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Working with Children & Young People
Here you will find resources, supports and service information to help you support a child, young person or a family’s wellbeing. There is also information you can signpost young people and their families to.
Local Supports
We do hope everyone enjoyed the festive season, but as life begins to return to normality please know there are local supports that can help.
If you need help right now our 'get help now' page has information on supports that can provide help if you need it.
If you are struggling with your mental wellbeing visit some of the pages below for local supports available
If you require food supplies please access one of the supports below. Please check face book site to get the most up to date info or any service changes. All information correct at time of publish.
West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare - Provides emergency food aid parcels to anyone who requires it. Self referrals or agency referrals. Delivered to your home.
- By calling 01389 764135, Tuesday to Friday;
- FREEPHONE 0800 345 7050
- By texting HELP to 07483 373031;
- Through email wdcommunityfoodshare@outlook.com
- Facebook page for up to date information https://www.facebook.com/West-Dunbartonshire-Community-Foodshare-695908630505272/
Food for Thought - Provides emergency food aid parcels to anyone who requires it.self referrals or agency referrals
- 01389 743908 daily 10am - 5pm.
Food for Thought distribution centers are as follows:
- Monday to Friday, Unit 14a Artizan Shopping Centre, Dumbarton 10am - 5pm;
- Tuesday’s, CATRA Centre, 5 Alexander Street, Alexandria 11.00am - 12pm;
- Monday’s, St Stephens Chapel Hall, Park Road, Dalmuir 11.00am - 12pm;
- Thursday’s, Clydebank Community Sports Hub, Dean Street, Clydebank - 11.00am to 12pm.
These are drop in sessions and no referral needed.
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels & Community Pantry - Food Parcels (OKFP) help any resident of Old Kilpatrick, Bowling & Dalmuir, without the need for a referral. Free food pantry. No referral required
They can be contacted by any of the following routes:
- Website – www.okfp.org.uk
- Email contact@okfp.org.uk
- By calling – 07368 496836
- Visit Napier Hall, 312 Dumbarton Road G60 5JH Old Kilpatrick, UK
Open Monday to Friday 12-2pm
Faifley Food Share - Provide emergency food parcels. No referral required.
Check their Facebook page for up to date information
https://www.facebook.com/faifleyfoodshare/
Tuesday and Friday’s in Faifley Parish Church Hall
Tuesday & Friday each week
- 10am and 11am for Faifley residents and
- 11am and 12pm for those from other areas.