local resources
Here is a list of useful links and contact details for organisations which provide support services.
Check out Aliss for details of other community groups in our area.
Aliss
ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland). Local groups and organisation. Learn more takes you to another site
Support Services
Food & Basics
EBI Unites
Help with: Community Food - Membership system with low cost food and free crisis food support and delivery throughout Renfrewshire.
Mon - Thurs 9.30. -14.00
Church of the Nazarene, Rashielee Avenue, Erskine, PA8 6HA.
https://www.facebook.com/UnitingEBI/
Darkwood Crew - Ferguslie Community Market
Help with: Community Food - Open to anyone who needs it. £2.50 for approx. £15 worth of shopping.
Visit website for more details.
Thurs 11.00 am onward (Priority access for 65+ from 10.30 am)
Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Rd, Ferguslie Park, Paisley, PA3 1NT.
https://www.facebook.com/DarkwoodCrew
Star Project
Help with: Community Food - Low cost pantry; Shopper service.
Tues - Thurs 10.00 - 14.00 & Fri 13.00 - 15.00
12-14 Wallace Street, Paisley, PA3 2BU.
https://www.facebook.com/STARPantryPlus
Lochwinnoch Community Larder
Help with: Community Food - Free fresh, non-perishable food and sanitary products.
Tues 10.00 - 16.00, Tues 10.00 - 14.00, Sat 10.30 - 13.00
Lochhead Gardens, Lochhead Ave, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AW.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lochwinnochcommunitylarder
https://www.myleapproject.org/the-larder
RAMH ReStore and Pantry
Help with: Community Food - Pay £1 to join and £2.50 every shopping trip to receive £15 - £20 of food.
Open: Weds - Fri 10.00 - 15.00
24 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1UN.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRAMHREstore/
Beith Trust - Free Food Friday
Help with: Community Food - Free food for anyone who needs it.
Fri 13.00 - 15.30
Beith Astro, Meadowside Pavillions, Meadowside, Beith KA15 1BY.
https://www.facebook.com/BeithCommunityDevelopmentTrust
Renfrewshire Food Bank
Help with: Provides an emergency three day food supply for those who have been referred for support. They can also provide reimbursement for travel to and from Johnstone.
Contact: LEAP Together can make a referral on your behalf if you let us know, or contact Advice Works or Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau for a referral.
www.renfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us / 0300 102 2500
Renfrewshire Council Neighbourhood Hubs
Help with: Dog Walking, Delivering Food and Medicine, Digital Support, Posting Letters
Contact: johnstonehub@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Lochwinnoch Cares
Help with: Shopping and prescription delivery; Posting letters; Befriending (All Services offered within Lochwinnoch area only).
Contact: lochwinnochcares22@gmail.com
Lochwinnoch Library
Help with: Free sanitary products available.
Old School, High St, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB
Fuel
Home Energy Scotland
Help with: Referral for loans and grants for making your home more energy efficient; Help clearing fuel debt; Fuel advocacy and help contacting fuel companies and making supplier choices.
Contact: 0800 092 9002
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with: Home energy advice; Referral to home energy improvement schemes; Access to fuel vouchers and grants for clearing fuel debts; Fuel debt management; Help contacting fuel providers.
Contact: 0141 889 2121
energy@paisleyCAB.casonline.org.uk
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/consumer/energy/energy-supply
Renfrewshire Council
Help with: Energy advocacy; Referral to home energy improvement schemes; Help contacting fuel providers; Fuel debt advice; Access to grants and for clearing debt and fuel vouchers.
Contact: 0300 300 0300
https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2738/Energy-advice-and-advocacy
Ofgem
Help with: Industry regulator - able to confirm legitimacy of cold calling schemes if approached.
Money
Advice Works
Help with: Free money and debt advice; Assistance with benefit claims and benefit checks.
Contact: 0300 300 1238
https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/
Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance
Helps with: Accessing fair and affordable credit.
Contact: 0141 887 7707
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with: Money and debt advice; advice on employment and housing; legal advice; consumer advice.
Contact: 0141 889 2121
https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Home Start
Help with: Emotional and practical befriending support for families with at least one child under five yo.
https://www.home-start.org.uk/about-us
Parentline Scotland
Help with: Advice and support for all parents.
Contact: 0800 028 2233
Young Minds
Help with: Supporting young people and your mental health.
https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/
Papyrus
Help with: Supporting under 35s with suicidal thoughts.
Contact: 0800 068 4141 / (Text) 07860039967 /
https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk
Samaritans
Help with: Telephone support and advice for adults.
Contact: 116223
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/samaritans-in-scotland
Breathing Space
Help with: Free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
Contact: 0800 83 85 87
ROAR
Help with: Empowering elderly people to stay resillient, socially connected and physically active.
Contact: 0141 889 7481
Childline
Help with: Telephone support for anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
Contact: 0800 1111
Kairos Women
Help with: Community-led women’s space for all women and non-binary people.
Contact: info@kairoswomen.org
Lochwinnoch Cares
Help with: Shopping and prescription delivery; Posting letters; Befriending (All Services offered within Lochwinnoch area only).
Contact: lochwinnochcares22@gmail.com
Employment
Employability Scotland
Help with: Tailored, flexible, and person-centred support for people who want help to find work.
Contact: ruth.cooper@renfrewshire.gov.uk
https://www.employabilityinscotland.com/
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with: Money and debt advice; advice on employment and housing; legal advice; consumer advice.
Contact: 0141 889 2121
https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk/
Domestic Abuse
Renfrewshire Women's Aid
Help with: Women's service providing support and advice on your rights, as well as safe places to stay.
Contact: 0141 561 7030
https://www.renfrewshirewomensaid.co.uk/
Homelessness
Renfrewshire Council Homelessness Services
Help with: Supporting people to find accommodation
Contact: 0141 618 7200
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2546/Homelessness
Shelter Scotland
Help with: Advice, support and legal services for people experiencing homelessness.
Contact: 0808 800 444
Turning Point Scotland
Help with: Supporting ex-offenders seeking housing / general support.
Contact: https://www.turningpointscotland.com/get-support/what-help-is-available/
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with: Money and debt advice; advice on employment and housing; legal advice; consumer advice.
Contact: 0141 889 2121