Support for People in Glasgow

The council, working in partnership with Glasgow Life and voluntary sector organisations, has committed to providing as much practical support as possible over the next few months to residents - including opening doors to anyone who needs that additional help as we enter a challenging winter.

There are also many other partners, agencies and charities who work relentlessly to provide support to the city's most vulnerable:

Welcome Places

• There are more than 30 council and community venues across the city offering Glaswegians a welcome and warm place to go as the onset of winter and the cost of living and energy crisis continues to impact people of all ages.
• These venues are open to everyone.  You will never be asked the reason why you are visiting - you can take part in the many activities on offer - or just relax and enjoy the free refreshments in many of the venues. 
• Venues are open during the day and at night - all updated details on the Welcome Places webpage.
• Website: Welcome Places

Use our mapping tool to see what is available in your local community https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/609f78e4be9442e185cadeb36d68a2d0

Glasgow Helps

• Glasgow Helps is a new service set up to work directly with the people of Glasgow. It offers free, confidential support, information, and advice for residents on issues including Employability, Food and Fuel Support, Mental and Physical Health, Housing matters and more. 
• Contact Glasgow Helps on 0141 276 1185 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
• Website: Glasgow Helps

Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness 

• Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness has collated a list of food provision services in Glasgow and beyond
• Website: www.glasgowalliance.org/get-help/

Overnight Welcome Centre - Glasgow City Mission

• Crimea Street day-centre operates through the night from 1 December - 31 March. Dinner served from 6:30pm-8:00pm
• Anyone who finds themselves in a crisis can come as Glasgow City Mission work closely with GCHSCP out-of-hours service to access emergency accommodation.
• Website: www.glasgowcitymission.com/what-we-do/glasgow-overnight-welcome-centre/

Rough Sleeper and Vulnerable People

• If you know anyone or suspect anyone is rough sleeping or vulnerable call the Glasgow helpline on 0800 027 7466.
• Website: www.simonscotland.org/service/glasgow

Glasgow Community Homeless Teams

• If you are homeless or facing homelessness, contact your local Community Homeless Teams or, if out of hours or the weekend, call Out of Hours Homelessness Services on 0800 838 502
• Website: Glasgow Community Homeless Teams