Prison Chaplaincy

Prison Chaplaincy Every prison is served by a Chaplaincy Team. Chaplains are available to offer pastoral care to prisoners , their families and prison staff. If you would like to speak with a Chaplain please contact the prison concerned and asks to be put through to the Chaplaincy. Alternatively you can contact Brian Gowans or Bill Taylor, Scottish Prison Service Chaplaincy Advisers who will refer your request to the appropriate Chaplain. They can be contacted at 0131 244 8657 or 0131 244 8640.

The Scottish Prisoner's Families Helpline

Telephone: 0500 83 93 83 (Freephone).
Operated by: www.familiesoutside.org.uk

HOPE

Practical Support and a Prison Visitors Scheme.
Telephone: 0141 552 0229.
http://www.hopescotland.com/

The Assisted Prison Visits Scheme

Telephone: 0845 300 1423. Weblink www.direct.gov.uk

Prison Fellowship Scotland

Working with prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families. Telephone: 0141 552 1288. www.prisonfellowshipscotland.com

Victim Support Scotland

(the leading charity that provides support to victims and witnesses of crime).Helpline Telephone: 0845 603 9213

International Commission for Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (ICCPCC)

www.iccpcc.org

Integrate

Integrate is a Community Chaplaincy providing a bridge between prison and community. It is based in Aberdeen and the Community Chaplain is Caroline Crombie, who can be contacted on 01224 625487