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.
Support Services
Food & Basics
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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Active Communities
Help with: Community Food - Low Cost Pantry
Wednesday 10.00 - 14.00
Station Seven, 7 Quarry Street, Johnstone, United Kingdom
https://www.facebook.com/ACommunities
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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
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Renfrewshire Council Neighbourhood Hubs
Help with: Dog Walking, Delivering Food and Medicine, Digital Support, Posting Letters
Contact: johnstonehub@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Lochwinnoch Cares
Help with: Shopping and prescription delivery; Posting letters; Befriending (All Services offered within Lochwinnoch area only).
Contact: lochwinnochcares22@gmail.com
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Lochwinnoch Library
Help with: Free sanitary products available.
Old School, High St, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB
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Fuel
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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
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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
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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
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Ofgem
Help with: Industry regulator - able to confirm legitimacy of cold calling schemes if approached.
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Money
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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/
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Renfrewshire Affordable Credit Alliance
Helps with: Accessing fair and affordable credit.
Contact: 0141 887 7707
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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
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
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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
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Parentline Scotland
Help with: Advice and support for all parents.
Contact: 0800 028 2233
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Young Minds
Help with: Supporting young people and your mental health.
https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/
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Papyrus
Help with: Supporting under 35s with suicidal thoughts.
Contact: 0800 068 4141 / (Text) 07860039967 /
https://papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk
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Samaritans
Help with: Telephone support and advice for adults.
Contact: 116223​
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/samaritans-in-scotland
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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
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ROAR
Help with: Empowering elderly people to stay resillient, socially connected and physically active.
Contact: 0141 889 7481
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Childline
Help with: Telephone support for anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
Contact: 0800 1111
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Kairos Women
Help with: Community-led women’s space for all women and non-binary people.
Contact: info@kairoswomen.org
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Lochwinnoch Cares
Help with: Shopping and prescription delivery; Posting letters; Befriending (All Services offered within Lochwinnoch area only).
Contact: lochwinnochcares22@gmail.com
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Employment
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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/
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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/
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Domestic Abuse
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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/
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Homelessness
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Renfrewshire Council Homelessness Services
Help with: Supporting people to find accommodation
Contact: 0141 618 7200
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/2546/Homelessness
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Shelter Scotland
Help with: Advice, support and legal services for people experiencing homelessness.
Contact: 0808 800 444
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Turning Point Scotland
Help with: Supporting ex-offenders seeking housing / general support.
Contact: https://www.turningpointscotland.com/get-support/what-help-is-available/
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Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Help with: Money and debt advice; advice on employment and housing; legal advice; consumer advice.
Contact: 0141 889 2121