Where Can I Get Help?
Robroyston Church will provide first-contact pastoral support for any issue. If you contact us by e-mail or leave a message then please indicate that you require pastoral assistance and leave a contact number along with a note of the times we can contact you. If appropriate the minister or pastoral worker can also arrange to meet with you in person.
Call Jonathan on 0141 558 2952 or send an e-mail to jonathanakeefe@aol.com.
Other Helplines and Websites
CRISIS SUPPORT & COUNSELLING
Breathing Space is a free and confidential phoneline service for people (particularly young men) feeling down or depressed or unusually worried and needing someone to talk to.
helpline: 0800 83 85 87 (6pm–2am)
website: www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Samaritans provides support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours)
website: www.samaritans.org.uk
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline provides advice and support for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hours)
website: www.domesticabuse.co.uk
Men's Advice Line provides advice and support for men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
helpline: 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Wed 10am–1pm and 2pm–5pm)
website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
MISCARRIAGE, STILL BIRTH & NEO-NATAL DEATH
Miscarriage Association provides advice and support to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy.
helpline: 01924 200799 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm)
website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Sands offers support to anyone whose baby has died during pregnancy or after birth.
helpline: 0207 436 5881 (Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm; also evenings on Tue & Thu, 6pm–10pm)
website: www.sands-uk.org
Under the Rainbow is an online Christian resource for those affected by miscarriage, still birth and neonatal death that seeks to encourage and support people in their relationship with God through His word.
website: www.undertherainbow.org.uk
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline provides initial and crisis support and information, and signposting to local services for ongoing support.
helpline: 08088 01 03 02 (daily 6pm–midnight)
website: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Survivors UK National Helpline provides information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
helpline: 0845 122 1201 (Mon, Tues and Thurs 7pm–10pm)
website: www.survivorsuk.org
YOUNG PEOPLE
Eighteen and Under provides confidential support and information for any young person, aged 18 and under, who has experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
helpline: 0800 731 40 80 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
website: www.18u.org.uk
Childline provides support and advice for children and young people.
helpline: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
website: www.childlinescotland.org.uk
