We are here to support you but it’s also important to know that there is a lot of community support available during these uncertain times. To help with this we have brought together some information regarding local community support.

These services may be subject to change so be sure to check their webpage/social media channels for further information.

Further information on the support available from the College can be accessed on the following webpages:

Student Counselling Service
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Gender Based Violence Crisis Support

Local Authority Support

South Lanarkshire Council

• Wellbeing Helpline: 0303 123 1009 (9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri)
• Housing Support webpage

North Lanarkshire Council

• Shielding Helpline: 0300 555 0407 (8am to 8pm, Mon – Sun)
• North Lanarkshire Health & Wellness Hub 
• Housing Support webpage

Glasgow City Council

• Webpage
• Housing Support webpage

Scottish Government

• Helpline: 0800 111 4000 (9am to 5pm, Mon – Fri)
• Webpage

Scottish Welfare Fund

• Helpline: 0303 123 1007
• Webpage

If your child is eligible for free school meals, then vouchers are available to replace this. Please contact your local authority for further details.

Foodbanks

East Kilbride Community Food Bank (visit their Facebook page for regular updates) 

Loaves & Fishes (visit their Facebook page for regular updates) 

Trussell Trust

Coronavirus Food Fund by Scottish Gov 

Helpline: 0303 123 1008 Monday to Friday

Moneymatters.cambuslang@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Moneymatters.eastkilbride@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Moneymatters.hamilton@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Moneymatters.lanark@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Moneymatters.larkhall@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

For the Telephone Advice Line for women and families with young families or during pregnancy: telephoneadviceline@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

• Child Poverty Action Group https://www.facebook.com/cpaguk/ & https://cpag.org.uk/coronavirus