Useful Contacts

Grampian Coronavirus Assistance Hub

Local information and assistance for anyone affected by coronavirus anywhere in Grampian. Find the services you need or links to information from across the area. Click here

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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