Useful Contacts

Action for Children – Support for disadvantaged children

Our work in Scotland

Online advice for parents 

Arrows – Drug and Alcohol Support in Moray

Tel: 01343 610500

Text: 07812 228547

Email: arrows@quarriers.org.uk

WebsiteClick here 

Bookbug

Bookbug gifts book bags to every child in Scotland. They also run free song & rhyme sessions across the country.

Tel: 0131 5240160

Email: info@scottishbooktrust.com

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Parentline Scotland – Support for children and families

Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm

Sat & Sun 9am – 12noon 

Tel: 08000 28 22 33

Email: parentlinescotland@children1st.org.uk

WebsiteClick here

Moray Council Social Work Department

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

Tel: 01343 563999

Emergency Out of Hours

Tel: 01343 565656

Moray Citizens Advice Bureau

Information and advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing, employment and relationships.

Drop in 6 Moss Street, Elgin. Mon and Fri 9.30am-12.30pm; Tues, Wed, Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm

Tel: 01343 550088

Further information: moraycab.org.uk.

Moray Women’s Aid – Support service for women & children experiencing domestic abuse

Mon – Fri 24hrs, Sat & Sun 4pm – Midnight

Tel: 01343 548549

Email: admin@mwaelgin.co.uk

WebsiteClick here 

Moray Mental Health & Wellness Centre (Penumbra)

Tel: 01343 556191

Tel: 0800 234 3490 for 1st Response to provide support when you feel at crisis point.  

Email: WELL.Aberdeenshire@penumbra.org.uk

WebsiteClick here

Samaritans – Confidential listening service for anyone in distress

24 hrs a day, 365 days per year

Tel: 116 123

Email: scotland@samaritans.org

WebsiteClick here

Victim Support Moray – Support for people affected by crime

Tel: 01343 544607

Free Helpline Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm

Tel: 0800 160 1985

Email: victimsupport.moray@victimsupportsco.org.uk

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Moray Foodplus – Food donations for people in need

Tel: 01343 208293

Website – Click here

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