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Website: Mental Health Foundation (mentalhealth.org.uk)
“No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders.”
“All of our services are provided over the telephone or internet which provide enormous flexibility, comfort and confidentiality to those we support.”
Website: Home – NoPanic
Telephone: 0300 772 9844 open10 am – 10pm. Calls cost the same as a 01 or 02 numbers and are included in minutes packages.
Youth Helpline: 0330 606 1174. A special helpline for young people under the age of 18.
Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 3pm-6pm
Thurs: 3pm-8pm
Sat: 6pm-8pm
“Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can overwhelm us. It helps to get some Breathing Space. Pick up the phone – we’re here to listen”.
Weekdays: Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 2 am.
Weekend: Friday 6 pm to Monday 6 am.
Please contact Breathing Space during the opening hours above on 0800 83 85 87.
Breathing Space offer information in BSL. How to contact the Breathing Space BSL service.
“Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.”
The website includes information on:
Website: Clear, practical advice for Scotland : Mental Health & Money Advice (mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org)
“The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s sole focus is supporting Scotland’s Shedders and their supporters to create Men’s Sheds in their community across Scotland.”
Some Sheds are currently under development.
Find a shed: Find a Shed – Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (scottishmsa.org.uk)
Website: Home – Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (scottishmsa.org.uk)
“The aims of the Forum are to preserve and protect the mental and physical health and social welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) people in the Highlands & Islands. We also aim to promote fair and equal treatment for LGBT+ people by challenging the stigma and discrimination experienced by them at both community and personal level. There are two main strands to our work.
DIRECT HELP FOR LGBT PEOPLE AT GRASSROOTS LEVEL:
Website: Highland Pride | Highland Pride
Get in touch by visiting Contact Us | Highland Pride
“We offer a FREE daily morning telephone call to any older person who feels that they need the reassurance of someone checking to see if they are ok and having no difficulties.”
“The Visiting Service is for socially isolated older people who as a result of circumstances are not able to leave their home and have requested a visitor.”
Housebound Library Service
“If an older person is unable to get to their local library but would like to continue to get library books, we have volunteers who can collect their book selection from the library and deliver the library books to them in their own home. They can also return the books to the library at a later date.”
“Our Active Health project supports people to become more active as a way of improving their health and wellbeing.
There is no cost to participate and we work with anyone registered with a GP practice in the Highlands who would benefit from being more physically active. You can self refer by clicking HERE or be referred by your GP / health practitioner.”
“Our Project Workers, Lisa and Jodi, will meet with you to discuss your motivation, interests, hopes and challenges. We understand it can be difficult to make changes and support you to take small steps towards activities you enjoy. It can be helpful to set goals and create a plan to keep track of how you’re getting on.
We currently work 1:1 by video call. (Or phone if that’s not possible) We usually have 3 appointments spread over 3 months. The initial meeting is up to 1 hour, followed by 2 x 30 minute reviews.”
Phone: 07514 786218
Email: activehealth@velocitylove.co.uk
Website: Active Health Project — velocity cafe and bicycle workshop (velocitylove.co.uk)
“Connecting Carers provides information and advice to Carers, to help each Carer make the best decisions about their caring role. We also directly provide services to and for Carers, on behalf of government agencies or in response to the support needs Carers have identified.”
Carer support line: 01463 723560
Connecting Carers Office 01463 723575
Email carers@connectingcarers.org.uk
Website: Connecting Carers – Connecting Carers & Connecting Young Carers
“The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause.
Many people who have suffered the loss of a child feel a bond with others in the same situation and wish to extend the hand of friendship. We offer support, both directly to bereaved families, and indirectly by fostering understanding and good practice amongst professionals concerned with child death and by increasing public awareness.
In TCF, “family” covers a broad spectrum of relationships. We aim to help any individual or family affected by the death of a child, including unmarried partners, adoptive parents, step families, same sex couples and single parent families.
TCF has no religious affiliation and offers support to bereaved families irrespective of the age of the child, cause of death, ethnic, social or political background.
We respect the privacy of all those who come to us for support and offer a confidential service.”
Helpline and online support available for all areas. Local support in Fort William and Wick available.
For bereavement support call our Helpline on: 0345 123 2304
(Open 10 am – 4 pm, 7pm – 10 pm every day of the year)
Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk
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