Category: Child and/or Young Person

  • BEAT – Eating Disorders

    About

    Eating disorders can affect anyone at anytime. If you think you – or somebody you know – might be struggling with an eating disorder we are here for you.

    In addition to a dedicated helpline for Scotland (0808 801 0432 or via email), Beat offers a range of services for people in Scotland who may be supporting someone with an eating disorder.

    You can self-refer into a service by visiting HelpFinder, inputting your postcode and the age of the person with the eating disorder. This will show you a list of Beat services available in Scotland and you can choose one to self-refer into.

    Contact

    Website: BEAT Eating Disorders Information and Support

    Phone: 0808 801 0432 , 3 – 8pm Monday to Friday

    Email: scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

  • SNAP – Special Needs Action Project

    About

    SNAP exists to improve the lives of young people with additional needs by providing social experiences, building self-esteem, and encouraging independence. We provide opportunities for making friends and socialising supported by our caring and experienced staff and volunteer team.

    SNAP run a number of clubs and activities for young people aged 5–19 and additional services for those aged 19 and above who need the continuation of the friendships and activities at SNAP. 

    Contact

    Website: snapinverness – Special Needs Action Project in Inverness

    Email: manager@snapinverness.org

    Phone: 01463 233 426 (Drummond), 01463 211 323 (The Haven)

  • Who Cares? Scotland

    About

    Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people.

    We provide support to Care Experienced people across Scotland. This support takes a variety of forms including independent advocacy, our helpline, knowledge about your rights and access to local groups.

    Contact

    Website: Who Cares? Scotland

    Email: hello@whocaresscotland.org

    Phone: 0141 226 4441

    Contact form available: Contact us – Who Cares? Scotland (whocaresscotland.org)

  • Reach4Reality

    About

    Reach4Reality provide positive activities for young people and young adults, aged 9-25, with social communication difficulties through a planned series of outdoor activity breaks (camps) tailored to their individual needs. Camps may last from a 24 hour stop over, a weekend or up to a week in the school holidays.  Young people are accompanied and supported on a 1:1 ratio by our team of carefully selected and trained volunteers.

    Before a young person/adult comes on a camp, a staff member will visit him/her at home and begin to develop a relationship with them through a number of short activity sessions locally, leading up to a day’s activity at a local outdoor pursuits centre. When a young person is ready they will be invited for a 24 hour stopover or weekend.

    Activities might include any of the following: canoeing, kayaking, ropes course, mountain biking, sailing, archery and team challenges; but the programme is determined by the needs and interests of the young people concerned.

    Contact

    Website: Reach4Reality

    Email: info@reach4reality.org.uk

    Phone: 07796 905339

  • Moniack Mhor – Creativity and Care

    About

    Creativity and Care is a three-year programme of creative and personal development opportunities for young care experienced people living in Scotland.

    Young people, aged 14-30, who have experience of the care system, can request one-to-one support, apply for funds through our discretionary fund, or take part in workshops, taster sessions, and residentials – all designed to provide a safe, nurturing, and equal space of creativity and discovery.

    If you are unsure whether this applies to you, you can chat to the team using the contact details below

    Contact

    Website: Creativity and Care – Moniack Mhor

    Email: aileen@moniackmhor.org.uk

    edel@moniackmhor.org.uk

    vicky@moniackmhor.org.uk

  • Brent Centre Highlands

    About

    The Brent Centre Highlands is a free service that offers psychotherapy and practical support to young people, aged 14-21 in the Scottish Highlands region.

    The Brent Centre Highlands clinic is based in Inverness, Scotland. The centre provides essential mental health services to young people in the region, filling a gap for specialised adolescent support.

    Contact

    Website: Brent Centre Highlands – Brent Centre for Young People

    Interested in learning more? Please contact Sarah Fielding, Specialist Mental Health Worker, at Highlands@brentcentre.org.uk

  • Bipolar Scotland

    About

    “We are Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar. Our vision is for a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar. We are member-led, collaborative, advocates of peer support, rights-based and focused on equality, and lived experience is at the heart of everything we do. “

    Support is offered through:

    • Support groups
    • Peer Support
    • Self Management Training
    • Beyond Diagnosis

    In person support groups run in Inverness and support groups for across Highland available online. Find upcoming dates at: Support Groups – Bipolar Scotland

    Contact:

    Website: Bipolar Scotland – Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar

  • Self-Harm Network Penumbra

    About

    Self-Harm Network Scotland provides compassionate support, resources, and information to people who self-harm. We also provide support and information to friends, families and professionals. 

    We know that with good, compassionate support, there is real hope for people who self-harm. Accessing the right support at the right time is critical.

    Contact

    Website: Home – Self-Harm Network Scotland Penumbra (selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk)

    Contact form: Contact Us – Self-Harm Network Scotland Penumbra (selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk)

    Interactive online self help tool available at: I need support – Self-Harm Network Scotland Penumbra (selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk)

  • Culloden Mind Hub

    About:

    The team at High Life Highland’s Culloden Library are delighted to launch new community initiative called Culloden Mind Hub. 

    Culloden Mind Hub is a weekly community café with a focus on reducing loneliness and isolation and providing community-based learning activities free of charge to ensure wellness, lifelong-learning and mental stimulation.

    It will be a welcoming, intergenerational space for connection, learning and personal development – all of which are particularly in demand by communities as post-COVID recovery continues, and the Cost-of-Living Crisis puts pressure on household finances.

    Weekly activities will range from board games, jigsaws and simple crafts to gentle movement-based sessions and games for all ages. Guest Presenters and Facilitators will also be planned for future sessions, selected according to community interest. Digital literacy will also be a regular focus of future sessions and will provide an opportunity for young people to volunteer to assist others in building their digital skills.

    Weekly Drop in at Culloden Library: free, all ages welcome, every Monday 1pm – 4.30pm.

    Contact:

    Culloden Library:

    Phone: 01349 781391

    Email: culloden.library@highlifehighland.com

    Website: Culloden Library – Libraries (highlifehighland.com)

  • 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

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