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Awestruck Academy is a vibrant creative centre in Clydebank offering free or low-cost classes in music, art, media, digital tech, gaming, and podcasting to all ages. They host community events, exhibitions, and a dedicated “Gaming Zone” with consoles and VR—alongside a coffee bar, creche, and chess club. Their friendly, inclusive space fosters confidence, creativity, and community connection.

Aye Mind is a resource helping professionals support young people’s mental health using digital tools. It offers free guides, online resources, and a virtual wellbeing service for those aged 16+, along with links to trusted support services.

Bellsmyre Development Trust runs the Cutty Sark Centre in Dumbarton, a community hub offering free activities and support for all ages. They provide youth clubs, family events, gardening projects, employability drop‑ins, computer access, and counselling. It's a friendly space to get involved, meet others, and build new skills.

Catch It is a free app that helps you manage feelings like anxiety, depression, anger, or confusion . You track your mood, reflect on your thoughts, and learn how to turn thinking around, all in a simple mood diary format. It’s great for anyone aged 12+ looking to better understand and improve their mental wellbeing.

Centre 81 is a community hub in Whitecrook, Clydebank. It offers a wide range of activities and services for all ages, including fitness classes, IT and art workshops, a low-cost gym (Gym81), a café (Café81), and rooms for hire. The centre also hosts the ISARO Community Initiative, providing support for ethnic minorities, and Social Security Scotland's Local Delivery Service, assisting with benefit applications. 

The Charlie Waller Trust offers a comprehensive collection of free, evidence-based mental health resources aimed at supporting young people, parents, carers, and professionals. Their resource library includes practical guides, lesson plans, and toolkits on topics such as anxiety, self-harm, resilience, and supporting young people during transitions. These materials are designed to facilitate open conversations and provide actionable strategies to promote mental wellbeing. All resources are available for free download, with printed copies offered at no cost up to a certain limit.

Clifftop Projects CIC is a community arts organisation in West Dunbartonshire offering free, inclusive creative activities for all ages. They run Art Youth Clubs (ages 5–18), an Intergenerational Dance Company, monthly youth creative nights (ages 13–25), and regular art challenges and workshops with local artists. Through projects like Creative Mental Health, they use art and dance to support emotional wellbeing and bring people together across generations.

A free app for older teens or young adults featuring an anxiety test, relaxing music, guided meditation, TED talks, a thought diary and ideas for activities to help when you’re feeling anxious.

Feeling Good offers Positive Mental Training audio programmes which can help you feel better, lift your mood and recover from stress, anxiety and depression by building resilience and developing positive feelings. 

Happify is an app with fun games, quizzes, and mindfulness tasks to help young people (11 to 19) feel better, reduce stress, and boost their mood. It lets you pick tracks that match what you’re going through, like worry, confidence, or sleep, and works at your own pace. The free version includes lots you can do, though some extra features cost money.

An app and website packed with guided meditations, mindfulness tools, sleep soundscapes, and stress-management exercises.It’s great for learning to manage everyday worries, improve sleep, or just take a mental break.There is a free version with limited content, and a subscription gives access to the full library.

Includem works with young people and families to help them transform their lives. They work with social services, schools, partner services and criminal justice services to identify children and young people who could benefit from support, then engage with the young person and their family or carer to develop a package tailored to their specific needs that promote positive life choices and brighter futures.

Scotland’s national mentoring programme for young people aged 7–18 who are in, or at risk of, care. It helps children, young people, and their families build and maintain positive, trusting relationships while supporting confidence and opportunities to thrive. In West Dunbartonshire, the intandem service is delivered by Y Sort It.

A helpful site with easy-to-understand health advice for kids, parents, and carers. Find tips on keeping your child healthy, spotting common illnesses, and knowing when to get extra help. You can find out about attending hospital and clinic appointments, with examples of children and young people’s experiences with health services. There are also links to supporting websites and other sources of help.

promotes inclusion and equality in sports, focusing on LGBTQ+ participation. They offer support, resources, and advocacy to create safer and more welcoming environments for everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, or background.

Designed by children and young people, the site offers tips, stories and practical information on screen time, online wellbeing and related topics, with content suitable for young people and helpful links for adults too.

An online self-help program designed to help users prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is like an interactive, online self-help book which teaches skills based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). You can log back in to at any time to learn more skills or to add to your workbooks and diaries.

Motivation, Commitment and Resilience Pathways Scotland aims to help young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with their inspiring mentor community and partners, they can help young people to realise their skills and progress onto a positive destination. Their vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.

Scotland’s free online careers information and advice service provided by Skills Development Scotland. It helps people of all ages explore careers, understand their strengths, build CVs, search for jobs and training, and plan their next steps with easy‑to‑use tools and guidance.

The leading UK charity supporting people on the autism spectrum and their families. The site offers a wealth of information, resources, and practical advice on living with autism, including guidance on education, employment, health, and social inclusion. It also provides details on local services and support networks.

Scratch is the world's largest free coding community for kids aged 8-16 years. Create stories, games and animations and share with the world. Scratch is a safe and playful learning environment that engages all children in thinking creatively, reasoning systematically, and working collaboratively - essential skills for everyone in today's society.

Tullochan supports both young people aged 5-25 and those aged 25+ through a range of development programmes delivered from our Tullochan Training Academy, within Primary/Secondary schools or through their Social Enterprises. Programmes such as Timber Transitions, Furniture Fix, Gardening & Landscaping, Personal Development, Work Placements within their cafe 'The Common Good', or Employability sessions are on offer, alongside LGBTQ+ Youth Action Group and High School Drop-in Youth Club. Their support allows young people and the wider community to improve their mental health and wellbeing, break down barriers and progress positively into education, employment or training.

The Champions Board supports care‑experienced young people by giving them a voice and helping them build positive relationships with their Corporate Parents. The Board provides a space for young people with experience of care to share their views, influence decisions, and work with the council and partner organisations to improve services and shape better outcomes for current and future care‑experienced young people.

West Dunbartonshire Council Working4U service was established to improve the quality of lives of West Dunbartonshire residents by assisting them to overcome barriers to social and economic inclusion. Working 4U help people to access a wide range of employment, training and learning opportunities designed to help them overcome barriers, develop their skills and assist them in their journey towards work

Y Sort It youth centre provides a dedicated youth friendly space with various weekly youth activities offered throughout the West Dunbartonshire area, including support for young carers (10-25 years), peer mentoring for care experienced young people, Outreach Project (8-25 years), Intandem (ages of 8 and 14 and on a Compulsory Supervision Order) and Y Sort-It FUSION LGBT Youth Group for young people 25 years and under, and currently meets online.

Information on how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carer Grant.

If you are aged 12-18 and provide care and support to others, including parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, then you are a young carer. If you are aged 12-25 and would like to meet with other young carers then contact Y Sort-it to find out more about their young carers clubs in Clydebank and Dumbarton.

An independent organisation that protects and promotes the rights of children and young people in Scotland. They raise awareness of children’s rights, challenge unfair policies, and help young people have their voices heard. The Commissioner works to ensure every child’s rights are respected across Scotland.

The only charity in Scotland dedicated to the health and wellbeing of children and young people with health conditions. They provide information, support, and self-management programmes for young people and families, including help with anxiety, hospital stays, and healthcare rights. The charity also works with professionals to promote child-friendly, rights-based healthcare across Scotland.

A free online guide that helps people of all ages and abilities in Scotland discover accessible local sports and physical activities. Simply enter a postcode or region to find community clubs or leisure centres offering adapted sessions tailored to various needs. It’s a user-friendly platform run in partnership with local councils and disability sports organisations, aimed at making sport inclusive and empowering everyone to get active Some activities have a cost.

NHS GGC page that gives reliable information and help for people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are dealing with mental health challenges. It explains conditions, support options, and treatment paths, and includes materials in British Sign Language. The site shows how to connect with local NHS teams, find help in a crisis, and access both professional services and self-help tools.

provides funding and support to help disabled people live independently and take part in their communities. They work alongside local services to make life more flexible and empowering.

Providing practical help for people in need, defending those who are vulnerable and abused, and fighting against injustice, the services, such as Employment Plus, are diverse, reflecting the needs of the communities served.

Details of health and wellbeing services in Scotland. Includes GP practices, dental services and support groups.

Feeling Good offers Positive Mental Training audio programmes which can help you feel better, lift your mood and recover from stress, anxiety and depression by building resilience and developing positive feelings. 

dedicated to helping children and young people aged 3-18 stay safe online. They provide free, expert-backed resources tailored to different ages, online activities, and specific needs, including support for neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and care-experienced children. Their tools include age-specific guides, conversation starters, and digital safety checklists, all designed to empower parents, carers, and professionals to navigate the digital world confidently 

I Am Me Scotland is a charity supporting disabled and vulnerable people through accessible education, training, and resources. Their Learning Platform offers schools, parents, and organisations tools on disability awareness, mental health, and inclusion to promote positive change.

Alright? is an animation by children and young people about their experiences of legal representation which articulates what they want from their lawyers, and from care and justice settings more generally. 

The animation is a useful tool to support conversations with children and young people about rights, remedies when rights are not upheld and the role of lawyers.

Clan supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights.  They want a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. For that to happen, Scotland has to be a place where all children and young people can stand up for their rights.

 Do you get frustrated and annoyed by the slightest thing?
 Do you find yourself saying hurtful things when someone has annoyed you?
 Have you damaged or thrown things because you were so furious?
 Have you been physically aggressive towards someone?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, you may be experiencing problems relating to
anger and you may find this workbook helpful.

A peer-to-peer support group in West Dunbartonshire for people aged 16+, offering a safe, non-judgemental space to share experiences and challenge mental health stigma. They run a range of wellbeing activities and talking groups, including meditation, walks, sports, and regular drop-in and peer support sessions.

End the stigma ❤️

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Childnet helps kids and teens stay safe and have fun online. They’ve got cool games and videos that teach you how to spot tricky situations like fake news or bullying, and how to be kind online. You can also find tips for parents and teachers, plus ways to help your friends be safe too. It’s all about making the internet a better place for everyone!

Digital skills resources for families, children and young people, bringing together tools and guidance to support safe, confident use of the internet. Topics include online safety, fake news, managing screen time, privacy and digital wellbeing. It is ideal for parents, carers, youth workers and young people looking to build digital confidence.

Be Internet Legends is a free online safety and media-literacy programme aimed at 7–11-year-olds in UK schools. It teaches five key behaviours—Sharp, Alert, Secure, Kind, and Brave—through engaging activities like the Interland game, lesson plans, assemblies, and family resources to help children confidently and safely navigate the web . Includes a Be Internet Legends Curriculum for teachers to download lesson plans to deliver in class, including classroom activities.

Clydebank Can is a community-based project that aims to bring to life the canal and bandstand area of Three Queen’s Square in Clydebank. It will bring more arts and leisure activities into the area for local people to enjoy, giving everyone in the community more opportunity to take part in events and activities which improve health and wellbeing, and increase social and economic activity in the area.

The website also contains a 'What's On' section with a wealth of information on local events, clubs, activities and more.

Action for Happiness is a movement focused on building a happier, kinder world. It offers practical resources, daily actions, and free monthly calendars to support mental wellbeing and positive relationships for individuals, families, and communities.

Clydebank Sub Aqua Club will teach you to dive in a safe, controlled manner. You will learn all the skills necessary to enjoy exploring the underwater scenery around Scotland. For anyone aged 14+ years.

Clydesdale Harriers Athletic Club is Scotland’s oldest open athletics club, founded in 1885 and based in Clydebank. They welcome members from age 8 onward and provide coaching and opportunities in track & field, road running, cross‑country, and hill running.

With a strong community focus, the club supports athletes of all abilities, promoting teamwork, confidence, and fitness through inclusive, structured training led by a dedicated coaching team.

A website with courses you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. You can learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing. Courses are available for students (16yrs+), adults, and parents/carers.

It is free, use the code Scotland2020 and an email address to sign up. 

A free digital card game developed to support young people, youth workers and educators in talking about digital wellbeing and healthy online habits. It’s available as an app and online in multiple languages and can be used on PC, iOS and Android to explore topics like screen time, social media and emotional awareness in a fun, interactive way.

LGBT Traveller Pride is are group made up of Travellers (used as inclusively as possible) who are LGBT+ (likewise) who want to provide a platform for their intersectional community. They act as a network that can provide guidance, support and information to make life easier for LGBT+ Travellers as well as providing essential services, meetup spaces and collaborating with​ other organisations to make them more welcoming to LGBT Travellers. 

Cerebral Palsy Scotland is a Glasgow-based charity supporting children, young people, and adults with cerebral palsy across Scotland. They offer access to specialist therapy, including the Bobath concept, and provide fully funded therapy sessions for children through the Better Start programme. The charity also hosts social events, provides mental health and wellbeing support, and maintains a comprehensive support directory to connect families with relevant services.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) supports people in Scotland living with chest, heart, stroke conditions, and Long Covid. They offer free advice, one-to-one support, peer groups, and online resources to help manage health and wellbeing. CHSS also runs volunteer programs and educational tools to empower patients and carers.

Supports young people aged 12–15 with additional support needs to have their say in decisions about their education. The service is independent and confidential, offering advocacy, advice, and resources to help make sure your voice is heard at school.

Also includes information for practitioners.

Aa safe, anonymous website where young people can get support if they’re worried about sexual thoughts or behaviour—whether it’s their own, someone else’s, online or offline. It offers reliable info about sex, the law, consent and managing emotions, plus confidential live chat (Mon-Thu, 5-8pm) and email support. Perfect if you need trusted advice but don’t want to go through friends or family.

Scottish Government guidance for education authorities and schools, offering practical advice on creating safe, inclusive and rights‑based environments for transgender children and young people. It covers key areas such as wellbeing, safeguarding, confidentiality, participation, school policies and partnership working, and aligns with national frameworks including GIRFEC, The Promise, and children’s rights legislation.

Outside the Box provides development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities.

They have loads of downloadable resources such as cost of living guides, info for LGBTIQ+ families, and human righths and equality.