If you need to access help or support or you are concerned about someone else in Angus, do not hesitate to seek support.
If you think you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999.
If you are self-isolating
Things to think about if you are offered, or need, support during this time.
- Try to use existing and trusted community groups. If not, could a family member, friend or neighbour who you know and trust help?
- Not sure? Don’t answer the door.
- If you’re not sure about an offer of help, ask the person to leave details and talk to someone you trust about it.
You can contact the ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778 if you need support or you feel unsafe. In an emergency, call 999.
If you are part of an aid group
Safeguarding adults means protecting the most vulnerable from abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect can happen in different ways and be perpetrated by anyone. Abuse can be a crime.
If you see something, are told something or something doesn’t feel right: report it.
Concerns about an adult
Report an adult protection concern online.
Or call ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.
Lines open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm.
On weekends and evenings between 4.45pm and 9am call Social Work out-of-hours service on 01382 307964.
Concerns about a child
Report a child protection concern online .
Or call ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.
Lines open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5pm.
On weekends and evenings between 4.45pm and 9am call Social Work out-of-hours service on 01382 307964.
Childline
Free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help
NSPCC helpline
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support
Concerns about substance use
See Angus Alcohol and Drug Partnership
Concerns for women
Angus Women’s Aid (AWA) (domestic abuse)
Tel: 01241 439437
Email: info@anguswomensaid.co.uk
Website: www.anguswomensaid.co.uk
Tayside Domestic Abuse Service
Mobile: 07714474112
Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (WRASAC), Dundee and Angus
Tel: 01382 201291
Email: support@wrasac.org.uk.
Victim Support Angus
Tel: 01241 878507
National helpline: 0800 160 1985
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Freephone 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Web chat www.sdafmh.org.uk.
The helpline is there to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them.
Rape Crisis Scotland
Tel: 08088 010302
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Text: 077537410027
Concerns for men
Respect, Men’s Advice Line (Scotland) (domestic abuse)
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Survivors UK
Provides help for men who have been sexually abused or raped
Email: help@survivorsuk.org.
Other websites
Suicide? Help! – Information website and app for people who are thinking about suicide or those worried about someone else. As well as providing information about suicide, such as how to get help and what signs to look for in others, it provides details of relevant local services. There is also information if you have been bereaved by suicide.
