Service Update: Advocacy
Due to an unprecedented demand for support, Amina MWRC has made the difficult decision to temporarily close referrals to our Sahara Scotland Domestic Abuse and Financial Advocacy services.
Since the beginning of 2025, our Sahara Scotland casework team has supported over 450 women, while our Financial Advocacy team has worked with more than 75 clients. These figures reflect not only the increasing need in our communities, but also the significant pressures on our staff and resources.
Amina MWRC is feeling the wider impact of the closure of other women’s domestic abuse services, alongside the rising risks of violence against women and girls. We remain deeply committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed support, and this pause allows us to prioritise the wellbeing of the women currently in our care.
We are working hard to reopen referrals as soon as possible; we truly appreciate your patience, understanding and continued support during this time.
For alternative support services, please contact the organisations below.
- Scotland’s Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hour service)
- Scottish Women’s Aid (use website to find nearest women’s aid): 0800 027 1234
- Rape Crisis Scotland: 0808 801 0302
- Victim Support Scotland: 0800 160 1985
- Samaritans Scotland: 116 123
- Glasgow City Council: 0141 287 2000
- Edinburgh City Council: 0131 200 2000
- Dundee City Council: 0138 230 7964 (Emergency Out of Hours Service)
- Aberdeen City Council: 0800 0304 713
- Scottish Welfare Fund Crisis Grants: 0141 276 1177
- Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies
- Call 101 for Police Scotland
- Call 111 for NHS24 help & advice