Sahara Scotland Casework Referral
Amina MWRC will be closed from 22nd December 2025 to 5th January 2026. Our services will resume from the week of 6th of January 2026. If you need assistance during this time, please see below a list of organisations that may be available:
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Scotland's Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24 hour service)
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Scottish Women’s Aid (use website to find nearest women’s aid): 0800 027 1234
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Rape Crisis Scotland: 0808 801 0302 (every day from 5 pm - 12 am Midnight)
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Victim Support Scotland: 0800 160 1985 Thursday 25, Friday 26 December, and Thursday 1, Friday 2 January: 10am - 4pm, Wednesday 24 and Wednesday 31 December: 8am - 5pm
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Samaritans Scotland: 116 123 (24/7)
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Glasgow city council social work 01412878700: Public social work offices will be open from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 8:45 AM to 3:55 PM (Friday) during the holiday season. They will be closed on December 24, 2025, and will resume operations on January 3, 2026.
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For emergency support, you can contact the Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service at 0300 343 1505.
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Edinburgh City Council (Risk of Harm or Urgent Social Care): 0131 2002 324 or 0800 7316 96)
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Dundee City Council: 0138 230 7964 (Emergency Out of Hours Service)
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Aberdeen City Council: 0800 731 5520 (Social Care & Welfare Out of Hours Service)
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Scottish Welfare Fund Crisis Grants: 0141 276 1177
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Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies
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Call 101 for Police Scotland
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Call 111 for NHS24 help & advice
Please complete the form below for the Sahara Scotland Domestic Abuse & Advocacy service.