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Youth Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice for/about young people. Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others. For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre . Action for ME admin@afme.org.uk   Provides information and support to people affected by M.E. Adult Basic Education info@abeonline.org.uk   Part of West Lothian Council's Community Learning and Development service. Their aim is to work with anyone over the age of 16 who can set goals to improve literacy and numeracy skills or who is experiencing hearing loss and wishes to learn lip-reading skills. Provide a free service with access to workshops, short courses and ongoing individual learning. After Adoption information@afteradoption.org.uk   Telephone helplines and online enquiry service to help anyone affected by adoption. Links to other agencies covering adoption. Al - Anon Information Centre alanonuk@aol.com   Information and helpline for people affected by someone's alcoholic drink problem. Alcohol Focus Scotland enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk   Provides information on alcohol problems. Anti-bullying network abn@education.ed.ac.uk   Find out how to tackle bullying, where to go for advice. ASH Action on Smoking and Health ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk   Leading voluntary organisation tackling tobacco abuse. Advice on stopping smoking. Association of Young People with ME (AYME) info@ayme.org.uk   For young people between 5 and 25 with ME. Provides support, advice and information to young people with ME and their families and friends. Asthma UK Scotland info@asthma.org.uk   Dedicated to improving the health and well being of people with asthma. Gives advice on triggers and causes, how to help to prevent asthma attacks. Avert info@avert.org   International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK. Information and help available through their website; links to helplines, resources and other organisations. beat (beating eating disorders) help@b-eat.co.uk   UK Eating Disorders charity providing information, help and links to other organisations. Capability Scotland ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk   National disability information and advice service. Has a database called Fund-Finder. Carers of West Lothian office@carers-westlothian.com   A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets. Child Bereavement Trust enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk   Helps grieving families and children cope with loss. Support line, resource material, extensive links. Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre   Making the internet a safer place. Useful information. Childline Scotland through website   Counselling centre for children and young people suffering problems e.g. bullying, sexual and physical abuse. Has a Helpline 0800 1111 and supplies links to other agencies. Children First info@children1st.org.uk   Supports families under stress, protect children from harm and neglect, help them recover from abuse and promote children's rights and interests. Citizens Advice Bureaux Service in Scotland   Provide assistance with legal problems, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal etc. Email address on main site but not for contacting them re problems, however check local office info. Crossline Central enquiries@crosslinecentral.org   Emergency helpline and counselling service available in Scotland. Website provides links to other helpful agencies. CrossReach info@crossreach.org.uk   Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland. Cruse Bereavement Care helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk   Offers free information and advice, support and counselling to anyone who has been affected by a death. Cue and Review Recording Service information@cueandreview.org.uk   Scottish registered charity that transcribes twenty two print magazines and newspapers into audio formats for the benefit of visually-and-reading-impaired people. Provide titles for everyone, but especially for young people. Deaf Action admin@escotdeafsoc.demon.co.uk   Support, counselling and advice to deaf and hard of hearing. Depression Alliance information@depressionalliance.org   Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide. Depression Alliance Scotland info@dascot.org   Depression Alliance Scotland Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide. Donaldson's info@donaldsons.org.uk   Scotland's national residential and day school providing educationa nd care for pupils aged 2 to 19 who are deaf or have severe speech and language difficulties. Enquire info@enquire.org.uk   The Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning / special educational needs. Epilepsy West Lothian enquiries@epilepsywestlothian.co.uk   Fieldworkers, Supported Day & Community Activities, Youth Group, Support Group, Information. Falkirk Pregnancy Crisis Centre Crossline_Central@central.freeserve.co.uk   Confidential helpline and counselling service, miscarriage support, information about abortion and alternatives, post abortion counselling. See CARE Centres Network for contact details and information. FRANK frank@talktofrank.com   Drugs information and advice. Parents, carers and friends worried about someone can call. GamCare info@gamcare.org.uk   For those with gambling problems. Helpline, advice, counselling, and education, plus service for young people. Get Connected help@getconnected.org.uk   Helpline for young people, especially those who have run away (or are thinking of running away). Lifeline Project   Information on on matters relating to drug misuse. Linlithgow Link co-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk   Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly. Linlithgow Young Peoples Project (LYPP) mail@lypp.org.uk   LYPP supports the young people of Linlithgow through the Power Station Youth Club, Outdoor Activities Club, Streetwork, Schools Work, Music/Art workshops, Girls Group and special events. Livewire Shell-livewire@pne.org   Help with starting a business for 16 - 30 year olds. Look OK Feel Crap ask@lookokfeelcrap.org   Young persons website run by Depression Alliance Scotland to support, encourage and give information. Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) through website   tries to put itself in the shoes of those on low income (low income workers, pensioners and students) and campaigns for changes that simplifies rather than confuses. The website offers general advice on tax topics. Macmillan Cancer Relief cancerline@macmillan.org.uk   Information and emotional support for people living with cancer. Mediawatch-uk info@mediawatchuk.org   Campaigns for better broadcasting. Men Get Eating Disorders Too through website   Information and advice about male eating disorders, definitions, signs and symptoms, treatments, getting support including support groups. Narcotics Anonymous ukso@ukna.org   Non - profit fellowship for those with a major drug problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) helpline@nacoa.org.uk   Offers information, advice and support to children of alcoholics. National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome contact@pms.org.uk   Provides help, information and support to PMS sufferers, also to partners of sufferers. National Autistic Society scotland@nas.org.uk   Information, diagnosis and assessment, early intervention, NAS schools, support groups. National Drugs Helpline through website   The National Drugs Helpline gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. National Minimum Wage   Information about the national minimum wag. Pay and Work Rights Helpline. National Self Harm Network NSHN nshncg@hotmail.co.uk   Supports survivors and people who self harm and the people it affects e.g. family and friends. Provides information, contacts and raises awareness of needs. NHS 24   nhs24.com provides health information and self care advice for people in Scotland. NHS Direct   NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service. Notre Dame Centre - Adolescent Unit notredamecentre@tesco.net   For emotionally disturbed young people together with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the Help Centre. Notre Dame Centre - Child Guidance Clinic notredamecentre@tesco.net   For emotionally disturbed children with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail them or us at the Help Centre. Parentline Scotland   ParentLine Scotland (0808 800 2222) - a free confidential helpline operated by Children First for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. Penumbra   Provides support across Scotland for adults and young people towards mental wellbeing. Pregnancy Crisis Centres   Centres across Scotland provide confidential helpline and counselling service, miscarriage support, information about abortion and alternatives, post abortion counselling. See CARE Centres Network for contact details and information. Rape Crisis Scotland info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk   Centres offer free confidential support and information. Reality Adventure Works in Scotland Ltd. new.info@rawscotland.org.uk   Interdenominational Christian organisation which aims to work with and support young people aged 9 to 16 who are emotionally, behaviourally or socially disadvantaged. Supporting and helping the development of life-skills through Adventure Breaks, which can be week long residential breaks, or shorter day camps. Richmond's Hope help@richmondshope.org.uk   Advice on website for bereaved children and young people. Project and drop in centre in Edinburgh. Riding for the Disabled through website   Provides disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage-drive to benefit their health and well being. Samaritans - The jo@samaritans.org   Helpline for those in crisis. Scottish Council for Single Homeless   Promotes best opportunities for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in Scotland. Scottish Youth Housing Network info@syhn.org.uk   Exists to encourage the development of good practice and sharing of information on housing provision and related services for young people Scripture Union info@suscotland.org.uk   Christian Education, Books, Resources, Holidays, Events. Self-Harm:Recovery, Advice and Support through website   Provides help and support for anyone who is worried about self-harm, doesn't understand why it is happening to them or someone else. Smokers Quitline info@quit.org.uk   Provides practical help, advice and support by trained counsellors to all smokers who want to stop. Stepfamily Scotland info@stepfamilyscotland.org.uk   Provides support and information for all members of stepfamilies and those who work with them. Strathcarron Hospice enquiries@strathcarronhospice.org   Provides palliative care, free, to those with an active, progressive illness. Telephone advice also given. Thinkuknow   Information for children, parents/teachers on the new technology of the internet, websites and mobiles and safe usage. Run by the CEOPC Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline prayerline@ucb.co.uk   Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life. Victim Support Scotland info@victimsupportsco.org.uk   Helping people affected by crime with any aspect of crime; listening, information, practical assistance. VOCAL - the Voice of Carers Across Lothian centre@vocal.org.uk   Support people who provide unpaid care to family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. Waverley Care info@waverleycare.org   Offers services providing practical and emotional support to people living with HIV in Scotland. Support, respite, information, befriending, day care, childcare. wellscotland.info well@scotland.gsi.gov.uk   Aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues. Website has section on how to improve your mental health with top tips, personal stories, news, events and self help. West Lothian Advice Shop Advice.shop@westlothian.gov.uk   Advice shop deals with any enquiry but particularly in the following areas: Benefits, Money Advice, Energy Advice, Employment Rights, Housing. For info. about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under A within the A - Z services. West Lothian Council Homeless Team   Gives assistance in the case of homelessness. Out of hours emergencies. Also hostel for up to 21 years old. For information about homelessness services within West Lothian access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services. West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service enquiries@wldas.org   Information, advice, and counselling on a confidential basis to anyone affected by drug or alcohol misuse. For more information e-mail the West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service or access the West Lothian Drug Action teams website West Lothian Family Support Group info@helpcentre.org.uk   For those worried about a family member or friend misusing alcohol and/or drugs. Counselling and young person’s helpline available. E-mail us at the Help Centre or access the West Lothian Drug Action website Winston's Wish info@winstonswish.org.uk   UK wide service offering support, information and guidance to those caring for a child who has been bereaved. Online interactive website for young people. Young Carers Branch office@carers-westlothian.com   Organisation for young carers and their needs - part of Carers of West Lothian. Young ME Sufferers Trust - The through website   National UK service for children and young people with MS and their families. Young Minds enquiries@youngminds.org.uk   Promotes mental health of children and young people. Helpline for young people and parents. Young Scot infoline@youngscot.org   Information for 12 - 26 year old Scots. Young Women's Christian Association info@ywcascotland.org   Club for girls. Youth Homeless Team - West Lothian info@helpcentre.org.uk   Also have information about Edinburgh Accommodation. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre. Youthinformation.com   Youthinformation.com is the National Youth Agency's online information toolkit for young people and all those working with them.

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