Resources for: Loneliness, Isolation and Bullying and Age 5-11
Loneliness is an issue that can affect everyone, young or old, at any point in life. You might live in a busy city or a rural location, on your own or with others and still feel isolated. Reference
You should not blame yourself for feeling like you are struggling, now or at any other time.
Awestruck Academy Creative Arts and Media Centre
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.
Web: www.awestruck-academy.org.uk/
Brave
BRAVE Online is a free, fun programme that helps kids and teens (ages 3–17) learn how to manage worries and feel less anxious. You go through 10 easy online sessions with cool activities that teach you how to relax, think positively, and handle tricky feelings. Plus, there’s friendly support from a therapist by email to help you along the way! And there’s help for parents too.
Web: www.brave-online.com/
Centre 81
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.
Phone: 0141 533 7070
Web: www.clydebank-ha.org.uk/community/centre81/
Crisis Counselling (Erskine Counselling)
Crisis Counselling offers free counselling therapy to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.
Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Web: www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/
Lifelink
A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life.
Web: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/
Mind Yer Time
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.
Web: www.mindyertime.scot/
National Bullying Helpline
Offers support anyone in the UK who’s dealing with bullying, whether it’s at school, work, or online. Their website offers helpful advice, tips for handling bullying, and access to a confidential helpline where you can get support.
Helpline number: 0300 323 0169
Phone: 0845 225 5787
Web: www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
SafeCall
Safecall can help if you are thinking about running away, if you have already run away, or if you have been away and come back. You can also contact if you are worried that someone else is going to run away or if they are being treated badly or abused.
Helpline number: call or text 116 000
Web: https://safecall.org.uk/
Tullochan
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.
Web: www.tullochan.org/
Kidscape
supports children and families in dealing with bullying, abuse, and exploitation. Offering resources, training, and advocacy, they empower young people and promote safer environments. Their services include helplines, advice, and educational programs to prevent and address bullying.
Helpline number: Parent Advice whatsapp: 07496 682785
Web: www.kidscape.org.uk/
I Am Me
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.
Web: https://iammescotland.co.uk/
Childnet
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!
Web: https://www.childnet.com/
Action for Happiness
Phone: 020 3287 1354
Web: https://actionforhappiness.org/?
Sea Cadets Clydebank
Phone: 07491248882
Web: https://www.sea-cadets.org/clydebank
Clydesdale Harriers Athletic Club
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.
Web: http://clydesdaleharriers.org/
Hollie Guard app
A free personal safety app from the Hollie Gazzard Trust. It lets you discreetly send an alert by shaking your phone or tapping a button that shares your location and live audio/video with your emergency contacts. Features include journey tracking, meeting timers, fall detection, and “stealth” or “deterrent” modes to help you stay safe in risky situations.
Web: https://hollieguard.com/