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At Create Paisley, safety is the foundation of creativity. We believe that creative expression can only truly flourish in an environment that is secure, inclusive, and supportive.

Helpful resources & links Our Wellbeing Charter

You have the right to be safe

We believe that every young person has the right to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and have fun in a space where they feel completely safe and respected.

Whether you are at a drop-in session, a workshop, or a collaborative event, your wellbeing is our top priority.

We listen to you

Create Paisley is built on your ideas and your energy. We know that to support you best, we have to listen to the challenges and experiences you face in your daily life.

Your opinions shape how we run our events and how we keep you safe.

What you can expect from us

Respect: To be treated with dignity and fairness.
A Safe Space: A judgment-free environment where bullying or harm is not tolerated.
Support: A team that listens if you are worried about something here, at home, or anywhere else.
If you are worried: If something doesn’t feel right, or if you are worried about yourself or a friend, please speak to a member of our team. We are here to listen and help you find the support you need.

Create Paisley team members standing indoors with a group of young people in front of a flip chart featuring a drawing of a person.

Useful resources

First Crisis

FIRST Crisis is an out of hours crisis service which provides a short term support to anyone in Renfrewshire aged 16 or over who is experiencing a crisis in their mental health. You can call them for free on 0800 221 8929

NHS 24

Phone 111 for free if you think you need A&E but it’s not life or limb threatening. The 111 service can also help if you’re in mental health distress, or your GP practice, pharmacy, or dental practice is closed.

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Samaritans

If you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal and need someone to talk to, Samaritans will listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do. Call 116 123 free, any time, any day.

Childline

Get help and advice about a wide range of issues. Call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to a counsellor online.

Report Remove

Report Remove is a tool to report and remove a sexual image or video of you that’s online.

Papyrus

A confidential support and advice service for anyone aged under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Call Hopeline anytime for free on 0800 068 41 41

Shout Crisis Messenger

Shout is a free and confidential text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258

Ren10

Ren10 is an online platform designed to help children, young people and families in Renfrewshire find the mental health and wellbeing support that’s right for them.

Renfrewshire Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Resource (RADAR)

The RADAR team is there for 12-20 year olds in Renfrewshire. Support is based on referral (this can come from you, your family, school, GP or any other service or agency working with you) and you can get help and information to manage drug and alcohol misuse. They are based in Paisley. Telephone: 0141 618 2585

Renfrewshire Foodbank

The Foodbank supports individuals to access food in an emergency.

Young Carers

If you are a young carer and want information, help or to get involved in activities to help boost yourself and manage your day-to-day life, Renfrewshire Carers Centre has services dedicated to young people.

Who Cares? Scotland

Who Cares? Scotland offers support and advice to care experienced people to have their voice heard. They can help you understand your rights, access advocacy and information services.

PeerChat

PeerChat is a free, one-to-one webchat with a trained young person who listens without judgement. If you’re aged 16–25 and living in the UK, you can book a 45-minute chat to talk about whatever’s on your mind.

Useful apps

Calm Harm

The Calm Harm app provides some immediate activities and techniques to help you break the cycle of self-harm behaviour and explore underlying trigger factors.

Headspace

Headspace is a mental health and mindfulness app to help reduce stress, improve sleep, manage anxiety, and build everyday mental wellness through guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques.

Rootd

An app designed to give relief from anxiety and panic attacks.

Our Wellbeing Charter

The charter represents an incredible piece of work, developed entirely by young people across our groups.

Through a series of consultations, young people took the lead. They identified the themes that matter most and set the expectations for how we treat each other, how our staff show up, and how we create safe spaces.

In keeping with our commitment to youth voice, the young people did not just provide the words, they designed all the imagery for the charter. The final product is a vibrant and authentic showcase of their talent and proves just how much they value having a safe, supportive space at Create Paisley.