Rock Trust The Rock Trust works with young people between the ages of 16- 25 who are affected by homelessness.	https://www.rocktrust.org/ 0131 557 4059 admin@rocktrust.org
	Andy's Man Club Andy's Man Club are real, non judgmental, talking groups for men. Their aim is to halve the number of suicides in men under 45.	https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ info@andysmanclub.co.uk
	Abused Men in Scotland AMIS supports men across Scotland who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. They do not judge, but they do offer practical information, guidance and casework.	https://amis.org.uk/ 03300 949 395 support@amis.org.uk
	Young Scot Young Scot is the national youth information charity, with discounts in shops and travel for 12 - 26 year olds.	https://young.scot/ 0808 801 0338 infoline@youngscot.org
	Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. They do this by giving advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need, and by campaigning for lasting political change to end the housing crisis for good.	https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/ 0808 800 4444
	Hub of Hope The Hub of Hope is the world’s first of its kind mental health database bringing grassroots and national mental health services together in one place for the first time ever. Using the location of web browser or mobile devices, the cloud-based web application allows anyone, anywhere to find the nearest source of support for any mental health issue, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and suicidal thoughts, as well as providing a ‘talk now’ button connecting users directly to the Samaritans.	https://hubofhope.co.uk/
	LGBT Youth Scotland LGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country whose goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people.	https://lgbtyouth.org.uk/ 0141 552 7425 info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
	Edinburgh Trams Edinburgh's tramline runs from the city centre west-ward to the airport. Get off at Bankhead for our Sighthill campus. Visit their website to view their timetable, route map, ticket pricing, and to plan your journey.	https://www.edinburghtrams.com/ 0131 338 5780 customer@edinburghtrams.com
	Cruse Bereavement Support Scotland Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland. They seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They work primarily through volunteers, providing free care to bereaved people.	https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/
	Change Mental Health Change Mental Health provide transformational support for people ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them. They seek to change society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better quality of life for those affected by mental illness.	https://changemh.org/ 0808 8010 515 advice@changemh.org
	Breathing Space Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.	https://breathingspace.scot/ 0800838587
	C-Card C:card is a free condom service in Edinburgh & the Lothians. It's quick and easy to get free condoms through the c:card Network.	https://www.ccard.org.uk/ 0131 536 1070 info@ccard.org.uk
	Living Rent Living Rent is Scotland’s tenants’ union. They fight for safe, secure and affordable housing for everyone, with better protections against rent increases, evictions and poor-quality housing.	https://www.livingrent.org/ contact@livingrent.org