Recent News and Announcements

Working in partnership with Volunteer Scotland, VANL (Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire) and VASL (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) Volunteer Scotland, we are delighted to share that a further 17 newly trained FAMS Volunteers will be taking calls on FAMS.Chat...

In a sweet and considerate act, two of FAMS' volunteers last week decided to leave messages on bridges to offer support to people who might be contemplating taking their own life. Thank you so much to Stephanie and Caitlin for this wonderful act of kindness! Each and...

We Are Happy To Announce the FAMS.Chat Service FAMS have made the decision to widen its remit during theses worrying times. Our volunteers have been taking calls from vulnerable children, young people and adults all reporting living fear, confusion, hopelessness and...

You Are Not Alone – Coronavirus Update In these unprecedented times of uncertainty, one thing is certain; any type of necessary enforced isolation, will affect the mental health of most of us. Particularly “people of emotional distress” and individuals feeling, “close...

Lets Walk & Talk About Suicide – A Family DayAIMS: To raise the awareness to the general public of the scale and impact of failed and completed suicides on Families, Friends and Communities; particularly within young adultsTo bring about change in the general...

On behalf of everyone at FAMS, I want to thank the amazing Podgie Shebeen, for his donation of £520.76 Also big thanks to his wife Pamela. Podgie and his band play all over the world entertaining their fans, however is at home during lockdown. Whilst at home he has...

Moira’s Run will take place on Sunday 27th October within Queen’s Park, Glasgow. Warm-up will start at 10.15am with the run scheduled for a 10.30am start. Race numbers and safety pins will be issued between 9am and 10am at race registration on the day of the event....

Sign our petition concerning suicide awareness and support for young people. The petition calls on the Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make suicide awareness education, information and training mandatory for all high school pupils, teachers, carers and...

Suicide is a difficult topic and hopefully one that never impacts your college or community.The reality, however, is that it does cross the minds of many young people. . In fact, suicide is the leading cause of death among young people, the numbers are alarmingly...

Our flagship annual FREE event is not all about WALKING. If you don’t wish to take part in the walk around Strathclyde Park, come straight to our Tea & Talk Tent for free refreshments …….. and start TALKING to other families, your peers, FAMS Volunteers, other...