Category: Thurso, Wick

  • 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

  • Growing2gether

    About

    We work alongside young people to boost confidence through development of new skills working in and supporting their own local community

    Our vision – A world where all young people can realise their unique potential, improve their lives for the long term and contribute to stronger communities

    Contact

    Website – Growing2gether

    Phone – 01309 250268

  • 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

  • Highland Prevent Suicide Mobile App

    About

    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.

    Resources

    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

    Prevent Suicide Highland Safety Plan

  • Highland Food Activity Map

    About:

    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!

    Contact:

    Website: Highland Good Food Partnership

  • Feel Your Personal Best Campaign

    About:

    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.

    Contact:

    Website: Feel Your Best Website

  • 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

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