“We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what”.
This website offers information for young people, parents and people who work with young people. Subjects include:
Talking about Mental Health
Are you having suicidal thoughts?
Do you care for a child who is having suicidal thoughts?
Website: Young Minds
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling with their mental health.
To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT‘ to 85258. Our trained volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night, and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.
Watch a short video about Shout
The service is FREE, 24hrs a day every day, confidential and anonymous
Text SHOUT to 85258
“89%* of men in the UK will experience fatherhood in their lifetime. We know that children have better outcomes in life when all parents are actively involved in their upbringing. (*Fatherhood Institute) We welcome all Dads/Male carers, including trans and non-binary Dads at our groups and services.
Our aim is to improve outcomes for children in Scotland, to ensure the best start in life by providing support to Dads and families. Our hope is through achieving this, there will be a larger shift in society toward accepting the vital role Dads play.”
Website: Dads Rock
Contact: 07807498709
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. There are options available if you or someone you know is uncomfortable talking about problems.
Phone: 0345 605 1956 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
Download the Construction Industry Helpline app
or text HARDHAT to 85258 to get free and confidential guidance and support over text.
“RSABI supports people from Scottish agriculture emotionally, practically and financially in times of need. The service is available to those previously and currently involved in farming, crofting and occupations involved in agriculture in Scotland. This is a comprehensive service to clients who are experiencing difficult times to enable them to move forward.
Emotional support is available through our helpline, case officers and volunteers, all of whom are mental health first aid trained. We listen, keep people safe and access professional support when required.”
freephone 0808 1234 555 – is open from 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year and offers a call out service for the lonely and vulnerable.
Website: RSABI: How RSABI can help
Webchat service available on the website 24 hours a day
“If you work or volunteer with an emergency service in Scotland, Lifelines Scotland is here to help you stay safe and well.
We hope you, your colleagues, your family and friends will find our advice and support helpful. Lifelines Scotland is an NHS project – find out more about us, the training and support we offer.”
“Are you aged 16 or over? Are you in work, on an apprenticeship or about to start work? Do you live in England, Scotland or Wales? Do you have issues playing on your mind that are affecting how you feel at work?
Able Futures gives you regular time to speak with a mental health specialist about issues that are affecting you at work, so that you can learn new ways to look after yourself so that you can feel more resilient and able to cope as well as finding the confidence to take practical steps to overcome problems and make adjustments to help your mental health at work. “
Support available for employers:
“If you need resources and materials to help you promote the Access To Work Mental Health Support Service to your employees and apprentices, the Able Futures employer services team can help.”
Website: Support for mental health at work | Able Futures Mental Health Support Service (able-futures.co.uk)
Telephone free on: 0800 321 3137 – lines open 8am – 10.30pm Monday to Friday
Provides helpful info for those affected in any way by suicide, extensive contact details for services across the Highland area as well as allowing users to create their own safety plan.
Highland Prevent Suicide mobile app on Google Play
Highland Prevent Suicide mobile app on Apple App Store
Or, use your mobile phone camera and scan the relevant QR code below
The Highland Food Activity map includes local food producers, bakeries, community food growing initiatives, markets, food banks, community fridges and larders, community cafés and more!
Website: Highland Good Food Partnership
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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