Help and support for older people
Depression Alliance Scotland offers confidential help, support and advice on any aspect of Depression. We will not disclose your details to anyone. Ask us a question.
if you need help right now, you can find details of people to talk to 24 hours a day on our crisis page.
Organisations offering support
Download a list of support organisations for older people in Scotland
Scottish Helpline for Older People (SHOP)
0845 125 9732 Mon – Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm.
www.olderpeoplescotland.co.uk
Provides information service for people aged 50 and over and also to families and carers on a range of issues affecting older people
Age Concern Scotland and Help the Aged
Causewayside House,
160 Causewayside
Edinburgh EH9 1PR.
Tel: 0845 833 0200
enquiries@acscot.org.uk
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
Supports older people on issues such as finance, transport, community care, benefits, leisure, housing, health, discrimination and abuse. Can provide details of local services.
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
Riverview House,
Friarton Road,
Perth
PH2 8DF
Tel: 01738 444 178
info@crusescotland.org.uk
www.crusescotland.org.uk
Offers free confidential counselling and support to anyone experiencing difficulty with the grieving process.
Carers Scotland
91 Mitchell Street
Glasgow
G1 3LN,
Helpline 0808 808 7777.
General enquiries 0141 211 9141.
info@carerscotland.org
www.carerscotland.org
Provides advice and support to carers on a wide range of issues and can give you details of local services
Self-help support groups
Depression Alliance Scotland runs support groups for people of all ages in Scotland. Often people who attend our groups are surprised at how much they have in common, even though they come from different backgrounds and generations.