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Samaritans (phoneline, email, webchat): call 116 123, always open
Shout (textline): text SHOUT to 85258, always open; text THEMIX for 18-25yrs crisis support, Switchboard for gender/sexuality-related support
Breathing Space (helpline): call 0800 83 85 87, 6pm-2am Mon-Thu, 24hrs Fri-Sun
Papyrus Hopeline (phone, text, and email helpline for under 25s experiencing suicidal thoughts): 9am-10pm Mon-Fri, 2pm-10pm Sat-Sun
University of Glasgow Crisis Team (24/7 campus security): call 0141 330 4444 (Gilmorehill "Main" Campus or off-campus), 0141 330 2222 (Garscube Campus)
University Accommodation Living Support Assistants: contact details available at reception, call your on-duty LSA Mon-Fri 6pm-8am, Sat-Sun 24hrs
Glasgow University Nightline (confidential listening service - online webchat 7pm-midnight Mon-Fri, link goes to website)
SRC Advice Centre (student advice, info, representation)
UofG SafeZone app (campus security for general enquiries, first aid, and emergencies)
University Disability Services (register for support those with diagnoses with academic flexibility, accessible technology, etc.)
University Counselling and Psychological Services (including counselling sessions and therapy)
Peer Support (available for various schools/colleges)
Togetherall (online anonymous support forum for Glasgow Uni)
Interfaith Chaplaincy (pastoral and spiritual care, book one-to-one conversations with Chaplains)
University Widening Participation programmes (support and provision for students including care-experienced and estranged students, student carers, asylum seekers, and refugees)
University Financial Aid (financial support and funds for students in financial hardship; also includes a rent guarantor scheme, childcare fund, PCR reimbursements, laptop loans, sports memberships, and more)
University of Glasgow Neurodiversity Network (community for staff and students with lived experience of being neurodivergent, as well as resources and research; join Teams channel)
GU Positive Minds (peer-led mental health support society, contact to be paired with a peer supporter)
Mental Health Foundation (mental health charity, lots of information provided)
Mind (mental health charity for both information and support; Infoline, Legal Line, and Side by Side online forum)
SANE (information resources as well as emotional support phoneline, TextCare service, email, and forum): leave a message at 07984 967 708 to be called back, email support@sane.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness (online resources and advice/information lines): call 0808 801 0525 9:30am-4pm Mon-Fri, webchat 10am-1pm Mon-Fri, email advice@rethink.org
Glasgow Wellbeing (self-help resources, video courses, and virtual groups for specific topics; groups available for people signed up to GPs in the South of Glasgow)
SAMH Scottish Association for Mental Health (online informational and self-help resources and information helpline): call Infoline 0344 800 0550, email info@samh.org.uk 9am-6pm Mon-Fri
CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably (men's support phoneline and webchat): 0800 58 58 58, 5pm-midnight
Clear Your Head (Scottish Government, mental health advice amidst the Covid-19 pandemic)
The Mix (support for under 25 years olds; resources and phoneline, email, webchat, and counselling service): call 0808 808 4994, email and webchat through website, 3pm-12am daily
Anxiety UK (support for anxiety, stress, and anxiety-based depression; helplines, 10-minute webchat, free online resources, and £50/session online therapy): call 03444 775 774, text 07537 416 905, email support@anxietyuk.org.uk, 9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri
No Panic (support for panic attacks, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders; helpline, self-help and education resources, and paid recovery/support services): call helpline 0300 772 9844, youthline (under 18) 0330 606 1174, 10am-10pm daily
Students Against Depression (resources and self-help support for depression, anxiety, and suicidality)
Bipolar UK (information as well as online peer support forum and non-crisis support line): pre-book a call online, email info@bipolaruk.org
Bipolar Scotland (support for those with bipolar and carers): online drop-in self-help groups; Glasgow City and Glasgow West groups 7pm on 2nd Wed and 4th Sun monthly; 18-30yrs group 7pm fortnightly on Wed; family and friends group on 7pm last Mon monthly
BEAT Eating Disorders helplines (ED support; BEAT at UoG Society on campus): call studentline 0808 801 0811, email studentline@beateatingdisorders.org.uk, 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 4pm-8pm weekends/bank holidays
Supported Scotland (peer-led support groups for people (and parents/carers of people) affected by eating disorders and difficulties with food/body image)
Time and Space (Glasgow-based support for those who hear voices, those who self-harm, and their carers; resources and pre-booked weekly support groups)
Alumina (online 7-week support groups for 14-19 year olds who self-harm): sign up online
Self Injury Support (support for women & girls who self-harm; phoneline, textline, webchat, and email): call 0808 800 8088, text 07537 432444, email tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk, 7pm-9:30pm Tue and Thu
PTSD UK (charity raising awareness for PTSD; informative resources for those with PTSD and carers)
The LUNA Project (Glasgow-based youth-led charity supporting and improving awareness of chronic illnesses and disabilities; provides extensive resources and runs workshops and events)
LEAD Scotland (support for disabled people and carers in Scotland; disabled student information/support phoneline and email): call 0800 999 2568 2pm-4pm Mon/Wed/Fri, 10am-12pm Tue/Thu; email info@lead.org.uk
AchieveAbility (charity working with neurodivergent and dyslexic adults; provides resources for students, including handbooks for dyslexia)
Dyslexia Scoland (charity supporting those with dyslexia in Scotland; support phoneline, webchat, and email as well as resources and events): call 0344 800 84 84, 10am-4:30pm Mon-Thu and 10am-4pm Fri; email helpline@dyslexiascotland.org.uk
Glasgow Clyde Rape Crisis helplines (rape/sexual assault/abuse support, including support through different communication mediums and support in reporting)
Ubuntu Women's Shelter (Glasgow-based charity for women and non-binary people; information line and short-term (3-7 days) emergency accommodation for women without funds): call 07570 877817 any time for emergency housing, call 07543 491900 10am-6pm Mon-Fr
Glasgow Women's Aid (support for women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse, including housing, financial, and legal)
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (call 24/7 0800 027 1234, online webchat)
Men's Advice Line (support and advice via phone, email, and webchat for men experiencing domestic violence): free call at 0808 8010327 9am-8pm Mon-Fri
Intercultural Youth Scotland Mental Health Service (counselling for 12-24 year old BPOC resident in Scotland; counsellors trained in anti-racism)
Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre (support for Muslim and BME women through a helpline, chat groups, events, workshops and classes for employability)
Muslim Youth Helpline (faith- and culturally-sensitive emotional support; phoneline, webchat, and email): call 0808 808 2008, text on Whatsapp 0808 808 2008, email help@myh.org.uk, 4pm-10pm daily)
Salehiya (support for BME, asylum seeker, and refugee women and girls in Edinburgh and Glasgow; including counselling, learning hubs, and chat spaces)
Black Minds Matter UK (resources and free blocks of therapy by Black mental health professionals for people of the Black Caribbean African diaspora and mixed heritage over 16)
Kanlungan UK (support for Filipino migrants in immigration concerns, employment advice, and mental health support): call +442038931871, email info@kanlungan.org.uk
Refuweegee (Glasgow-based charity supporting those forcibly displaced, providing welcome packs and care packages and community events; website includes resources such as a food bank map)
The 93% Club (national student movement supportring state-educated students and those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; provides education and employment support as well as community through events)
Carers Scotland (provides help and advice to carers across Scotland; information helpline and support groups): call 0808 808 7777 9am-7pm Mon-Fri
Switchboard (LGBT+ phoneline, webchat, email): call 0300 330 0630, 10am-10pm
MindOut (mental health support by and for LGBTQ+ people; online support, telephone befriending, advocacy, peer support groups, and more)
Mindline Trans+ (emotional and mental health support line for those who are trans, non-binary, and genderfluid): call 0300 330 5468 Mon, Wed, Fri 8pm-12am
Small Trans Library Glasgow (lending library of trans-authored books for trans people; currently running a grocery fund for trans people at Glasgow)
LGBT Youth Scotland (charity for 13-25 yr old LGBTI people in Scotland; resources, digital support, and showcases various youth groups): webchat 2pm-8pm Mon, 4pm-8pm Wed, 6pm-8pm Thu; email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk, text 07786 202 370
Sandyford Clinic (Sexual and reproductive health clinic in Glasgow, Paisley, and Clydebank; including counselling services and gender identity service)
Umbrella Lane (emotional, physical, and spiritual support for sex workers across Scotland, including a hardship fund, peer-to-peer support, counselling services, and sexual health check-ups/supplies): call 07377518263, email hello@umbrellalane.org
At A Loss (online resources and signposting for bereaved people, including a webchat with a bereavement counsellor): webchat open 9am-9pm Mon-Fri
Sudden (phone and email support for sudden bereaved people, including for COVID): call 0800 2600 400, 10am-4pm Mon-Fri
LGBT Domestic Abuse Scotland (charity raising awareness of and improving services for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse and other gender-based violence; informational resources)
