Category: Men

  • Dingwall & Districts Men’s Shed

    About

    Dingwall’s men’s shed run a welcoming community craft village which is open to everyone – male or female.

    • When: Wednesday & Fridays 10am-3pm
    • Location: Behind Ross County Football Grounds

    Facilities include:

    • Metal & Woodworking workshops
    • Polytunnel
    • Arts & Crafts Room
    • Quiet Room
    • Kitchen and Meeting spaces (Available for use by other groups)

    Contact

    For more information give us a call, drop us an email or follow us on Facebook.

  • Unpaid Carers

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    About

    NHS Highland recognise the essential role that unpaid carers play and wants to provide support to unpaid carers to live a life alongside their caregiving role.

    This is a centralised hub to help you find the services and resources for your need to keep caring.

    Contact

    Unpaid carers page on NHS Highland website

  • Big Health

    About

    Big Health’s digital treatments for insomnia and anxiety are safe, effective, and drug-free. No prescription is required. Big Health’s website’s include a resource page, which includes a Scotland pack and training videos

    Big Health has also offered to deliver training sessions or host a Q&A about these programmes, should you find that helpful.

    Contact

    Big Health Website

  • Discovery College

    Discovery College is the Highland’s first college dedicated to helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of wellbeing, mental health, and/or substance use. The college offers a unique learning experience that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to improve their overall quality.

    They offer a range of sessions continually co-developed and co-delivered by a team of highly qualified subject experts, peer supporters, and individuals with lived experience. Their aim is to empower you to better manage and cope with life’s challenges, allowing you to achieve personal growth and a sense of purpose.

    Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, acquire new skills, or simply want to explore opportunities for the future, our college provides a welcoming environment for all. Discovery College believe that everyone can benefit from the courses offered at Discovery College, regardless of where you are on your life’s journey. You don’t need any qualifications to join them, just an open mind and a willingness to participate.

    Contact

    Email: discoverycollege@centred.scot

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    Phone: 01463 236 507

  • Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

    About

    Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide offer UK peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss.

    Those who have experienced this terrible tragedy truly understand. No-one needs to suffer alone. Together those affected can help each other.

    SBS help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. They aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.

    Contact

    Support line: 0300 111 5065

    Open everyday from 9am to 7pm.

  • CRUSE Scotland

    About

    Cruse Scotland provides bereavement counselling and listening services to adults and children who are struggling with their grief. They also provide information, advice and training to many organisations and workplaces.

    CRUSE Scotland currently have a project in Highland to FAST-TRACK support to people bereaved by suicide until end November 2025.

    They have ongoing government funding for workplace support where there has been a bereavement by suicide. More information on this and other training services can be found on the CRUSE Scotland website.

    Contact

    Website: Cruse Website

    Free Bereavement Helpline: 0808 802 6161

    Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

    Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm.

    Access bereavement support via the GriefChat function on Cruse Scotland’s website.

    Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.

  • BEAT – Eating Disorders

    About

    Eating disorders can affect anyone at anytime. If you think you – or somebody you know – might be struggling with an eating disorder we are here for you.

    In addition to a dedicated helpline for Scotland (0808 801 0432 or via email), Beat offers a range of services for people in Scotland who may be supporting someone with an eating disorder.

    You can self-refer into a service by visiting HelpFinder, inputting your postcode and the age of the person with the eating disorder. This will show you a list of Beat services available in Scotland and you can choose one to self-refer into.

    Contact

    Website: BEAT Eating Disorders Information and Support

    Phone: 0808 801 0432 , 3 – 8pm Monday to Friday

    Email: scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

  • Mhor Collective – Connecting into Care

    About

    Our free service offers support to anyone who is experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing, and is struggling to get online or access digital devices. We are based at the Discovery College in the Eastgate Centre, Inverness (where Argos used to be) where we are available for drop-ins every Wednesday, 10am-4pm.

    Our service includes:

    • 1:1 support with digital devices either in person or online
    • group learning opportunities
    • digital and health skills sessions
    • devices available to lend through our device library (with free data)
    • affordable device data
    • compassionate, person-first support to help you regain confidence and independence
    • improved social network

    Contact

    Website: Discovery Referrals – Mhor Collective

    Email: anya@mhorcollective.com

    Phone: 07943 927281

    Self referral or refer a friend available at Connecting into Care Referral Form (Google Doc)

  • Suicide Bereavement Support Service

    About

    The Suicide Bereavement Support Service is provided by Change Mental Health in Highland and Argyll & Bute. The service has been set up to support for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.

    Their friendly and compassionate staff­ provide personalised support based on your specific needs. They can provide you with a space to talk through the many and complex emotions felt after a suicide, and o­ffer emotional support as you navigate your loss.

    They are also here to help with practical things, such as making funeral arrangements, or talking to GPs or the police.

    All support is free and confidential, and there is no waiting list.

    Contact

    Phone: 0800 471 4768 and leave a message

    Email: suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot

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  • Shout – 85258

    About

    Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling with their mental health.

    To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT‘ to 85258. Our trained volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night, and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.

    Watch a short video about Shout

    The service is FREE, 24hrs a day every day, confidential and anonymous

    Contact

    Text SHOUT to 85258

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