Category: Parent and/or Carer

  • 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

  • The Muir Hub

    About

    A space in Muir of Ord for local community events and social groups.

    Activities include:

    • Movers and shakers
    • Craft club
    • Gardening club
    • Singing for fun
    • Cafe session
    • Muir movies
    • Family flicks
    • Muir in the past

    Contact

    Website: Groups, Clubs & Associations – The Muir Hub Black Isle, Community Hub

    Telephone on: 01463 870588

  • 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

  • The Selkie Collective

    About:

    “From the very beginning of The Selkie Collective we always knew that we wanted to provide supportive spaces for women in our community.  We run many events throughout the year that seek to offer rejuvenating spaces for women.  We believe that women empowering each other and providing wellbeing support can only help to uplift our community.”

    Contact:

    Website: Community | Selkie Collective

    Email: contact@theselkiecollective.com

  • Home-Start East Highland

    About:

    “Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.

    Life-changing events can happen to anyone. That is why Home-Start East Highland is ready to support families through their toughest times.

    Home-Start East Highland now also covers South Skye area.

    Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to help them work alongside you to overcome the challenges you are facing. We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support that you tell us that you need”

    Contact:

    Website: www.home-starteasthighland.org.uk

    Telephone: 01349 854018/01463 593728

    Email: families@home-starteasthighland.org.uk

  • 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)

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