Depression
Depression affects 1 in 4 of us in the UK. Those who suffer from depression describe a feeling of persistent sadness, an inability to think clearly and a sense of helplessness and hopelessness.
Depression doesn’t just affect mood, it can result in physical illness. It can also manifest in different ways, like Anxiety, Self Harm, and Stress.
Below you’ll find links to support locally and at the end of the phone. For online information see the links down the left hand side of the page. There’s also information for younger people dealing with depression.
Local support
If you need emotional advice and support you can talk to your GP. If you require longer term assistance, ask your doctor about referring you to a counsellor. The following organisations can also help:
Causeway One Stop Shop
Causeway offer support and services to people experiencing mental health problems. You can get in touch with Causeway yourself and do not need to have a diagnosis from your GP. Causeway services can be tailored to your needs and include one to one work and groups.
Email: admin@causeway-ramh.org
Tel: 0141 577 5557
Drop-in resource centre: 112b Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6EG.
Opening hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–5 pm, Fri 9am–4pm
Eastwood Bridges
The team provides services to people in the Eastwood area that are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, offering counselling and group work for stress anxiety and low mood.
Tel: 0141 300 1235
Address: Clarkston Clinic: 56 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, G76 7BN
Getting Ahead Project
An East Renfrewshire Council initiative which helps families cope with the challenges of being a parent. They run a variety of groups in local areas for both mums and dads.
Tel: 0141 577 8673
Phone support
It is good to talk to someone if you’re feeling low. To find out more information, view the website that accompanies these helplines by clicking on the organisation’s name.
Breathing Space 0800 83 86 87
free, 6pm–2am
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
SANEline 0845 767 8000
low rate, daily, 1pm–11pm
A confidential telephone helpline, offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support, to anybody affected by mental health problems.
Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
Textphone: 08457 90 91 92
low rate, 24 hrs
Confidential non-judgemental emotional advice 24hours a day, for people experiencing the feeling of distress or despair including suicidal feelings.
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Depression Alliance Scotland 0845 123 23 20
low rate, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am–2pm
Provides information, support and understanding on depression and campaign to raise awareness about the realities of depression in Scotland.
Email: info@dascot.org
