Launched jointly by SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), Public Health Scotland, and sportscotland this campaign aims to encourage us to make small changes in our lives, that could help us to feel our personal best.
The ‘Feel Your Personal Best’ campaign is about encouraging people to get moving in whatever way works for them and support their physical and mental health in doing so.
Website: Feel Your Best Website
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In line with the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021 which aims to tackle period poverty, promote period dignity and break the stigma surrounding periods in Scotland, free period products are available for collection from over 70 community venues across Highland with more collection points being added all the time
You can collect for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
Look out for the poster in public buildings
Up to date information on community collection points in Highland can also be found on the My Period Live website
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Download the PickUpMyPeriod app for free on Apple or Android.
The information there will be updated regularly and includes a map of current community collection points in Highland and across Scotland.
Website: My Period Live
Mobile Apps: Download for free using the QR codes
“From the very beginning of The Selkie Collective we always knew that we wanted to provide supportive spaces for women in our community. We run many events throughout the year that seek to offer rejuvenating spaces for women. We believe that women empowering each other and providing wellbeing support can only help to uplift our community.”
Website: Community | Selkie Collective
Email: contact@theselkiecollective.com
“LGOWIT aims to raise awareness of the difficulties of living with lifelong chronic conditions, help people self-manage their conditions through training, education and fun; giving people the ability to control how they live their lives better and with confidence.
Website: MySelf Management
Telephone: 07834 753766
Email: info@myself-management.org
“Our mission is clear. We’re here to help people living with mental ill-health ditch any stigma associated with it and feel like an important part of their community. We help them to live full and independent lives no matter what their background or the level of support they need.
We’re proud to have dedicated community support teams working in the Inverness, Easter Ross, Caithness and Lochaber areas and our pioneering residential mental health recovery centre was the first in Scotland and is currently one of just three such centres here.”
Website: Home – centred
Telephone: 01463 236507
Email: hello@centred.scot
“Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.
Life-changing events can happen to anyone. That is why Home-Start East Highland is ready to support families through their toughest times.
Home-Start East Highland now also covers South Skye area.
Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to help them work alongside you to overcome the challenges you are facing. We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support that you tell us that you need”
Website: www.home-starteasthighland.org.uk
Telephone: 01349 854018/01463 593728
Email: families@home-starteasthighland.org.uk
“Change, Loss and Bereavement in Highland is made up of a collective of professionals from a variety of agencies who strive for better outcomes for children and young people who have experienced change and loss.
The aim of this website is to provide advice, guidance and links to useful materials, resources and other agencies who can support in times of change.”
“Winston’s Wish provides bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and their families after the death of a parent, sibling or important person, along with online resources and training for professionals.”
Website: Charity for bereaved children | Winston’s Wish
Telephone: 08088 020 021
Email: ask@winstonswish.org
“Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. We offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK.”
Website: How we can support you | Child Bereavement UK
Telephone: 0800 02 888 40
Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org
Live Chat available on website
“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
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