Southwest
Victim support services in Southwest
Below are local victim support services, including Victim Support Scotland offices and court-based support services. We offer support in the way that works best for you—at home, in our offices, in the community, or remotely via video chat or phone. Our standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, but we’re happy to arrange a time that suits you—just contact your local office.
Support at our offices includes:
- Assistance after a crime
- Help with Victim Impact Statements
- Court attendance information for victims and witnesses
Our services are free, independent, and confidential. You can access them whether or not you’ve reported a crime to the police. If these locations aren’t suitable, see additional options at the bottom of the page or call our national helpline at 0800 160 1985.
Dumfries Community Service
, Dumfries,
01387 250883
VictimSupport.SouthWest@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Dunbartonshire Community Service
, Dunbartonshire,
01389 730555
VictimSupport.SouthWest@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Kilmarnock Office
Suite 8, Centrestage
15 Elmbank Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AE
01292 266441
VictimSupport.SouthWest@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Stranraer Community Service
, Stranraer,
01776 707229
VictimSupport.SouthWest@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Southwest court services
Victim Support Scotland has a presence in every court throughout Scotland. We can explain the support available to you at court and guide you through the criminal justice process and your rights as a witness.
Please find below details of the court support available in your area. Click on the court for more information, including virtual court tours.
Ayr Sheriff Court
Ayr Sheriff Court House,
Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1EE
01292 619122
Virtual tour available
More informationDumbarton Court
Sheriff Court, Dumbarton, G82 1QR
0138 9730555
Virtual tour available
More informationDumfries Court
Sheriff Court House, Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AN
01387 264804
Virtual tour available
More informationDunoon Court
Dunoon Sheriff Court, Sheriff Court House, George St, Dunoon, PA23 8BQ
01475 731431
Virtual tour available
More informationGreenock Court
1 Nelson Street, Greenock, PA15 1TR
01475 731431
Virtual tour available
More informationKilmarnock Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House,
St Marnock Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1ED
01563 574928
Virtual tour available
More informationStranraer Court
Stranraer Sheriff Court, 4B Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9 7AA
01776 707229
Virtual tour available
More informationOther nearby services
Central Scotland & Fife
This area covers Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Camelon, Falkirk, Alloa and Stirling.
More informationEdinburgh, Lothian & Borders
This area covers Jedburgh, South Livingston, Selkirk and Edinburgh.
More informationHelpline
0800 160 1985
Call our free support helpline from 8am – 8pm Mon-Fri, and 10am – 4pm Sat-Sun
Chat with us
Chat with our free support helpline from 8am – 8pm Mon-Fri, 10am – 4pm Sat-Sun