Useful Contacts

Amina MWRC (Muslim Women’s Resource Centre) runs several different programmes designed to support, empower, and improve the lives of Muslim and BME women living in Scotland.

Tel: 0141 212 8420
Email: info@mwrc.org.uk
Website: AMINA – Muslim Women’s Resource Centre – Amina Muslim Women Resource Centre (mwrc.org.uk)

Helps women and children in the Polish community to improve health, wellbeing and happiness by stopping domestic violence

Website: www.opoka.org.uk

Help and advice for refugees or asylum seekers living in Scotland:

Tel: 0808 196 7274
Website: www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk

The SWRC is a collaboration between Rape Crisis Scotland, the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic and Just Right Scotland. They offer support and legal advice to female survivors of gender-based violence.

Helpline: 08088 010 789
Website: www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/other-support-bme-immi-lgbt

Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.

Tel: 0131 475 2399
Email: info@shakti.edinburgh.co.uk
Website: www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

The Sahara Helpline, created by The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre, has independent domestic abuse advocacy caseworkers who provide free confidential 1-to-1 support to women in need of support.

Email sahara@mwrc.org.uk for a referral form or visit website: https://mwrc.org.uk/advocacy-work/

Offering emotional support, group sessions and respite activities to young carers aged 7-18 and to young people affected by parental substance use (CAPSM). CHIMES Service offers emotional support and access to funding for activities for respite to young carers and children affected by parental substance use.

Tel: 01896 750 173
Email: chimes@actionforchildren.org.uk
Website: Scottish Borders CHIMES | Action For Children

We offer practical, emotional and financial support to prevent and protect children and their families from harm and to support them to recover from trauma and abuse.

Tel: 01750 22892
Email: ettrick@children1st.org.uk
Website: Scotland’s National Children’s Charity | Children 1st

Free support, information, and advice for all children and young people in the UK.

Tel: 0800 11 11
Website: www.childline.org.uk

A space for young people to reach out and get the mental health support they need: www.youngminds.org.uk

Online resources at www.napac.org.uk and a free, confidential support line: 0808 801 0331

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence.

Helpline available daily between 5pm-midnight:
Phone (freephone): 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027 (Rape Crisis Scotland may appear on phone bill when texting)

Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Scottish Borders based support for female and male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Peer support and one-to-one support available. It is open to men and women aged 16 and over.

Tel: 01750 22892 or 07398 286 695
Email: info@survivorsunite.org.uk
Website: https://survivorsunite.org.uk/

Future pathways support over 18s who were abused or neglected as a child when they were in the Scottish care system.

Email: engagement@future-pathways.co.uk
Phone: 0808 164 2005
Website: https://future-pathways.co.uk/

Support, information and resources for all women is the Scottish Borders who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse:

Tel: 01450 218 409
Email: help@borderwomensaid.co.uk
Website: www.borderwomensaid.co.uk

Supporting adults and children across the Scottish Borders, to aid their recovery from domestic abuse. Support is available to adults (both men and women), including victims of abuse within a same sex relationship, parents and single adults without children, as well as children and young people up to the age of 18 years.

Tel:  01750 22892
Email: ettrick@children1st.org.uk

Is an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (IDAA) service aimed at supporting victims of domestic abuse. The service’s primary role is to reduce risk and maximise the safety of our clients and their children.

Tel: 01835 825 024
Email: daas@scotborders.gov.uk

Free 24 hours national domestic abuse helpline: 0800 2000 247

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hours)

Tel: 0800 027 1234
Website: Scottish Women’s Aid | Changing attitudes, changing lives. (womensaid.scot)

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence.

Helpline available daily between 5pm-midnight:
Phone (freephone): 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027 (Rape Crisis Scotland may appear on phone bill when texting)

Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Support, workshops, courses, and befriending service for parents in the Scottish Borders:

Email: admin@parentspace.org.uk
Website: Home (parentspace.org.uk)

Meeting of Minds is a parent-led support group in the Scottish Borders, supporting local families raising children with complex or additional needs. Offer parents and carers opportunities to connect with key professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment. Funded events and get-togethers organised:

Website:  www.meetingofminds.net
Email: meetingofminds@hotmail.com

Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence:

National helpline: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Website: Galop – the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

Support for young LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders. Selkirk-based youth group meets on Wednesday at 4:30.

Online support: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat
Tel: 0131 622 2266
Text chat: 07786 202 370 (Mon – Fri)
Email: info@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Website: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

Health and Wellbeing services for the entire LGBT+ community (16+) in Scotland.

LGBT Helpline Scotland:
Tel: 0300 123 2523, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (12-9pm) Thursdays & Sundays (1-6pm)

Email: helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk
Webchat: www.lgbthealth.org.uk

Scottish Borders LGBT Equality are working to improve the lives of LGBT+ people in the Scottish Borders.

Website: www.lgbtborders.org.uk

Improving trans equality, rights, and inclusion in Scotland:

Tel: 0131 467 6039
Email: info@scottishtrans.org
Website:  www.scottishtrans.org

Works with any man over 16 concerned about domestic abuse, regardless of sexuality, age, disability, or ethnic origin.

Freephone: 03300 949 395 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Email: info@abusedmeninscotland.org
Website: www.abusedmeninscotland.org

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland who identify as a man or from the LGBT+ community.

Tel: 0131 624 7270
Email: FearFreeInfo@sacro.org.uk
Website: FearFree

Offer support to male victims of domestic abuse and violence. The confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).

Helpline: 01823 334 244 (lines open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm)
Website: www.mankind.org.uk

Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

Freephone: 0808 8010327 Mon–Fri 10am-8pm
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence.

Helpline available daily between 5pm-midnight:
Phone (freephone): 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027 (Rape Crisis Scotland may appear on phone bill when texting)

Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Scottish Borders based. Survivors Unite is a support organisation of female and male survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) It offers a safe, confidential space and provides mutual support from people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Peer support and one-to-one support available. It is open to men and women aged 16 and over.

Tel: 01750 22892 or 07398 286 695.
Email: info@survivorsunite.org.uk
Website: https://survivorsunite.org.uk

The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault. The service may be able to arrange for you to have a forensic medical examination (FME) at a SARCS without making a report to the police.

Phone the NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 148 88 88. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.

The sexual assault self-referral phone service can help you:

• arrange a forensic medical examination (FME)
• refer you to a sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS) to make sure your immediate health and wellbeing needs are met after a rape or sexual assault.
• get in touch with local services.

Website: Turn to SARCS | NHS inform

Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety: BSL interpretation service is available.

Tel: 0800 83 85 87 (6pm-2am Monday-Thursday, Friday-Monday 6pm-6am)
Email: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence.

Helpline available daily between 5pm-midnight:
Phone (freephone): 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027 (Rape Crisis Scotland may appear on phone bill when texting)

Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

Tel: 116 123 (24 hours).
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org

A UK charity offering mental health support to veterans, including help for PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
• 24/7 Helpline (UK-wide): 0800 138 1619
• Website: https://www.combatstress.org.uk
• Also supports families and partners of veterans

Support and advocacy for LGBT+ veterans affected by the historic ban and wider experiences of discrimination or abuse in service.
• Website: https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk
• Email: info@fightingwithpride.org.uk
• FWP can help you connect with peer support, casework advocacy, and community networks.

Veterans Gateway is a 24/7 Single point of contact for veterans and their families. Whatever issue you need help with, they can advise and support your needs.
• 24/7 Helpline 0808 802 1212
• Text them on 81212. They also have a mobile app, available for Android and Apple phones, from their App Stores.
• website www.veteransgateway.org.uk

NHS-supported drop-in and outreach services for veterans, with peer support workers and access to mental health professionals.

• Website: https://www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk
• Local services available across different health boards in Scotland.

For crisis support call Samaritans or dial 999 in an emergency.

• 24/7 Call 116 123