Mental Health and Medical Resources
Inverclyde HSCP
Resources to support your mental health and wellbeing locally in Inverclyde, within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and across Scotland.
Local Support for Adult Mental Health
Local Support for Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Local Support for Suicide Prevention
NHS Inform
Self help guides and the Scottish Services Directory with local health and wellbeing resources.
NHSinform.scot
Right Care, Right Place
Find information including your local Pharmacy and GP opening hours, as well as where to go based upon your condition.
www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/
www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/pharmacy/pharmacy-opening-hours-new-year-24-25/
111 - NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
Call 111 if you require non-immediate help or advice with topics including mental health.
Living Life - Cognitive Behavioural Therapists - NHS 24
Our Living Life service offers phone support using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based techniques. You can refer yourself for an assessment by phoning 0800 328 9655. The phone service is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 9pm.
Mental Health Pathway
A partnership between NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is streamlining how patients receive mental health support in Scotland.
The Mental Health Pathway is a collaboration between the three services which ensures that people seeking urgent mental health support are directed to the most appropriate service for their needs. The NHS 24 Mental Health Hub is available 24/7 by calling 111 and selecting the Mental Health Option. The Mental Health Pathway ensures patients contacting 999 with non-emergency mental health concerns are now routinely referred to the Mental Health Hub.
Read more:
Mental health services at NHS 24
NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service Partnership
Breathing Space - NHS 24
A free, confidential phone and webchat service for anyone over the age of 16. Support, advice and signposting for anyone dealing with a wide range of mental health topics such as loneliness, stress, anxiety and bereavement.
Click here to access the helpful guide.
0800 83 85 87
Kooth
A free and anonymous digital mental health and wellbeing support for everyone aged 16 to 25.
It includes a huge range of resources, find out more: www.kooth.com
Warm Spaces & Activities
Warm Hands of Friendship Resources
www.yourvoice.org.uk/news/inverclydes-warm-hand-of-friendship
This Winter is going to a challenging time for everyone, with the current cost of living increases and the impact that has on our day to day lives, particularly those who are vulnerable or living in poverty. Inverclyde Council is responding to this by establishing practical and emotional support networks across our communities.
The Warm Hand of Friendship initiative is helping to ensure that spaces, resources, advice and support are available throughout the area, and that we respond to those in need with kindness, compassion and respect.
Whether you need help with managing money, or signposted to free activities for the kids or even just a simple cup of tea and a chat in a welcoming place, Inverclyde Council, partners and many voluntary organisations have organised a huge variety of ways to help you stay warm and safe across the Inverclyde area.
Recovery and Mental Health Festive Opening Times
www.yourvoice.org.uk/news/recovery-festive-opening-times
Christmas Meals
Branchton Community Centre will provide free meals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 11.30am - 2.30pm, starting 2nd of December. This will take place for 3 weeks before they close for Christmas. 78 Branchton Rd, Greenock PA16 0XX
Broon Hill Christmas Celebration Thursday 12th December, Grosvenor Bowling Club 6pm - 9pm. 2 Dempster St, Greenock PA15 4QE
St Mary’s Christmas Dinner 16th December between 10am – 12pm. 14 Patrick St, Greenock PA16 8NA
Teen Challenge Christmas Lunch 19th December, New Dawn Book Shop, times still to be announced.
Your Voice Christmas Dinner - Hope Community Church Hall 25th December, 11am - 4pm. 44 Kelly St, Greenock PA16 8TR
Macari’s Chip Shop Wemyss Bay Christmas Day free meals - 25th December 12pm - 4pm. Ashlea/Shore Rd, Wemyss Bay PA18 6AR
St John’s Hall Port Glasgow Christmas Dinner 27th December 12.30pm - 2.00pm. Brown Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5BP
Auchmountain Community Centre
Community Centre with a computer suite, music studio, creche, large main hall and conference room all with smart board and free WIFI. Youth Club two nights a week and pensioners lunches.
Auchmountain Community Centre
01475 791818
32 Burnhead Street, Greenock, PA15 3LG
Belville Community Garden
Community Garden run by local people to bring community groups and individuals together. Activities include gardening, cooking classes, and woodworking skills.
belvillecommunitygarden.org.uk
01475 726034
info@belvillecommunitygarden.org.uk
53-57 Belville Street, Greenock, PA15 4UN
Branchton Community Centre
Community Centre with activities, classes and a community food shop.
Branchton Community Centre
01475 638481
78 Branchton Rd, Greenock PA16 0XX
Inverclyde Shed
Learn practical skills and reduce your isolation! Activities include; workshops, model making, music, electronics and sewing.
inverclydeshed.co.uk
14 East Blackhall St, Greenock PA15 1HA
Lyle Gateway
A warm and welcoming space with socialising, drawing, soup, tea, sandwiches, table tennis, community garden and groups.
www.lylegateway.com
31 Union St, Greenock PA16 8DD
derek@lylegateway.com
Port Glasgow New Parish Church
Open 7 days a week, offering chatty cafes, football, dancing, walk and talks, talk and breakfast, chair yoga, Cubs and Brownies!
Port Glasgow New Parish Church
01475 745407
WBoyle@churchofscotland.org.uk
65 Church St, Port Glasgow, PA14 5JD
Your Voice
We are a Greenock-based charity offering a wide range of support and advice. This includes Recovery, Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey, Lifestyle Management Training, Community Connectors, Mental Health support and Peer Support groups.
Your Voice Projects
What’s On at Your Voice
12 Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
01475 728628
Support and Advice
Access First
A gateway to health and social care services in Inverclyde which can help you, or someone close to you, gain support with daily living and help you live as independently as possible at home.
Access First on Inverclyde Life
Signposting to relevant community organisations for services available to the whole community
Information and advice around health and social care
Equipment to assist with daily living
Services which can enable individuals to enjoy a full life with a little short term assistance
Long term support for individuals who require ongoing support due to their health or disability
Safeguarding for adults who may be at risk
Advice First
This project offers advice and information services to Inverclyde residents facing debt, housing and benefit problems through a telephone service where skilled advisers provide initial advice. Where people are at serious financial risk, emergency face to face appointments with project staff can be arranged.
Personal Independence Payment - Help you to apply and complete the form
Provide advice about the medical assessment and what to expect (including being assessed at home)
Help you understand the outcome of your application and help you to challenge the decision, if required
Carers Gateway Inverclyde
Provides information, support and advice to unpaid carers across the Inverclyde area. They aim to ensure all carers of all ages are identified and give them awareness and access to the support available for their caring role.
Carers Gateway
29 West Stewart Street, Greenock, PA15 1SH
01475 602700
Inverclyde Carers Centre
Provide a service to identify and support Carers to recognise and be recognised by others for their valuable contribution to society.
Inverclyde Carers Centre
68-70 Cathcart Street, Greenock, PA15 1DD
01475 735180
Compassionate Inverclyde
A community-driven organisation which hosts a variety of different projects, including social hubs, support for new mums, box initiatives and end of life respite.
Compassionate Inverclyde
07540 766381
info@compassionateinverclyde.org
54 Kelly Street, Greenock, PA16 8TR
Inverclyde Life
A helpful website with all of the local activities, services, advice and support in and around Inverclyde. Part of CVS Inverclyde.
Financial Fitness
Free information, money advice, and guidance for any Inverclyde Resident.
financial-fitness.uk
40 West Stewart Street, Greenock, PA15 1SH
01475 729239
finfitteam@yahoo.co.uk
Your Voice
We are a Greenock-based charity offering a wide range of support and advice. This includes Recovery, Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey, Lifestyle Management Training, Community Connectors, Mental Health support and Peer Support groups.
www.yourvoice.org.uk/our-projects
www.yourvoice.org.uk/whats-on
12 Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
01475 728628
Foodbanks and Food Shares
The Pantry
The pantry is a zero waste food shop which also provides a dignified option for those in financial hardship or facing food insecurity. The pantry is open to all residents of Inverclyde regardless of postcode, employment or financial status.
Membership costs just £1. Each weekly shop costs £2.50 and you will receive £10-£15 worth of groceries.
The Pantry - Inverclyde Community Development Trust
115 Grieve Rd, Greenock PA16 7AW
01475 553300
Inverclyde Foodbank
A local Foodbank which provides support to those who are in crisis. A referral is required to access the foodbank, provided if you are identified as eligible. Referrals are limited per household. Please see our page for a list of Foodbank Referral Pathway
Inverclyde Foodbank will be closed on the 23rd, 25th, 30th of December and 1st of January. The Foodbank will be open on the 27th December and reopening as normal from the 3rd January.
Monday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
How foodbanks work | Inverclyde Foodbank
25C West Stewart Street, Greenock, PA15 1SN
01475 787177
Inverclyde.foodbank@gmail.com
Food Network
A network of organisations which grow, share and show you how to cook food! They have a community garden, multiple food share resources (see below) and have cooking courses as well as easy recipes to help you keep warm.
Inverclyde Community Food Network
Open map here
Belville Community Garden
53 - 57 Belville St, Greenock, PA15 4UN Telephone: 01475 726034 Email: info@belvillecommunitygarden.org.uk
Food outside the office Tues -Thurs 10.30-3.00 (free pick up)
Food Share outside the office Fridays 1.00-1.30 (donation)
Soup ‘n’ Blether Community meal Fridays 12.00-1.00 BOOKING REQUIRED
Call for food parcels Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Branchton Community Centre
78 Branchton Rd, Greenock, PA16 0XX Telephone: 01475 638481 Email: branchtonmanager@gmail.com
The Branchton Community Shop
Monday-Thursday 9.30-3.30
Friday 9.30-1.00 FRozen, refrigerated and ambient food (veg) all free of charge
Other products in the shop are cost price or 1/3 original price
Cafe with discounted food
Craigend Community Centre
McLeod St, Greenock, PA15 2HD Telephone: 01475 786739 Email: craigend@talk21.com
Cafe with discounted food
Monday - Friday 8.00-4.00
Inverclyde Community Development Trust – Food Pantries
115 Grieve Road, Greenock PA16 7AW
7 1/2 John Wood Street, Port Glasgow PA14 5HU Telephone: 01475 553300 Email: info@the-trust.org.uk
£1 membership fee to join and your weekly shop is £2.50 for a shop worth £10-£15
Monday 10.00-3.00 (Greenock and Port Glasgow)
Friday 1.00-5.00 (Port Glasgow)
Saturday 10.00-3.00 (Greenock)
Inverclyde Food Bank
25C West Stewart Street, Greenock PA15 1SN Telephone 014757 87177 Email: inverclydefoodbank@thei58project.com
Monday 1.00-4.00
Wednesday 1.00-4.00
Friday 1.00-4.00
Larkfield Food Share
Community Hall, Lothian Road, Greenock
Saturday 11.00
Port Glasgow Church Angels Foodbank
5 Brown Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5BP
Tuesday 10.00-12.00
Thursday 10.00-12.00
West End Greenock Food Share
Westburn Church Hall, Nelson Street, Greenock
Wednesday 11.00