Carolside Medical CentreDepression, Anxiety & Stress
Breathing Space
A confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87
Website: www.breathingspace.scot
Sleepio
Insomnia is one of the most common mental health complaints in the UK, with 1 in 10 people living with Insomnia. NHS Scotland offers access to Sleepio, a sleep improvement program, at no cost.
Website: www.sleepio.com/mail
Penumbra
Penumbra is one of Scotland’s largest mental health charities. They support around 1800 adults and young people every week and employ 400 staff across Scotland.
Website: www.penumbra.org.uk
Wise Connections
Wise Connections is East Renfrewshire’s service for over 65’s who are feeling anxious, down or depressed. You can self-refer, or a relative or other healthcare worker can refer you Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00
Telephone: 0141 451 0590
Recovery Across Mental Health
RAMH provides professional care and services to those affected by mental ill health; depression, self harm, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other conditions. If you think RAMH can help you please get in touch with them directly.
Facebook: @ramh.org
Twitter: @ramh_scotland
Website: www.ramh.org
Aye Feel
Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing, support from organisations around Scotland and tips on how to promote a positive mindset.
Samaritans in Scotland
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Togetherall
Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
It is a clinically managed, online community, moderated 24/7 by mental health practitioners. The platform provides anonymous, peer-to-peer interactions so that as many people as possible can benefit from instant, easy-access and round-the-clock50 support when they need it. It is a place where people can feel safe to share feelings, support each other and start to feel better.
People can interact with each other, work through modules and read articles. Patients aged 16-25 in East Renfrewshire are eligible to use. Patients can register at www.togetherall.com. Please select “Join Our Community” and then “My Area is Registered” and then enter your postcode and details.
Daylight
Daylight is your expert guide through worry and anxiety, whenever and wherever you need it. Engaging and easy to use, Daylight teaches proven exercises to help you manage your worry.
Website: www.trydaylight.com/nhs
Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
Anyone can experience a mental health problem or poor mental health: especially now. Whether you’re looking for information or seeking support, SAMH can help.
Website: www.samh.org.uk
Link Worker
Nicola Docherty is employed by the Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to help with advice on matters including support groups, caring for relatives and friends, employment, alcohol and drugs, managing stress and anxiety, living with health conditions, money worries, housing issues, volunteering and healthy lifestyle. Your doctor would refer you if they feel you are suitable for this service, and can be up to 4 sessions.
Resources for Mental Health for Children and Teenagers
Microsoft Word – Young People Mental Health Resources (knowwhototurnto-eastren.co.uk)
Cruse Scotland
At Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) they are here to help you through this difficult time. They are able to listen, offering an impartial ear with no agenda, or they can support you via one-to-one counselling sessions where you can work through your grief.
Telephone: 0845 600 2227
Website: www.crusescotland.org.uk
Bridges to Wellbeing
Bridges is the formal East Renfrewshire Primary Care Mental Health Team. Bridges trained staff to deliver short term psychological therapy and counselling to help you develop your coping skills and improve your mood. Treatment may take the form of group classes, workshops or 1:1 sessions. More details can be found on the East Renfrewshire website bridges page. Your GP can refer you, but you can also self-refer, cutting out the middle-man, by clicking on the East Renfrewshire website referral page.
Please note, this isn’t a crisis service. If you’re having suicidal thoughts phone your GP or NHS 24 on 111.
Website: Contact the Bridges to Wellbeing team – East Renfrewshire Council