Resources for: Employers and Age 5-11 and Loneliness, Isolation and Bullying
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.
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/
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/
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/