General Support
Glasgow Life
Providing access to libraries, sports facilities, community programmes, learning opportunities, and wellbeing services across Glasgow.
Phone: 0141 287 4350
Website: glasgowlife.org.uk
Citizens Advice Scotland
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer issues, and legal matters.
Website: citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland
Glasgow City Council – Glasgow Helps
A single point of contact for support with food, finances, housing, wellbeing, and access to local services.
Phone: 0141 276 1185
Website: glasgow.gov.uk/glasgowhelps
Simon Community Scotland
Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including outreach, housing advice, and emergency assistance.
Phone: 0800 027 7466
Website: simonscotland.org
Migrant Help
Provides support and advice to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants across the UK.
Phone: 0808 8010 503
Website: migranthelpuk.org
British Red Cross
Offers crisis support, refugee services, emergency assistance, and help for people in vulnerable situations.
Phone: 0808 8010 503
Website: redcross.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Promotes good mental health through information, research, and practical resources to support wellbeing.
Phone: +44 (0)20 7803 1100
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk
YoungMinds
Provides mental health advice and support for young people, parents, and carers.
Phone: 0808 802 5544
Website: youngminds.org.uk
The Marie Trust
Supports people affected by homelessness through emergency assistance, food provision, and pathways to stable housing.
Phone: 0141 286 0065
Website: themarietrust.org
Cost of Living Support Scotland
Information and guidance on financial support, benefits, and help with rising living costs.
Website: costofliving.campaign.gov.scot
Police Scotland
Support and assistance for non-emergency concerns and emergency situations.
Phone: 101 (non-emergency) | 999 (emergency)
Website: scotland.police.uk
Alcohol & Drug Support
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Peer support groups for anyone experiencing problems with alcohol.
Phone: 0800 9177 650
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Free support and recovery meetings for people affected by drug addiction.
Phone: 0300 999 1212
Website: https://ukna.org
NHS Recovery Services
Support, treatment, and information for individuals affected by alcohol and drug use.
Website: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/alcohol-drugs/
Employment Support
Jobs & Business Glasgow
Supporting Glaswegians to overcome barriers and succeed in employment.
Phone: 0300 123 2898
Website: https://www.jbg.org.uk
Skills Development Scotland
National skills body helping people and businesses develop potential through careers advice, training, and learning opportunities.
Phone: 0141 357 6250
Website: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
Elder Support
Good Morning Service
Telephone befriending and alert service for older adults to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
Phone: 0141 336 7766 / 0333 101 0036
Website: https://www.goodmorningservice.co.uk
The No.1 Befriending Agency
Free befriending service helping to reduce loneliness and support emotional wellbeing.
Phone: 0141 465 6998
Email: info@befriend.org.uk
Website: https://www.befriend.org.uk
Homeless Help & Housing Support
Glasgow City Council – Homelessness Service
Advice and emergency accommodation support for anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home.
Phone: 0141 287 0555 (office hours)
Phone: 0800 838 502 (evenings/weekends)
Website: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/homelessness
Shelter Scotland
Independent housing advice, advocacy, and support for anyone facing housing problems or homelessness.
Website: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk
Food Support
Glasgow Community Food Network
Find local food banks, community larders, and meal services across Glasgow.
Website: https://glasgowfood.net
Glasgow Pantry & Larder Directory
Directory of affordable community food stores offering low-cost groceries and essential items.
Website: https://glasgowfood.net/pantries
Mental Health & Family Support
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)
Provides mental health support, information, and campaigns to improve wellbeing across Scotland.
Phone: 0344 800 0550
Email: info@samh.org.uk
Website: https://www.samh.org.uk
Breathing Space
A confidential phone service for anyone experiencing low mood, stress, anxiety, or depression.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Website: https://breathingspace.scot
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in distress.
Phone: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Home-Start Glasgow South
Supports families with young children through practical and emotional support in the home and community.
Phone: 0141 570 8735
Website: https://homestartglasgowsouth.org.uk
Children 1st
Provides support to children, young people, and families facing challenges and adversity.
Phone: 08000 28 22 33
Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk
Childline
Free, confidential support and advice for children and young people on any issue.
Phone: 0800 1111
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk
Adult & Children's Support
Glasgow Women's Aid
Provides support, information, and safe accommodation for women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Phone: 0141 553 2022
Email: getsupport@glasgowwomensaid.org.uk
Website: https://www.glasgowwomensaid.org.uk
Dads Rock
Supporting dads and families through community activities, peer support, and parenting programmes.
Phone: 07508 529469
Email: hello@dadsrock.org.uk
Website: https://www.dadsrock.org.uk
Financial & Economic Abuse Support
The Purple Phone – Scotland's First Economic Abuse Helpline
Support with recognising economic abuse, debt caused by abuse, safe banking, financial independence, and benefits advice.
Phone: 0343 841 0132
Email: financiallyincluded@gemap.co.uk
Website: https://www.financiallyincluded.co.uk/