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This website is developed by the Highland Council Psychological Service to support children and young people, families and staff working with them, to access the right information at the right time to support their mental health and wellbeing.
The site has a wide range of information, resources and signposts for all ages and stages.
Contact:
Website: Supporting the wellbeing of our Children & Young People
“We’re here for all young people, whatever you’re going through”
“If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or low, or having problems sleeping or dealing with grief – find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful.”
Website: Mind to Mind | NHS inform
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
Telephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Write a letter to: Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
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An online library catalogue where you can search for and request resources from the Health Improvement Resources Service (HIRS). There is no charge for using the library which is part of NHS Highland’s Health Improvement Department.
Anyone working or living within the NHS Highland geography, this includes Highland Council. You can browse the library and download without registering for the service. To request resources you will need to register. Downloadable resources are available for those living in Argyll and Bute
The library stocks training packs, games, models, displays, equipment and other resources available for loan. Leaflets and posters can also be ordered from HIRS.
Contact:
Phone: (01463) 704647
Website: Heath Improvement Resource
Examples of resources:
STRESS
YOUNG PEOPLE
MONEY WORRIES
BEREAVEMENT
USING THE OUTDOORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE
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A Mental Health peer support group for mums and birthing people.
“There is no stigma or judgment, you will find a kind caring community who have all had their own mental health journey and lots of special events like creative journaling, mindfulness and Q&A’s with our favourite perinatal psychologists”.
“We have an online meeting over Zoom every Thursday morning and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the evening. For those who can travel, we meet in person in Elgin on the last Monday of the month”
“Once you have been along to a Zoom or in person meeting you can join LATNEM Chat, our online peer support space on Facebook. LATNEM Chat is only open to people we have met so it’s a very safe place to be”.
Who is it for? Mums and birthing people in need of support with their mental health.
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Booking via Eventbrite: http://latnem.eventbrite.com
Facebook Latnempeersupport
Twitter latnem7
Instagram latnempeersupport
Email: hello@latnem.org
Website: latnem.org
A useful resource for employers to support employees in areas such as:
Explore the website to find out about training and resources available.
The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
We also offer telephone friendship where we match volunteers with older people based on their interests, facilitated group calls, and help to connect people with local services in their area.
Phone – The Silver Line Helpline – 0800 4 70 80 90
Website – The Silver Line
Working together to improve student mental health support across Scotland.
Think Positive aims to help create a more joined up student mental health support sector and to improve student wellbeing.
They don’t provide mental health support directly but can signpost you to places that can help.
They provide a ‘Think Positive Hub’ which links students to all of the projects, services, resources and news relating to student mental health. It’s designed for students and people who support them.
Website: Think Positive
Whether you’re living with a mental health problem or supporting someone who is, accessing information about a condition is vital. SAMH has developed a series of information resources for you.
We all have mental health. This site is a wealth of information and resources to help us understand it better and look after it.
Contact:
Website: Scottish Association for Mental Health (samh.org.uk)
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