“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
“Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers mission is to make a positive difference in the lives and futures of young carers through regular support groups, respite breaks, reducing social isolation, advocacy, training, one to one as well as bereavement support as required.”
Telephone: 01478 613617
Mobiles: 07703 730273 / 07765 578530
Email Us: skye.lochalshcarers@gmail.com
Website: Home • Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers (slyc.org.uk)
“The project was established to provide information and support to children aged under 18 years of age who have a caring role within their family.”
“Young Carer Individual Support – One to one time with a worker.
This is a limited service. Priority is given to young people whose needs may not be fully met within group work or who are experiencing difficulty in being part of a group.
Young Carer Groups – Organised activities, discussions, support and a chance to meet other young carers and have fun.
Residentials and Day Trips – Time-out from home. A chance to try new things and have fun.
From time to time and if funding allows, we are able to offer young carers the chance to get away for a week or a weekend if their home situation allows. We also organise one-off day trips and open days for young carers.
Information and Support – To enable young carers and their families to access other services.
Awareness Raising – Campaigning on behalf of young carers locally and nationally.
Through networking and partnership with other organisations, staff from TYKES aim to highlight young carers issues and inform other professionals in order to help identify hidden young carers.”
“Caithness KLICS is the only dedicated young carers project in Caithness and our aims are to support young people under the age of 18 years old who have a caring role at home. These young people can find themselves caring or supporting a parent with a long or short term illness or who may have drug alcohol or mental health issues. They could also be helping support a sibling. We aim to support these young people through one to one support, group activities and by working with the schools to ensure they reach the same potential as their peers.
We will support and encourage the youngsters to become more confident and build self esteem so they can empower their own lives to be able to make their own decisions for their futures.
We will have respite breaks where they can relax and enjoy being what they are CHILDREN.
We can offer One to One support or we have a drop in at our New KLICS Centre “Old Norlin Playgroup, Macleod Road Wick”
Contact us @ caithnessklics@outlook.com
Wendy on 07759231340 / 01955604500
Website: Caithness Klics Young Carers | About Us (spanglefish.com)
“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
Change Mental Health is a national mental health charity providing non-clinical and person-centred support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness. For over 50 years, Change Mental Health has delivered transformational support with a vision of creating a future where no one faces mental illness alone.
Active in Highland communities for over three decades, Change Mental Health delivers many key services across Highland:
If you want to get in touch with any of the above services, please contact Change Mental Health’s National Advice and Support Service on 0808 8010 515 or at advice@changemh.org.
The National Advice and Support Service can help people and their carers with mental health concerns and money worries. It can signpost to relevant local and national support, as well as supporting with debt, grants and benefits.
Please note: Paths for All has now rebranded to Walking Scotland
Walking Scotland supports people to access health Walks, which are a supportive and welcoming way to start or continue your walking journey. All Health Walks are local, accessible, short group walks that are free to attend. They are led by trained walk leaders along risk assessed routes and are suitable for all walking paces and abilities.
There are a variety of walks available including:
Please use their online contact form.
“Our main aim is to improve the way in which we, as users of mental health services are treated; by campaigning to improve the rights, services and treatment of people with mental health problems, and to challenge stigma and discrimination.
Furthermore, we aim:
Phone – 0300 365 9366
Email: hug@spiritadvocacy.org.uk
Website: HUG (Action for Mental Health) | HUG Action for Mental Health (spiritadvocacy.org.uk)
“People First Highland is a collective self-advocacy organisation run by people with learning disabilities. We meet regularly either in groups or individually to talk about the things that are important to us. We believe that people with learning disabilities should be seen as PEOPLE first and not seen only as their learning disability. We are connected to People First Scotland and we have representatives on the Boards of SPIRIT Advocacy and People First Scotland. “
“The Hive Inverness, or The Hive Project as it was originally known, is the Highlands’ first out of hours mental health crisis centre, based at 19 Academy Street, Inverness. Providing a safe place to those who are in need of it, the Hive offers face to face support aimed at reducing social isolation, supporting people to maintain their mental wellbeing, whatever the issue and for those in crisis.
We now also have outreach Hives in the Easter Ross area. One in Tain and one in Skiach, by Evanton”
To book an appointment, please either telephone during the day on: 01463 729000 or email: enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk
Website: Face to Face Support – Mikeysline
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