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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.
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Website: Supporting the wellbeing of our Children & Young People
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Think Health Think Nature stems from Our Natural Health Service which aims to show how Scotland’s natural environment is a resource that can be used to help tackle some of our key health issues.
Breathe some fresh air into your life. The outdoors helps us cope with life’s ups and downs. Your local area can be the perfect place to enjoy tranquil spots, find peace and quiet and also have some fun, healthy, family time.
Living in the Highlands, we are incredibly lucky to have so many beautiful places right on our doorstep. Think Health Think Nature have gathered a range of handy nature and health focused tools for you to ‘tap’ into.
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Website: Think Health Think Nature
If you’re in immediate danger, phone 999
“Our helpline is here to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us.”
Website: Home – Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (sdafmh.org.uk)
Telephone: 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Webchat available
“Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.”
Scottish Autism has an advice line available to anyone living in Highland. The advice line offers guidance, signposting and a listening ear to autistic people, their families/carers, professionals, really anyone who wants to reach out to us.
Scottish Autism’s Get Set 4 Autism project provides post-diagnostic support to parents and carers of autistic children and young people up to the age of 18 years old across Scotland. The project aims to promote a greater understanding of autism, improve communication between parents and professionals, and ultimately equip parents with the information and practical skills they need to support their child.
Website: Scottish Autism – Autism Awareness Charity & Services for Children & Adults in Scotland
Advice line open Tuesday to Friday (10am-4pm) on 01259 222022
Advice line: https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/support-professionals/autism-advice-line
Get Set 4 Autism: Get Set 4 Autism | Scottish Autism
e-mail: advice@scottishautism.org
“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.
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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
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Twitter latnem7
Instagram latnempeersupport
Email: hello@latnem.org
Website: latnem.org
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