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Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Book

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Scotland's leading Autism charity.

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Scottish Autism is an autism charity that exists to help those diagnosed with autism to lead full and enriched lives and become valuable members of the community they live in.

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National body for Neurodiversity - The Donaldson Trust are a catalyst for societal change and look to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse people.

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The Donaldson Trust

We are the National Body for Neurodiversity

What we do

The Donaldson Trust provides a range of services to neurodivergent individuals. To find out more, click Go.

Apply to our Services

If you are interested in applying to any of our services, click Go to learn about our application process

Together, we'll find your voice.

Our News

Read about all of our Good News Stories

"Through collaborations and partnerships, we can give children and young people a voice; and help them find their place in the world."

Laura Watkins, CEO The Donaldson Trust

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We are the National Body for Neurodiversity The Donaldson Trust provides a range of services to neurodivergent individuals. To find out more, click Go. If you are interested in applying to any of our services, click Go to learn about our application process Together, we'll find your voice.

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Existing to make Scotland a place where neurodiverse people are included, supported and empowered.

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Charity for neurodiverse young people, their parents and carers.

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Our new brand identity was launched in 2024 after much consultation with our board, volunteers and community. This change signified how much DIFFERabled has grown and evolved over the years, and has a strong focus on our future.

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At the Women’s Centre Glasgow, our mission is to be a centre of wellness, community building, and empowerment.

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Glasgow Women's Community Centre

For over 25 years The Women's Centre Glasgow has worked out of our Maryhill community hub to create a safe space for all women in Glasgow. We are here to support and empower our community by offering opportunities to strengthen women's choices in life and social opportunities. We welcome women of all identities and are committed to fighting discrimination. We believe in the power of working together and aim to provide online and in-person services for mental and physical wellbeing which is accessible to everyone.

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The Women's Centre Glasgow official website. This site is available to discover all relevant information about the organisation including our history, current programme, upcoming events and updates. Our website also features a blog page which features articles relating to a variety of women's issues

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Scottish Action for Mental Health: help and advice

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Gender divide

There's still a gender divide when it comes to suicide, with men more than two-and-a-half times more likely than women to die by suicide.

Men sometimes aren't comfortable reaching out, or think it might be a burden for their friends if they talk openly about life's challenges. The Movember Foundation's latest campaign is seeking to encourage people to look out for the men in their lives, and if they're worried about them, to ask if they're doing okay. The more conversations we start about this topic, the closer we will get to making a difference to men's lives.

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Men sometimes aren't comfortable reaching out, or think it might be a burden for their friends if they talk openly about life's challenges. The Movember Foundation's latest campaign is seeking to encourage people to look out for the men in their lives, and if they're worried about them, to ask if they're doing okay.

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Money advice centre

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Accessibility We are located within Orkney Street Enterprise Centre. There is a disabled parking space at the rear of the building. There is a bell at an accessible height to buzz. Someone form our reception will come and open the automatic door to allow you access.

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Advice and tools to help you learn about yourself and your career opportunities

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Learn more about yourself, explore your options and find the career that's right for you.

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

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MindtheMen are a suicide prevention peer support group where men (18+) can meet in a safe place to talk about their challenges be listened to and feel supported.

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Mind the Men – Mental Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention Peer Support Group – TALK, LISTEN, SUPPPORT

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Scotland's charity supporting male mental health and suicide prevention

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WHAT IS MEN MATTER

We exist to support All Men's mental health, improve men's quality of life, expand and enrich men's connections. We facilitate activities that support positive mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing for men.

We run weekly groups, sessions and activities, facilitated on a peer to peer basis where men can meet in a safe and friendly place, talk openly, be listened to and feel supported without judgment within a confidential setting from people who are equal to you - your peers. Men from all walks of life come together daily/weekly to share their experiences, their struggles and their advice with one another. In our peer support network and groups you are able to talk to other men who have first-hand lived experience of similar situations. Men can come along, take part, have fun, get fit, meet new people. Or men can simply come along, see what we are about and listen without any pressure to talk. This is absolutely fine too.

We also run FREE weekly sessions for All Men to attend. All sessions are aimed to support Good health (both mental and physical), and are a perfect opportunity for men to become connected in positive meaningful activities. Come along and make new friends; get fitter; gain new skills and confidence; regain a sense of purpose and ultimately be a positive male role model within your family and community.

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We exist to support All Men's mental health, improve men's quality of life, expand and enrich men's connections. We facilitate activities that support positive mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing for men.

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Scotland's largest provider of homelessness services, offering consistent, friendly and informed support so people can explore options and take steps towards a happier, safer future.

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Want to help someone?

Does someone you know need support and a safe place to sleep?

Get advice and information here.

I want to make a difference

We need your help!

Click here for information about things we need: your support, skills and donations

Vacancies

Join us! We are on the hunt for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and staff to join our team.
Donate now
We are always looking for ways to give more and make life a little better for the people we work with. You can help.

Support our Christmas Care Appeal

We want to provide individually tailored care packs to everyone experiencing homelessness that we support into accommodation. Please support this Appeal.
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Michael's Story: More Dignity. More Hope.

The people we support do amazing things every day to overcome trauma and any difficulties they face. Michael is now in his own home. He speaks about the support he receives from the Access Hub, including help with opening a new bank account.
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People are at the heart of what we do....

Our vision is for everyone to have a safe place to live with access to the help they need. Every day we help make positive things happen for people facing extremely difficult circumstances.

Everything we do is about and for people: the people we support, our staff, our partners and everyone affected by homelessness.

Our values are built into every area of activity and tell the story of how people remain at the heart of the Simon Community.
Read more about us

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Simon Community Scotland | Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Live

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Get advice and information here. Click here for information about things we need: your support, skills and donations Vacancies Join us! We are on the hunt for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers and staff to join our team. Donate now We are always looking for ways to give more and make life a little better for the people we work with.

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Providing frontline services for people experiencing homelessness in Scotland

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Your donation helps provide a place for people experiencing homelessness to rest their heads, as well as helping them to upskill, navigate housing, access healthcare and much more, so they can build a life beyond homelessness.

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Crisis homelessness charity - Together we will end homelessness

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Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. Together we will end homelessness.

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National charity providing social care and homelessness support across Scotland - safe, trauma-informed accommodation and 24/7 person-centred support to help people secure and maintain their own tenancies.

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Empowering
People to
Thrive

We are blue triangle

We are a social care organisation that empowers people to thrive, by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual.

Our foundation is built from love & hope

What we do, we do with and out of love. We appreciate each person’s own circumstances, their journey and the future they want to make for themselves.

Hope is the thing that helps you keep going; without it we have nothing.

At blue triangle we are:

At blue triangle we are:

Good News

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blue triangle - Empowering People to Thrive

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Blue Triangle empowers people to thrive by delivering solutions in connected communities which focus on the needs of each individual.

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Barnardo's - Advice for Entering the Workplace

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Barnardo's - Advice for Entering the Workplace

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Providing young people with support to gain the skills they need to enter the world of work, training over 3000 young people every year through 20 specialist services.

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In partnership with employers, schools, colleges and charities, we train and support over 3,000 young people every year through 20 specialist services. We provide courses, support and careers advice, whether you're interested in construction qualifications or a hairdressing apprenticeship.

If you're a young person looking to enter employment, we work with you on an individual basis to find the best training and employment opportunities in your area.

And then, once you are in training or work, we give you ongoing support to make sure it's all working out for you. From help with application forms to interview techniques, Barnardo's is there to offer support every step of the way.

As well as providing specific qualifications, employability skills, and career advice and guidance, we also offer apprenticeships programmes.

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In partnership with employers, schools, colleges and charities, we train and support over 3,000 young people every year through 20 specialist services. Read more.

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Working with young people who are homeless or living in an unsafe place to help get them somewhere to live that's right for them.

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How we help children and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Read more about homelessness and the work we do to help young people.

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Defending the right to a safe home and fighting against the housing emergency and the impact is has on people and society. Offering housing and homelessness advice.

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There's so much you can do locally and nationally to build a fairer housing system.

Sign up now to be kept updated on our work, campaigns, fundraising activities, events, volunteering opportunities, and products and services.

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We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

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Emotional and safe, supported accommodation for young women aged 16-25 who are survivors of sexual abuse, rape or sexual assault, and who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness.

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Help and support for BME women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

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*Currently due to Coronavirus, we have stopped face to face support. However, we will be supporting our women, children and young people through telephone, WhatsApp and Facetime. We will get back to normal working as soon as possible.*
*Our service will be closed on the following public holiday dates in spring: April: May: Friday 8th and Monday 18th. Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. Friday 10th, Monday 13th and Monday 20th.
Phone us on 0131 475 2399 or email us if you are worried or frightened about what is happening to you or someone you know.

The person who is abusing you could be a partner, ex-partner and/or other member of the household. You may be under a lot of pressure from family and community. You may not be sure about your rights, for example to stay in the UK, or to safety.

We can help you with this. We will not tell your family or community. All our staff are women.

If you think you or your children are in immediate danger of being hurt, phone the police on 999.

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Our service will be closed on the following public holiday dates in spring: April: May: Friday 8th and Monday 18th. Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. Friday 10th, Monday 13th and Monday 20th.

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Scotland's Lead Organisation working towards the prevention of domestic abuse against women. Working with 30+ specialist local Women's Aid groups.

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Phone our helpline for free and confidential legal information. We also offer face to face advice at our legal surgeries. Find out more...

I need help

We help women aged 16 and over affected by violence and abuse by providing free legal information and advice through legal guides, weekly helplines and legal surgeries. Find out how we can help...

Sexual Harassment

Our specialist legal service provides information, advice, and representation to women who have been sexually harassed at work, in further education, or online. Find out more...

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We help women aged 16 and over affected by violence and abuse by providing free legal information and advice through legal guides, weekly helplines and legal surgeries. Find out how we can help... Our specialist legal service provides information, advice, and representation to women who have been sexually harassed at work, in further education, or online.

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Improving gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland.

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Providing information and emotional support to LGBT+ people and their families and friends across Scotland.

Helpline: 0800 464 7000

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Free, confidential helpline for all LGBTQ+ people in Scotland, who want a safe space to talk. Support available via phone, livechat and email.

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Supporting care experienced people to have their voice heard through advocacy, the helpline, knowing your rights and groups.

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To mark Refugee Week 2023, 21-year-old Sudanese refugee, Kadim has shared his thoughts on why there are so many refugees, the challenges they face and what needs to change to make the world a safer, more equal place to live for everyone.

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A lifetime of equality, respect and love for care experienced people Contact the Helpline 0330 107 7540 help@whocaresscotland.org Find out more Get support Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people...

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Resource bank designed for young people to support managing mental health, anxiety, stress and worry, and how to look after yourself.

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Everyone has mental health and it’s something we should all take the time to look after. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings can feel difficult to manage. If you’re struggling with how you feel, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Help and advice is available for you.

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Resources for leaving care, where to find advice on finding acommodation, learning independent living skills, money management, continuing with education, finding work or training, accessing support or counselling.

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What is a care leaver?

A care leaver is a young person aged 16-25 who has spent time in care. This might be foster care or residential care.

Many young people tell us that they don't like the term 'care-leaver'. So, we prefer to use the term 'care-experienced person' where we can.

No child should enter adulthood alone

We want to help young people bridge the gap between living in care and independent living.

That's why, we help young care-experienced people to:

find somewhere to live, such as supported lodgings

manage their money

continue with their education

find work or training

look after their mental and emotional wellbeing

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Leaving home is a challenge for everyone, but young people leaving care often do so without the support of a loving family. Find out how we help young care-experienced people.

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Supporting people to be heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing - providing advocacy for people with long-term conditions such as mental health or learning disabilities.

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If you've used our services, refer for or commission our services, or support or work with us in any way, we would love to hear from you! Everyone who completes our quick brand and website survey can enter our prize draw for a £100 Argos voucher.

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Resource for finding specific services or activities in Glasgow.

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Craft Cafe is a place to be creative, make friends and stay connected with everything happened in Govan. People aged 60+ can attend and the service runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10am-4pm.

Participants can enjoy creative arts sessions and wellbeing activities, facilitated by highly skilled tutors.

You don't need any experience in being artistic or creative to attend.

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Craft Cafe is a place to be creative, make friends and stay connected with everything happened in Govan. People aged 60+ can attend and the service runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10am-4pm. Participants can enjoy creative arts sessions and wellbeing activities, facilitated by highly skilled tutors.

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Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Program is Scotland's national membership organisation for all those involved in the lives of young people leaving care.

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Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum)

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young people eligible for aftercare as at 31 July 2020

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Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum)

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Young Scot - Support for Care Experienced Young People

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Young Scot - Support for Care Experienced Young People

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Helpful resource where you'll find information on bursaries, support and places to go for help if you've been in care or are a care leaver in Scotland.

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Young Scot worked with Care Experienced young people to put together this page of helpful resources. You’ll find information on bursaries, support and places to go for help if you’ve been in care or are a care leaver in Scotland.

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Who Cares? Scotland - Independent Advocacy

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Who Cares? Scotland - Independent Advocacy

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Who Cares? provides independent advocacy by working one to one with a young person to help them have a say in what is happening to them. Providing professional, independent advocacy services across Scotland to help young people feel respected, included, listened to and understood.

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Who Cares? Scotland is a national organisation and one of the things we do is provide advocacy to Care Experienced children and young people. We are confidential, professional and fully independent. All young people have rights - Who Cares? Scotland will ensure that you know your rights and help you exercise them.

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Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 917 7650

Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212

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Turning Point - Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service

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Turning Point - Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service

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Direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use, including those who may be experiencing homelessness.

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Scotland's leading social care developer and provider- Turning Point Scotland

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Turning Point Scotland Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use including people who may be experiencing homelessness. These include a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision (needle exchange), woundcare, harm reduction advice, signposting and naloxone training and provision. Proudly partnering with NHSGGC and the Health and Social Care Partnership for over 27 years, we have provided residential and direct access crisis services in a safe environment that challenges stigma and provides the advice and information required to reduce harm and give a space to reflect and consider the next steps towards recovery. We are committed to helping individuals begin their journey to recovery whilst utilising harm reduction approaches, placing safety at the forefront of care delivery. We are passionate in encouraging citizens who use the…

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At Alcoholics Anonymous, we find strength and hope together. You are one step away. Simply search your town to find your nearest AA meeting.

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Offers free and non-judgemental debt advice to people across the UK. Available online 24/7.

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StepChange Debt Charity. Free Expert Debt Help & Advice

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Money Talk Team - Citizens Advice Scotland

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Money Talk Team - Citizens Advice Scotland

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Free and trusted financial advice for anyone living in Scotland. Includes information, resources and tools for money management, how to navigate debt, and council tax exemption availability

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The Money Talk Team can help you maximise your income by providing free money and debt advice. Everyone's situation is unique but experience shows us there are ways to improve people's finances to help with the increased cost of living.

Three ways to get support

Find information, guidance and tools

Use our tools and advice links to identify ways to save money, access benefits and grants you may be entitled to; and deal with debt.

Need some extra support?

Call or book an appointment at your local Citizens Advice Bureau to get advice on your money and managing your debt.

Chat with our virtual assistant

Available 24/7 help to work through issues, signpost you to resources or organise a callback with an adviser.

Click the chat icon bottom right

I was without money for gas, electricity or food. The adviser supported me with a Scottish Welfare Fund application and arranged further appointments to help resolve my money issues in the long term.

I wish I'd reached out to the bureau sooner for help with my debts. They've helped me understand my options going forward. Thanks to the adviser's support, my well-being has improved greatly.

There's thousands of cases of missed benefits each year - I was one of them! The adviser gave me confidence to apply for Universal Credit, disability benefits and council tax reduction.

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Mind to Mind is the place to find real peoples’ experiences of dealing with common emotional problems. Watch, listen and read tips and ideas for ways to manage your mental wellbeing.

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NHS inform - Scottish health information you can trust | NHS inform

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Support available for grief and bereavement

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Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland

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We're here to listen

When you phone Breathing Space, your call will be answered by one of our specialist advisors. They come from a range of mental health, counselling and social work backgrounds.

We understand that you might feel nervous about picking up the phone and unsure about what to expect. Our advisors appreciate this and will give you the time, whether you want to talk or not.

The service is open when other support such as family, friends, or GPs may be unavailable. You can speak about what's on your mind or ask about helpful resources in your area. Find out more about what happens when you call us.

"I'm not sure why I've called"

Sometimes when people call, they're not sure why they're phoning. They just need some space to think about why they're feeling anxious.

It's always better to open up and speak about your anxieties or stresses sooner rather than later. Don't bottle things up and wait for the problems to get worse.

What happens when you call us?

Speak to us in confidence

1. One of our specialist advisors will answer your call. You can ask to speak to a man or a woman.

2. Our advisors are here to listen. You only need to talk when you are ready.

3. We can offer advice and, if appropriate, let you know about help in your local area for more specific problems. You may wish to have a pen and paper handy in case the advisor gives you details of phone numbers or addresses.

4. If your call lasts for a while that's okay. The advisor will only bring your call to an end on feeling that you have talked through your concerns sufficiently. If you feel you would benefit from speaking more, please call again another time.

5. Our hope is that when you phone Breathing Space you will feel listened to and respected no matter why you contact us. Always feel free to let us know the quality of the service you received. Your views are always welcome and encouraged.

6. Our staff will listen with compassion and respect to everyone who contacts us by phone or webchat. Breathing Space asks that when you contact the service you treat our staff in the same manner. We do not tolerate abusive language or behaviour during calls or chats.

If you're worried or down, pick up the phone. We're here to listen.
Webchat lets you message our specialist advisors in real time, as an alternative to phoning us.

Webchat is available:

Monday to Friday, 6.00pm to 2.00am

Saturday and Sunday, 4.00pm to 12.00am

Using webchat

The webchat displays as a button, that now pops up in the bottom right corner of your screen on all pages, that says 'Available to chat'.

If the pop up button does not display, our advisors are unavailable at this time. If you need immediate support, the quickest way to get in touch is to phone 0800 83 85 87 to speak to an advisor.

Our Breathing Space advisors are still available to contact by phone on 0800 83 85 87 if you need to talk. Calls are free and won't show up on your bills. The Breathing Space phoneline is available 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday tp 6am Monday), and 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday to Thursday).

If you need mental health support out with these times, NHS 24 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 111.

If you're under 16

Breathing Space is for people aged 16 and over. If you're under 16, there are other services that can provide the help you need.

111, Childline and Samaritans are free, open 24 hours a day and won't appear on your phone bill.

111

Anyone in Scotland can phone 111 and choose the mental health option. You'll speak to an NHS mental health adviser who can offer support and advice.

They can also give you details of other services who can help you.

People under 19 can confidentially phone, chat online or email about any problem big or small. You can phone them on 0800 11 11.

You can also sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.

Samaritans

Samaritans is a confidential listening service. This means you can talk through your concerns, worries and troubles. They won't make decisions for you, or tell you what to do. You can phone them on 116 123.

What should I do in a crisis or emergency?

If you need immediate help, call NHS 24 on 111 or Samaritans on 116 123. You can also contact your GP.

For an emergency ambulance dial 999.

If you need emotional support speak to a Breathing Space advisor on 0800 83 85 87. It is open 24 hours at the weekends and from 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Mon-Thurs).

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Calling Breathing Space is the first step towards feeling better. No matter what, our trained advisors are there to help. Our service is for people in Scotland.

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Bereavement Support for Children & Young People : Cruse Scotland

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Talk Grief - dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25)

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Grief support for teens and young adults

Talk Grief is a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25), powered by the childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish. Here you can learn from other young grieving people, find healthy ways to cope and feel less alone. You'll find out what it's really like to live with grief from teenagers and young adults, along with advice and tips on managing your grief from our bereavement experts.

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In an emergency?

If you're with someone who needs medical help, call an ambulance and tell the crew everything you know about the drugs taken, it could save their life. If you have any drugs left, hand them over to the crew as it may help. In most circumstances they won't tell the police.

Most people don't use drugs and even among those that do, emergencies are rare. But no one can be certain how drugs will affect them so there's always the risk they'll have a bad time, fall ill, hurt themselves or even worse.

Should you ever need to help someone who's having a bad reaction, here's what you need to know:

What to look out for

If someone is having a bad time on drugs they may be:

What to do

The first things you should do are:

If they are anxious, tense or panicky you should:

If they are really drowsy you should:

sit them in a quiet place and keep them awake

if they don't respond or become unconscious call an ambulance immediately and place them in the recovery position

don't scare them, shout at them or shock them

don't give them coffee to wake them up

don't put them in a cold bath to "wake them up" - this wastes time and there's a risk of drowning

If they are unconscious or having difficulty breathing you should:

Recovery position

By placing someone in the recovery position, you're making sure that they are still breathing and can breathe easily, as it's not unusual for someone who has become unconscious to swallow their tongue. You're also making sure that if they vomit, it won't block their airway and choke them.

1. Open their airway by tilting the head and lifting their chin. Lie them on their side and straighten their legs.

2. Place the arm nearest to you at right angles to the body. Get hold of the far leg just above the knee and pull it up, keeping the foot flat on the ground. Place their other hand against their cheek.

First step of putting someone in the recovery position

3. Keep their hand pressed against their cheek and pull on the upper leg to roll them towards you and onto their side.

Second step in putting someone in the recovery position

4. Tilt the head back so they can breathe easily.

5. Make sure that both the hip and the knee of the upper leg are bent at right angles.

Example of recovery position

What happens in A&E

In A&E the doctors and nurses will treat your friend as best as they can. This may involve giving an antidote or treatment to counteract the effect of the drugs.

You can help by telling the ambulance crew, the doctors and nurses all you know about what drug(s) your friend had taken, if they'd been drinking, and if your friend has any medical conditions and if there are still some of the drugs left, hand them over.

Providing this information will help them give your friend the right treatment without delay. They won't tell the police, your friend's family or others not involved in their clinical care, that your friend has been taking drugs.

Did you know?

What to do if someone overdoses on opiates

Naloxone is an emergency antidote to opiate overdose. It counteracts the effects of opioid drugs (such as heroin, methadone and fentanyl) and reverses the life-threatening effects of an overdose.

If you think someone has overdosed, you need to call an ambulance straight away so that expert help is immediately on its way.

Local services can make naloxone available, alongside training on how to use it, so that it can be supplied to people who might need it, such as drug users, their family and friends.

It's normally very easy for people to use naloxone if they've had simple training. Overdose and naloxone training normally provides advice on:

It is possible to give too much naloxone too quickly, so any training should give clear advice about building up the dose in stages as needed.

If it looks like the person is not breathing at all, or their heart has stopped, they will need further first aid before the ambulance arrives. The affected person will probably need mouth to mouth resuscitation and chest compressions (CPR). They might still benefit from a naloxone injection, but this mustn't delay starting the required CPR.

Most overdose situations will need an ambulance to be called, the person put in the recovery position (please see this NHS first aid guide), naloxone injected, and someone to stay with the affected person until professional help arrives.

Naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose for only a short period of time. Even when the naloxone does work first time, you will still need to keep an eye on the person until the ambulance arrives, and during this time you may need to top up the naloxone more than once to keep the person awake and breathing adequately. An ambulance should always be called and someone should stay with the person until the ambulance arrives.

For more information about first aid, see the NHS Choices First Aid web page

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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis of all of our work. It is the most complete statement of children's rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history.

What makes the UN Convention so special?

The Convention has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child's life and set out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that all children everywhere are entitled to. It also explains how adults and governments must work together to make sure all children can enjoy all their rights.

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Welcome to Diverse Diagnostics! We are a team of experienced NHS Consultant Psychiatrists dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages in their mental health journey.

Our clinic specialises in assessments for conditions like ADHD and ASD, offering personalised and thorough evaluations. No matter where you are in the UK or Ireland, our caring team is committed to helping you or your loved one with empathy and understanding.
Our clinics are located across the UK (London, Glasgow, Belfast) and in the Republic of Ireland.

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A Warm Welcome from Our Medical Director

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Our Partnership with

NHS Highlands

We are proud to have recently partnered with NHS Highlands to carry out ADHD and ASD related care for their patients.

Duncan Clark, Clinical Director of NHS Highland CAMHS kindly share this about Diverse Diagnostics:

Diverse Diagnostics partnered NHS Highland CAMHS in joint completion of a number of autism assessments during early 2023. ﻿Diverse Diagnostics were flexible and reliable in the joint scoping of the work programme and completed the clinical assessments in an efficient, timely and professional manner providing a very high standard of clinical expertise to the process. Patient feedback was completed with high levels of patient satisfaction recorded of the assessment and diagnostic process.

We would be happy to undertake future partnership working with Diverse Diagnostics.

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Our head office is based in Scotland, with our services being available throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland through online appointment options. Through our seamless online appointment system, we ensure that you can join us from every corner of the UK and Ireland, and embark on a transformative mental health journey today.

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We currently have 182 volunteers, with new Samaritans welcomed four times a year to allow us to maintain our 24-hour availability to callers.

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