Category: Durness, Golspie, Dornoch

  • Active Health

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Phone: 07514 786218

    Email: activehealth@velocitylove.co.uk

    Website: Active Health Project — velocity cafe and bicycle workshop (velocitylove.co.uk)

  • Clarity Walk

    About:

    “It is our mission to bring people together in nature with our activities to build stronger, more connected communities to reduce isolation, anxiety and depression.”

    Contact:

    Email: info@claritywalk.co.uk

    Website: Clarity Walk – The best Digital Detox walking group in Inverness

    Referrals and self referrals page: Referrals – Clarity Walk

  • Connecting Carers

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Carer support line: 01463 723560

    Connecting Carers Office 01463 723575

    Email carers@connectingcarers.org.uk

    Website: Connecting Carers – Connecting Carers & Connecting Young Carers

  • Sutherland Tykes Young Carers

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Telephone: 01408 633017

    E-mail: golspiesyc@aol.com

    Website: TYKES (tykesyc.co.uk)

  • The Compassionate Friends

    About:

    “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.

    Contact:

    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

    Website: The Compassionate Friends (tcf.org.uk)

  • Change Mental Health

    About

    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:

    • Community Link Worker Service
    • Distress Brief Intervention
    • Suicide Bereavement Support Service
    • Resource centres
    • Outreach
    • Carer Support

    Contact

    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.

  • Walking Scotland

    About

    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:

    • Dementia Friendly Walking
    • Strength and Balance Walking
    • Buggy Walks
    • Cancer Friendly Walking
    • Long Term Conditions
    • Workplace Walking

    Contact

    Please use their online contact form.

  • Spirit Advocacy / HUG Action for Mental Health

    About:

    “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:

    • to represent the interests of users of mental health services living in the Highlands
    • to provide information on mental health issues
    • to identify gaps in services
    • to find ways of improving services
    • to participate in the planning and management of services
    • to challenge stigma and break down discrimination against people with mental health issues
    • to pass on information and news amongst mental health groups in the Highlands
    • to increase knowledge about resources, alternative treatments and rights for service users
    • to promote co-operation between agencies concerned with mental health
    • to promote equality of opportunity”

    Contact:

    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

    About:

    “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. “

    Contact:

    Contact Christine Fletcher on 07918747763

    Website – People First Highland

  • Mikeysline

    About:

    Mikeysline is an Inverness‑based mental health and suicide prevention charity, providing compassionate, confidential peer support to anyone aged 11+ throughout the Highlands, Islands and Moray.

    Support is delivered via their text-based services (SMS, WhatsApp, Webchat), in person at one of their local Hives, or by booking a callback appointment.

    Hours: Sun-Mon 6pm-10pm and Fri & Sat 7pm-7am

    For full details of their services, visit: https://oursupport.mikeysline.co.uk/

    Contact:

    Text: 07786 207 755 WhatsApp: 01463 729000

    Email Address: enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk

    Webchat, Facebook Messenger

    Please note that the pop-up webchat window appears only during the hours that support is available in the evening.

    Website: Home – Mikeysline

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