Category: Nairn

  • Sleepio

    About

    Sleepio is a NICE-recommended digital treatment for insomnia.

    Lasting recovery from insomnia that’s available anytime, anywhere.

    Sleepio uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to address unique needs with a programme tailored to the individual, featuring sessions with step-by-step guidance. In about 20 minutes per week, individuals can quiet their racing minds, reshape behaviours, and get better sleep.

    Free for anyone living in Scotland.

    Contact

    Website: Sleepio | Can’t sleep? Get to sleep and stay asleep without pills or potions

    Additional Resources:

    The NHS Inform Mental Health Toolkit

  • Daylight

    About

    Daylight is a smartphone-based app that provides help to people experiencing symptoms of worry and anxiety, using evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques, voice, and animation.

    Daylight free to use for anyone living in Scotland.

    How do I access Daylight? 

    1. Click on the following link: www.trydaylight.com/nhs
    2. Take our ‘What’s your anxiety type?’ quiz
    3. Sign up for an account using your name and email address
    4. Download the Daylight smartphone app (search ‘Daylight – Worry Less’ on both iPhone and Android).

    Contact:

    Website: Daylight (trydaylight.com)

    Email: hello@trydaylight.com

    Additional Resources:

    The NHS Inform Mental Health Toolkit

  • Suicide Bereavement Support Service

    About

    The Suicide Bereavement Support Service is provided by Change Mental Health in Highland and Argyll & Bute. The service has been set up to support for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.

    Their friendly and compassionate staff­ provide personalised support based on your specific needs. They can provide you with a space to talk through the many and complex emotions felt after a suicide, and o­ffer emotional support as you navigate your loss.

    They are also here to help with practical things, such as making funeral arrangements, or talking to GPs or the police.

    All support is free and confidential, and there is no waiting list.

    Contact

    Phone: 0800 471 4768 and leave a message

    Email: suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot

    Suicide Bereavement Support – Highland and Argyll and ButeDownload

  • Young Minds

    About:

    “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?

    Contact:

    Website: Young Minds

  • Shout – 85258

    About

    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

    Contact

    Text SHOUT to 85258

  • Dads Rock

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: Dads Rock

    Contact: 07807498709

  • Lighthouse Club

    About

    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.

    Contact

    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 – Supporting People in Scottish Agriculture

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

     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

  • Lifelines

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    Website: Welcome to Lifelines Scotland

    Email: info@lifelines.scot

  • Able Futures

    About:

    “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.”

    Contact:

    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

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