Category: Durness, Golspie, Dornoch

  • Period Poverty

    About:

    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

    OR

    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.

    Contact:

    Website: My Period Live

    Mobile Apps: Download for free using the QR codes

  • MySelf Management (formerly LGOWIT)

    About:

    “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.

    • Support – Providing support through our Peer Support (Living Better) Groups and events throughout the Highlands. Bringing people together to help support each other.
    • Educate – Provide training to people living with long-term conditions to enable them to self-manage.   Education and promotion of the key points of self-management.
    • Committed – Every event we organise, we are committed to giving the highest quality understanding to people’s needs and support  them accordingly
    • Promotion – To promote in all ways possible the value of self-management and it’s integration in to the community​.

    Contact:

    Website: MySelf Management

    Telephone: 07834 753766

    Email: info@myself-management.org

  • Change, Loss and Bereavement

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: Striving for better outcomes for children and young people who have experienced change, loss and bereavement (clbhighland.com)

  • Winston’s Wish

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: Charity for bereaved children | Winston’s Wish

    Telephone: 08088 020 021

    Email: ask@winstonswish.org

  • Child Bereavement UK

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: How we can support you | Child Bereavement UK

    Telephone: 0800 02 888 40

    Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org

    Live Chat available on website

  • Mind to Mind (NHS Inform)

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: Mind to Mind | NHS inform

  • Supporting the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

    About:

    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.

    Contact:

    Website: Supporting the wellbeing of our Children & Young People

  • Think Health Think Nature

    About:

    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. 

    The Outdoors

    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.

    Contact:

    Website: Think Health Think Nature

  • Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

    About:

    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.”

    Contact:

    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

    About:

    “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.

    Get Set 4 Autism

    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. 

    Contact:

    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

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