Useful Numbers

ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland)
Searchable database of services, groups and activities for health and wellbeing across Scotland.

Age Scotland Helpline 0800 12 44 222
Advice for older people, their carers and families.

Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650
Help with a drinking problem.

Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
An alternative and easily accessible ‘first stop’ assistance in order to stop problems escalating.

British Transport Police Text 61016
You can BTP to tell them about non-emergency incidents. In an emergency always dial 999.

Change, Grow, Live – Forth Valley Recovery Service
0808 196 2188 (9-5 weekdays, out of hours call back)
Help for a drug or alcohol problem.

Childline 0800 1111 (7:30am-3:30am every day)
Helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

Combat Stress for Veterans’ Mental Health 0800 138 1619 (24 hours a day)
Helping former servicemen and women deal with PTSD, anxiety and depression.

Connect2 TC Forth Valley
A Christian charity that offers freedom to men and woman of all ages who are battling life-controlling addictions. A Coffee bar bus visits Raploch once a week.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis 01786 439 244 (M-F, 9-5)
08088 01 03 02 (5pm-midnight, Rape Crisis Scotland)
Support for people of all genders over 13 who have experienced any form of sexual violence.

Gamblers Anonymous Scotland 0370 050 8881 (24h)
To support anyone who has a desire to stop gambling.

Healed Scars Trauma and Abuse Recovery (HSTAR) 01786 439988
Support and counselling for women who have lived through trauma and/or abuse at any point in their lives.

Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700
Provides information, advice and guidance about any modern slavery issue.

NHS24 111
Urgent care day or night or when your GP is closed.

Sacro 0131 624 7270
A community justice organisation which works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.

Samaritans 116 123 (24h)
Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you.

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs 08080 10 10 11 (9am-11pm, out of hours call back)
Supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use.

Sexual Assault Response Co-ordination Service (NHS SARCS) 0800 148 88 88 (24 hours a day)
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.

Stirling University Wellbeing Support 01786 466022
Services and organisations which support your wellbeing and help with mental and emotional challenges.

Text Shout to 85258
24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Stirling and District Women’s Aid 01786 470 897, 0800 027 1234 (24h)
Drop in during weekdays 9-4:30 Unit 7, Stirling Arcade
Support and temp accommodation for women and their children who have been abused by a partner.

Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau 01786 470 239 (10-3)
Advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.

Stirling Council 01786 237900 (9-5 Mon-Sun)
01786 404040 (24 hours a day)
Springkerse House, 5 Springkerse Road, Stirling
Housing advice for homeless people.