Health and Wellbeing
If you would like to talk to someone please contact one of the following:
Mental Health
Breathing Space
Delivered by NHS 24
Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government's Mental Health Unit and is for anyone over the age of 16 who lives in Scotland.
Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm-Monday 6am
Phone 0800 83 85 87
Visit: https://breathingspace.scot/
Samaritans
24-hour helpline offering emotional support for anyone feeling down, distressed or struggling to cope.
Phone: 116 123
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Visit: www.samaritans.org
NHS 24
NHS24 is a 24-hour health service for Scotland.
Phone: 111
Visit: NHS 24 Oline
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 in the UK.
Available: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: 0800 1111
Visit: http://www.childline.org.uk
Prevent Suicide-NE Scotland app
A suicide prevention app and website designed to offer a range of support options for people who may be in distress or seeking information on services. The app gives users who may be at risk of suicide the option to write their own safety plan with helpful prompts to guide the user through the process.
Visit: preventsuicideapp.com
online mental health services for Aberdeenshire
Kooth (for those aged 10 - 18) provide 1:1 sessions with counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners available via drop-in or booked appointment which helps to reduce waiting times for young people seeking help, removing stigma around mental health. This service can be accessed by young people directly by registering at www.kooth.com
Togetherall (16+ age group) will help to bridge between youth and adult services with appropriate mental wellbeing support. Trained and accredited professionals are available 24/7 to support the community members and there’s a choice of safe therapeutic services, including courses, self-assessments and wellbeing resources to improve your mental health. This means anyone who may be struggling can get support at a time that suits them, from a place of their choice. The Togetherall community is completely anonymous. This service can be accessed by inputting your postcode at www.togetherall.com and creating a completely anonymous user account.
Information on Illnesses and conditions
NHS Inform
Symptoms, causes and treatments of common illnesses and conditions. Includes injuries, infections and poisoning.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions
Disability Information Scotland
Providing reliable, accurate and accessible information for people living with disability in Scotland.
Their Scottish Disability Directory is a great tool for finding the best local, regional and national support for the needs of disabled people and carers.
Visit: https://www.disabilityscot.org.uk/
Helpline 0300 323 9961
Monday - Friday 09:30am to 4:00pm
