Wellbeing Services

We've brought together a range of useful information with details of where and how to access it, to help support your health and wellbeing.

There is a range of help from various organisations if you need help urgently:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 917 7650
  • Narcotics Anonymous - 0300 999 1212
  • Cocaine Anonymous - (8am to 11pm) - 0141 959 6363
  • South Area Crisis Team (9am to 8pm)-  0141 232 7060
  • Mental Health Services (Out of hours 8pm to 9am) - 0845 650 1730
  • NHS 24 Help Line - 111
  • Glasgow Drug Crisis Centre - 0141 420 6969
  • Social Work (Out of hours) - 0300 434 1505
  • Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87 
  • (Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am - Friday 6pm to Monday 6am
  • Samaritans (freecall) - 116 123
  • Homelessness (Out of hours) - 0800 052 0180
  • East Renfrewshire Women's Aid - 0141 404 0015 

  • East Renfrewshire Community Hub offers support, signposting and community information for individuals, community groups and organisations. 
    Telephone: 0141 876 9555
     
  • Talking Points offer information, advice and support on anything related to your health, wellbeing, social care and community supports. 
    Telephone: 0141 876 9555, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
    Email: talkingpoints@eastrencommunityhub.org.uk
    Visit the Talking Points Hub in at Carlibar Road, Barrhead or Busby Road, Clarkston

East Renfrewshire has 10 libraries providing various supports/services including a large selection of books, newspapers and other publications, Public Access PCs, printing, scanners and photocopying. Free tea and coffee is always available.

You can also access free online resources including E-books, e-audiobooks, magazines and newspapers

There are also a selection of clubs for adults and children and families which offer a host
of activities including: 

  • Reading 
  • singing
  • Memory Group - chat about memories and stories from the past
  • those living with Dementia.
  • Colour Therapy 
  • Knitting Groups
  • Storytelling
  • Family Play sessions
  • STEM Sessions for children aged 5-8 years

For further information on any of the library services listed contact :
Telephone: 0141 580 1174
Email: libraries@ercultureandleisure
 

Employability 

Work EastRen is East Renfrewshire Council's employability service. Work EastRen's primary goal is to help people aged 16 and over in East Renfrewshire to get ready for, find and get work.
Telephone: 0141 577 8438
Email: worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
 

Housing Support

Barrhead Housing Association (BHA) are the local community housing association for East Renfrewshire, BHA provide people with safe, aspirational and affordable places to call home and opportunities to lead happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Telephone: 0141 881 0638
Email: enquiries@barrheadha.org

There are a range of organisations that can support you or your family including ;-

Drugs and Alcohol

  • East Renfrewshire Alcohol Counselling service provides support to individuals who would like support in managing their alcohol intake. The service delivered by Glasgow Council on Alcohol is free, non-judgemental and person centred. Based in Eastwood and Barrhead Health Centres, the service is also open to family members affected by a loved one's alcohol intake / habits.
    For further information or to self-refer:
    Telephone : 0141 353 1800
    Email : info@glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org
     
  • East Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) - Part of East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, this service provides a wide range of alcohol and drug treatment and recovery help and support to adults aged 16 and over. The partnership is funded jointly by East Renfrewshire Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board. 
  • Know the Score provides free, confidential information and advice on drug use. Call the Helpline between 8am and 11pm 7 days a week on 0800 5875879.
  • Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) support anyone who is concerned about someone else's drug or alcohol use, wherever they are in Scotland. Call the free and confidential helpline on 08080 101011 Monday to Friday 9am-11pm. 

Gambling

RCA Trust- East Renfrewshire provides local support to individuals and families on gambling related harms. Services include:

  • Courses
  • Group Work
  • Education & Training
  • Advice & Information
  • 1:1 Couple & Family Counselling

Telephone: 0141 887 0880
Email: info@rcatrust.org.uk
 

Stop Smoking 

East Renfrewshire Quit Your Way Community Service provides free, specialist, personalised stop smoking support every step of the way. Delivered through face-to-face, 1 to 1 telephone or video/virtual consultation, Quit Your Way provides access to FREE stop smoking medication available from your local pharmacy. Behavioural support is also available for those using electronic cigarettes or vapes to aid their tobacco cessation journey. 

Telephone: 0800 916 8858 to book an appointment

  • Community Mental Health Services: Bridges Primary Care Mental Health Team is a short-term psychological service. Working with people who have mild to moderate mental health difficulties. It support adults, age 18 and over to help develop their coping skills and improve your mood. You can be referred to our service by your GP or other health care professional or you can self-refer. Therapists and counsellors deliver proven and effective ways to help self-manage symptoms and deal with feelings that are impacting on your life. Service include CBT and Counselling.
  • RAMH promotes recovery from mental ill health, and empowers people to build independent, fulfilled lives. They offer a range of free, confidential services which provide:
    • Immediate support in crisis situations for residents aged 16 and over in Renfrewshire
    • Individualised care and practical support to people in their own homes
    • One to one counselling sessions with a qualified counsellor
    • Employability support to help individuals gain or maintain employment and/or volunteering opportunities
    • A range of social, creative, therapeutic, educational and physical activity groups
    • Support to family, friends, carers and the wider community through information and education
  • Able Futures deliver the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions. The support service is fast, flexible and, best of all, there is no charge to use this service.

With nine months support, signposting and information from a qualified mental health professional, you could learn more about your mental health, understand how you can access treatment for any mental health problems and connect with other people and support organisations who know what it's like to live with a mental health problem. 

Free telephone: 0800 321 3137 (open 8am-10.30pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: hello@able-futures.co.uk
 

  • National Autistic Society Scotland - East Renfrewshire is an 'autism specific' support service run by a fully trained autistic / neurodivergent volunteers and parents/carers of autistic individuals. It offers autistic-led information and support sessions and workshops together with online and in-person advice, signposting, peer groups and meet-ups.

Visit the National Autistic Society website for more information
Email: eastrenfrewshire.branch@nas.org.uk
 

Mind to Mind provides resources to support positive mental health and wellbeing, including money worries, mood, grief, sleep, Isolation, loneliness and anxiety
 

Living Life is a free phone service offering therapy for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over with low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety or a a combination of these symptoms. It offers phone support using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based techniques.

Telephone: 0800 328 9655 to self refer for an assessment. 
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.
 

  • Breathing Space is a free confidential Service for people in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Web Chat available 
Telephone : 0800 83 85 87
Helpline open : Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am, Friday to Monday 6pm to 2am
 

  • My App - My Mental Health contains a collection of online resources to support your mental health. All information is evidence based and approved by NHS.

Information and resources for topics such as anxiety, children & young people, carers, depression, sleep, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide.
 

  • Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) provide mental health support and accessible, practical information.
     

  • Samaritans provide emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or assistance if your worried about someone else. 

    Telephone Helpline : 116 123

  • SilverCloud is a website with free courses you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. You can learn new ways to deal with the challenges you're facing. It's designed by clinical experts, and supported by the NHS and Scottish Government. SilverCloud is secure, supportive, free from stigma, and flexible so you can do a course at your own pace.

All you need is an email address to sign up. When you go into the SilverCloud site for the first time, enter the access code NHS24

  • Daylight is a free digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It's clinically proven to help people improve their anxiety symptoms. Daylight teaches you practical CBT techniques that help tackle the root causes of anxiety. By using Daylight for just a few minutes each day, you can start to feel more in control.

    You can use Daylight via the app for iOS and Android devices. To access this course, you need to provide the first half of your postcode and your email address

 

There are a range of local services and community organisations that can help with your financial wellbeing 

  • Money Advice and Rights team (MART) offers free, expert and confidential advice to help you:
    • maximise your income
    • find out what benefits you're entitled to
    • make a claim to benefit
    • challenge a benefit decision
    • representation at benefit appeals
    • deal with all types of debts
    • speak to your creditors on your behalf
    • review the money you have coming in and out

Telephone: 0141 577 8420 / 0800 0521023

Email: MART@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
 

Food insecurity

  • East Renfrewshire Larder at Muirend Road

The larder is currently open Wednesday 5pm to 7pm and Friday 4pm to 5.30pm for walk ins.

Shanta Residential, 11 Muirend Road, G44 3QR 

Visit the East Renfrewshire Larder Facebook page

  • East Renfrewshire Foodbank

There are 2 Trussell Trust foodbanks in East Renfrewshire

Visit their website for locations and opening times

  • Eaglesham and Waterfoot Community Larder

Open Saturdays - Visit their Facebook page for up to date information


Other Financial Help and Advice

  • Step Change provide free, expert debt advice, no matter how large or small your debt problem is. Call 0800 138 1111 Monday - Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm
  • Home Energy Scotland offer free and impartial advice on energy saving, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, greener travel, water waste and more. Call free of charge on 0808 808 2282

Local Men's Support Groups

Suicide is one of the leading causes in the death of men under 35. We know that men often suffer in silence and live and work with high levels of depression and anxiety. The stigma around mental health in men makes it difficult for men to ask for help but it is OK to not be OK. These local organisations are here to help and free to attend.
 

  • Andy's Man Club wants to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives. They aim to achieve this through weekly, free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18.
  • Men Matter Scotland are a registered charity that exist to prevent suicide in men. They aim to support All Men's mental health, improve men's quality of life, expand and enrich men's connections. We facilitate activities that support positive mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing for men. Confidential peer to peer sessions and we arrange referral for expert intervention when men are in distress.
  • Barrhead Men's Shed is primarily here for the health and wellbeing of adult males from around East Renfrewshire, it is a club where individuals can come together for a blether, make things, and generally find fulfilling ways to use their time and reduce isolation. 

Menopause

There are a variety of external organisations offering menopause support and guidance including

East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure

East Renfrewshire provides culture, leisure and sports across East Renfrewshire including:

  • Gym Facilities 
  • Fitness classes 
  • Vitality Classes
  • Swimming 
  • Sports ; Badminton / Football / Gymnastics & more 
  • Live Active Programme 
  • Art & Drama

For further information on any of East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure services listed visit the East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure website. 

Telephone: 0141 577 3500
Email: marketing@ercultureandleisure.org
 

NHS Community Weight Management Service

NHSGG&C Community Weight Management Service in partnership with Weight Watchers and Slimming World to help you lose weight. If eligible for the service you'll receive a free 12 week membership providing access to a blend of in-person and online support

Visit the community weight management service webpage for more information. 

Self-Referral: NHSGGC Weight Management Services support individuals with existing health condition

There are a range of organisations which can provide support if you are experiencing violence or abuse. The Council also has a Domestic Abuse Policy (PDF, 737 KB) in place which details the support available to you as an employee or can assist managers or employees by providing guidance if they are aware of or suspect that a colleague is experiencing abuse.

For professional external support:

They offer:

  • a refuge where you can live free from abuse and have time and space to recover
  • outreach services where we can support you if you wish to remain in your home or in other temporary accommodation
  • meetings in a safe place
  • services for children and young people

If you want to speak to a social worker for advice and to discuss what supports can be provided locally you can get in touch with our Initial Contact team.

Alternatively, you can contact the Social Work Request for Assistance team. 

Your local health service can also offer advice and support and put you in touch with relevant services or you can contact Women's Aid SLER directly.

  • Cruse Scotland provides compassionate bereavement support across Scotland. Services include Grief Chat, a free support service that enables you to type to talk to a professional counsellor 

National Bereavement Helpline open: Monday - Friday 9am to 8pm and Weekends 10am to 2pm

  • Sleepio is a free digital sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT.) It's clinically proven to help address the root causes of poor sleep and insomnia. Sleepio is structured into six 15 to 20 minute CBT sessions.

You can use Sleepio on your web browser or download the Sleepio app , for course access you need to provide a postcode and email address.

 

 

Last modified on 12 February 2025
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