If you're worried about paying your family's bills, our support line can help.
We understand what a struggle it can be just to make ends meet and we're here to help.
If your family is living in poverty, we may be able to offer emergency support, thanks to extra funding from the Scottish Government.
If you are struggling with money right now, feeling weighed down with debt or just need to talk to a friendly voice, please get in touch.
Our friendly, expert support line team can provide urgent support if you're in crisis, as well as debt management advice and help to access benefit entitlements so that you enjoy a more secure future.
Our support line is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call us on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat.
What kind of support can I get?
- Support that can provide immediate relief, for example vouchers that can be spent in supermarkets or other high street stores.
- Fuel top up vouchers.
- Help with speaking to others on your behalf.
- Benefits entitlement checks.
- Help to deal with your debts by putting manageable repayments plans in place.
- Support and advice to help you build a long term financial plan.
Struggling to afford your weekly shop?
Our friendly and expert support line team offers confidential and completely non‑judgemental help with your finances.
Whether you need emergency support, vouchers, guidance on managing bills and entitlements or debt management advice, we can help relieve the immediate pressure and support your family to enjoy a more secure future.
Last year we supported nearly 1,500 families in Scotland to access £1.8m of benefit entitlements and manage over £1m of debt. Many families have told us this support has been "life-changing."
We're here if you need support
Get support today
If you live in Scotland, call 08000 28 22 33 free, browse our website for advice and support, or start a webchat.
You can talk to us seven days a week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 9pm and weekends, 9am – noon.
If you live in England please contact Family Lives for further support.