Helplines and Useful Links
Telephone Helplines
- Aberdeen Womens Aid 01224 591577
- Alzheimers Scotland 0808 808 3000
- AMIS (Abused Men in Scotland) 01383 624411
- Breathing Space 0800 838587 (6pm-2am)
- Childline 0800 1111 (24hrs)
- Childline(For those with impaired hearing) 0800 400222
- CareConfidential 0800 028 2228
- Cruse Bereavement Care 0845 600 2227
- In Care Survivors 0800 121 6027
- MOSAC Support for non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused 0800 980 1958
- Rape and Abuse Line: 0808 800 0123 answered by women: 7-10pm most evenings
- Rape and Abuse Line: 0808 800 0122 answered by men 7-10pm selected evenings
- Rape Crisis 08088 010203 6pm-12 midnight 7 days a week
- Samaritans Aberdeen 08457 909090
- Scottish Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 027 1234 24hrs
- Survivors UK (Support and counselling for raped or sexually abused men) 0845 122 1201
- Victims Support 0845 270 4750
Useful Links
Alcohol Support Ltd
Providing information on alcohol issues, raising awareness of alcohol-related problems, and working to influence local and national alcohol policy
Alcohol Support Ltd 76-78 Dee Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DS
01224 573887/595981
Scottish Marriage Care
Supporting Scotland’s Marriages, Relationships and Families
Scottish Marriage Care, Aberdeen Alliance House, 493 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 1SU
0845 271 2711
Aberdeen Counselling & Information Service
Counselling in Aberdeen City and surrounding area for people aged 18 and over>
Aberdeen Counselling & Information Service, 1 Alford Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1YD
01224 575962
www.mha.uk.net/AberdeenCounsellingInformationService
Aberdeen Womens Aid
The national domestic violence charity that works to end violence against women and children. Counselling Services & Advice Services (Office & Administration) based in the The Green area of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Womens Aid, 66 The Green, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6PE
01224 591577
Age Concern
Offers an advice service for older people, their relatives and friends
Age Concern, Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 6XS
01224 556463
Citizens Advice Bureau
General Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau, 47 Market Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5PZ
01224 586255
Citizens Advice Bureau
General Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau, Westhill and District Suite 2, 1st Floor Offices, Westhill Shopping Centre, Old Skene Road Westhill AB32 6RL
01224 747 714
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau
General Advice
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau 41 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 5BN
Fax: 01224 210510
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – In-Court Advice Project Sheriff Court House, Castle Street Aberdeen AB10 1WP
01224 638859
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Calsayseat Medical Practice Outreach 44 Powis Place Aberdeen AB25 3TX
0845 337 6370
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Torry Outreach Torry Community Centre, Oscar Road Aberdeen AB11 8ER
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Macmillan Cancer Outreach Roxburgh House, Ashgrove Road Aberdeen AB25 3AE
0774 778 7973
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Seaton Outreach Seaton Community Centre, Seaton Place East Aberdeen AB24 1UX
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Outreach Social Work Interview Room, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
01224 550510
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Peter Brunt Clinic Outreach Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Woodside Outreach Woodside Community Centre, Marquis Road Aberdeen AB24 2QY
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Manor Outreach Manor community Centre, Danestone Circle Aberdeen AB16 7YB
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice>
Aberdeen CAB – Mastrick Outreach Mastrick Community Centre, Greenfern Road Aberdeen AB16 6TR
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Byron Community Centre Outreach Byron Community Centre, Byron Square Aberdeen AB16 7LL
07795 622114 or 07944 803490
Aberdeen CAB
General Advice
Aberdeen CAB – Woodend Hospital Outreach Social Work Interview Room, Woodend Hospital, Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6XS
01224 556401
Westhill and District Citizens Advice Bureau
General Advice
Westhill and District Citizens Advice Bureau Suite 2, 1st Floor Offices, Westhill Shopping Centre, Old Skene Road Westhill AB32 6RL
01224 747714
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau
General Advice
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau 9 Cameron Street Stonehaven AB39 2BL
01569 766 578
Westhill and District CAB
General Advice
Westhill and District CAB – Alford Outreach Howe Trinity Church Centre Meeting Room, Main Street Alford AB33 8AD
01224 747714
Crisis Management International
A global consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps organizations prepare for and manage the unexpected by offering strategic crisis management planning and related consulting services
Crisis Management International, The Coach House, Spademill Lane, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 4EZ
01224 747874
Cruse Bereavement Care
Provides support to people experiencing grief following a death, working primarily through volunteers, providing free care to bereaved people
Cruse Bereavement Care, 42A Rose Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1UD
01224 626522
Doulos Trust
Counselling & Advice
Doulos Trust, 381 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6BX
01224 211222
Grampian Bereavement Helpline
Counselling Services & Advice Services (Office & Administration) based in the Broad Street area of Aberdeen
Grampian Bereavement Helpline, St. Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1BX
01224 694453
HIV Rural Counselling Services
Sexual Health Advice and Sexual Health Education
HIV Rural Counselling Services, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 1LD
07803 095752
Manic Depression Fellowship
Self-help support group for people with manic depression (bipolar disorder) and their carers, friends and family
Manic Depression Fellowship, 87 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 6BQ
01224 211679
Marchburn Hostel
Counselling Services & Advice Services
Marchburn Hostel, 8 Marchburn Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB16 7NN
01224 695383
Piper Alpha Families & Survivors Association
Support for people effected by Piper Alpha
Piper Alpha Families & Survivors Association, 49 Carmelite Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6NQ
01224 210118
Rape And Abuse Support,
Provides vital support and advocacy to female survivors of rape and sexual violence and challenge attitudes towards violence against women
Rape And Abuse Support, 88 John Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 1LE
01224 639347 / 01224 620772
Scottish Marriage Care
Counselling for families, couples, individuals and young people
Scottish Marriage Care, 132 Huntly Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1SU
01224 643174
Talking Heals
General counselling and advice
Talking Heals, 3 Orchard Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB24 3DH
01224 486390
The Cairns Counselling Centre
Counselling service for all age groups.
The Cairns Counselling Centre, Ground Floor West, Migvie House, 23 North Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 7RJ
01224 633131
Choices Aberdeen
Free pregnancy testing, pregnancy crisis counselling, Counselling for men, Post-abortion counselling, Befriending support, Pregnancy loss counselling, Sexual health workshops
Choices Aberdeen > Pregnancy Counselling Centre,
01224 624900
Penumbra
Offers a variety of services to support those experiencing mental ill health such as supported living and accommodation
Penumbra, Norton Park 57 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2380
Teen Challenge
A twelve month residential program for young men aged between 18 to 35 who are searching for the answers to their life controlling problems, especially drug/and or alcohol addictions
Teen Challenge North East Scotland Sunnybrae Woodhead, Fyvie, Turriff AB53 8LS
01651 891627
Careers Scotland Centre
A national organisation who offers career guidance, employability support and information services to individuals of all ages
Careers Scotland Centre 377/381 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BT
01224 285200
Aberdeen Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Aberdeen Samaritans, 60 Dee Street Aberdeen AB11 6DS
08457 909090
Elgin Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide
Elgin Samaritans 21 Greyfriars Street, Elgin, Moray IV30 1LF
08457 909090
Drugs Action > Counselling
Counselling to support changes in drug use and related issues
Drugs Action > Counselling 7 Hadden Street Aberdeen AB11 6NU
01224 577120
Grampian Womens Aid
Advice, support and refuge to women and their children (if any) who have been exposed to domestic abuse. The abuse may be physical, sexual or emotional. They operate two refuges in the city & two in Aberdeenshire
Grampian Womens Aid 6 Bon-Accord Crescent Lane Aberdeen AB11 6DF
01224 593381
Aberdeen Rape Crisis
Provides vital support and advocacy to female survivors of rape and sexual violence and challenge attitudes towards violence against women>
Aberdeen Rape Crisis 1 Little Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JG
01224 620772
Counselling and Family Mediation
Provides a safe environment with an impartial third party, where parents who are separating, separated or divorced can come together to discuss future arrangements for their children
Counselling and Family Mediation Grampian Alliance House 493 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6DB
08700 858 148/158
Avenue
Relationship Counselling (individual & couple), Family Mediation, Child Contact Centres, Psychosexual Therapy, Child Focused Mediation, Direct Consultation with Children, Intergenerational Mediation, Stepfamily Mediation, Workshops for Parents, Legal Advice, Counselling for Children and Young People
Avenue – Aberdeen Office Alliance House 493 Union Street Aberdeen AB10 1RX
01224 587571
Elgin Office
Relationship Counselling (individual & couple), Family Mediation, Child Contact Centres, Psychosexual Therapy, Child Focused Mediation, Direct Consultation with Children, Intergenerational Mediation, Stepfamily Mediation, Workshops for Parents, Legal Advice, Counselling for Children and Young People
Elgin Office Address 17 Institution Road Elgin IV30 1QT
01343 540 801
Peterhead Office
Relationship Counselling (individual & couple), Family Mediation, Child Contact Centres, Psychosexual Therapy, Child Focused Mediation, Direct Consultation with Children, Intergenerational Mediation, Stepfamily Mediation, Workshops for Parents, Legal Advice, Counselling for Children and Young People
Peterhead Office Address Marischal Chambers 8 Drummers Corner Peterhead AB42 1ZP
01779 490 790
Choices Counselling Victoria House
Relationship Counseling, Individual Sessions, Couples Sessions, Private Consultations, Life Counseling
Choices Counselling Victoria House, 10, Victoria Crescent, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 1RQ
01343 611350
Third Level Foundation Ltd
Supports those with Mental health problems through counselling and workshops
Third Level Foundation Ltd 35a, Union St, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB11 5BN
0800 021 7704
Victim Support Moray
Provides emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime
Victim Support Moray Culbard House, 22, Culbard St, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 1JT
01343 544607
Brain Injury Grampian Group
Supports people affected by brain injury
Brain Injury Grampian Group Chaplain’s office Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Westburn Road Aberdeen Scotland AB25 2ZG
01224 554905 / 07826908865
Gemini Service
Offers a service to young people who are aged 12 – 18 years, living in Aberdeenshire, using alcohol/drugs/solvents, are having difficulties due to their alcohol/drug/solvent use and would like help or information to make some changes
Gemini Service 31 High Street Inverurie, AB51 3QA
01467 624334
Scottish Debt Advice
Money advice
Scottish Debt Advice, 11 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
0800 881 8709
Fraserburgh and District Advice Services
General counselling
Fraserburgh and District Advice Services 10 Commerce Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 9AQ
01346 515307