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Other support organisations

Other support organisations for health and wellbeing, outside NHS Highland.

  • Aberlour Child Care Trust - Scotland's children's charity aims to reach more children and their families earlier, before damage is done, before families reach crisis point, before it’s too late
  • Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI) provides support, education and information on post-natal illness
  • Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) is a group run by and for autistic adults
  • BiPolar UK provide peer support services to empower people affected by bipolar to live well
  • Befrienders Highland are a small voluntary organisation working to improve the lives of people who are experiencing mental ill health; memory difficulties or dementia and carers.
  • Centred - formerly known as Birchwood Highland is a charity working with people with mental ill-health, supporting them in their journey to recovery.
  • ChildLine is a phone and online service to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through
  • Children 1st Parentline aim to make the best possible difference to the lives of Scotland's vulnerable children, young people and their families
  • Citizens Advice Scotland give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem
  • Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) - Safety Centre provide education along with tools for reporting online abuse
  • Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland provide compassionate grief and bereavement support in Scotland
  • Families Outside is the only national charity that works solely on behalf of families in Scotland affected by imprisonment
  • Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues we support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing.
  • Healthy Working Lives is the place to come to if you are an employer in Scotland looking for workplace health, safety and wellbeing information
  • Highland Users Group (HUG) is a network of users of mental health services who live in the Highlands.
  • jogscotland provide fun, friendly jogging groups which are perfect for people who want to get active for the first time, or more experienced runners who want to exercise in a sociable, supportive environment
  • Know the Score - whether you’ve taken drugs, are thinking of taking them, or are just curious and want to know more, it's important to know the real facts about drugs
  • LGBT Helpline Scotland provide information and emotional support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families, friends and supporters across Scotland. Open Tuesday & Wednesday between 12-9pm, and Thursday & Sunday between 1-6pm. 0300 123 2523 / helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk
  • LGBT Youth Scotland are Scotland's national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. They also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses
  • Men's Health Forum Scotland aim to provide for all men and boys - particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and communities - all the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives
  • Mental Health Foundation Scotland deliver and campaign for good mental health for all.
  • Netmums Network is the UK's most relevant, inclusive and supportive parenting community
  • No Panic specialises in self-help recovery and our services include providing people with the skills they need to manage their condition and work towards recovery, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives
  • Public Health Scotland are working towards a Scotland where everybody thrives
  • Penumbra Online is a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people experiencing mild to serious and enduring mental ill health
  • Respect Me's vision is of a respecting, just, equal and inclusive Scotland in which all children and young people can live free from bullying and harassment and are encouraged to reach their full potential
  • SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity, working with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others
  • Scotland's Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised programme of simple steps that can be used to help a person in distress
  • Scottish Recovery Network bring people, services and organisations across sectors together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience
  • See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination
  • SANE believe no-one affected by mental illness should be alone when they face crisis, distress or despair
  • thinkuknow (CEOP) is an education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families
  • Volunteer Scotland exists to help people make a difference through volunteering
  • Young Scot provides information and opportunities for young people aged 11-26 in Scotland

Last updated: 17 January 2024