The Mental Health Resource Centre
If you live in Clackmannanshire, contact the Mental Health Resource Centre if you are feeling low and need someone to talk to. Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Call: 01259 290343 Address: Hallpark, Sauchie, Alloa FK10 3JQ Remember you can talk to staff or a trusted adult about how you are feeling.
West College Scotland Coronavirus Support
Since campus closures earlier this year, you may be wondering about how you can progress and achieve your course. All colleges have agreed to work together under a single set of guidelines and have issued some frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the link below. These should help answer some of your questions and address any concerns that you may have.
JD Pierce Apprenticeships
Established in 1975, J & D Pierce is the foremost structural steelwork contractor in Scotland, and one of the largest in the UK. If you are interested in apprenticeship with JD Pierce then contact Alec Rose. Call: 01505 683724
Ayrshire College Coronavirus Information
Although the buildings may be closed, the College is still open and they are offering advice and guidance to our students via electronic means. College staff are working remotely to continue to support learning wherever possible. If you have any queries, check out the link below or you can contact your lecturer by email.
Food for Thought West Dunbartonshire
Food for Thought’s team of 50 volunteers are based around West Dunbartonshire and are stocked with emergency food aid parcels at all times and will tend any individual who is in need on the same day as their referral. Monday to Sunday: 10am – 7pm Call: 01389 734514 Email: foodforthoughtt14@gmail.com
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare is operating a delivery only service currently, supporting people with emergency food provision. A 3 day supply can be provided and school age children can receive Brunch bags containing enough food for breakfast/lunch for a week. Please call 01389 764135 for support.
The Throughcare Team
The Throughcare Team prepares young people for leaving local authority care and provides support, advice and guidance throughout that transition and beyond. If you are leaving local authority care then click on the link for information and guidance.
NHS Mental Health Advice
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Click on the link to find out more.
Working4U Learning – West Dunbartonshire
Working4U is based in West Dunbartonshire, and provides a wide range of support. Working4U helps those seeking employment opportunities, provides assistance with benefits and debt issues, helps to access learning, such as supporting residents to gain qualifications and improve digital literacy. Click the link below or call 0138 973 8296 for more info.
Clydebank & Dumbarton Careers Centres
If you are looking for career advice you can still call the team for advice even though the centres are currently closed. Clydebank – 0141 9521454 Dumbarton – 01389 761421