Resources
Prevent Suicide Highland App
This easy-to-use app helps you create a safety plan for times you may find yourself in distress, feeling hopeless or suicidal.Available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Highland Mental Wellbeing
An online portal collating support services and resources across the Highlands. https://www.highlandmentalwellbeing.scot.nhs.uk/
James Support Group
Offers support for those in the Highlands who have been affected by suicide & those who suffer suicidal thoughts.
The Samaritans
24/7 support for people experiencing distress. Call 116 123 for free.
LGBT Helpline Scotland
Provide emotional and sexual health support, or can signpost to further services. You do not necessarily have to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and they understand that these terms can feel limiting or irrelevant to some people when exploring their sexuality or gender identity.
Call: 0300 123 2523 Tuesdays & Wednesdays (12-9pm) Thursdays & Sundays (1-6pm)
5 ways to wellbeing. They're based in evidence and research.
The five steps are:
Step 1 - Connect
Step 2 - Get active
Step 3 - Take notice
Step 4 - Learn
Step 5 - Give
Breathing Space Scotland
A free and confidential phoneline service for any individual, who is experiencing low mood or depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to
0800 83 85 87 Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 6pm - 2am, Friday 6pm - Monday 6am
NHS Self-help
Find tips, guides, tools and activities to support and improve mental health.