Please remember for URGENT mental health support, contact NHS 24 on 111.
Living Life
This is a free telephone service provided by NHS24. It is available to anyone over the age of 16 who is suffering from low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety. The service offers either supported self help sessions of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. An assessment will be carried out to help decide which is best for you. Your GP can refer you to the service or you can contact them yourself.
The phoneline is free and confidential – 0800 328 9655 (Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm).
You will be asked to provide some details and then an assessment appointment will be arranged to discuss the service and how help can be provided to you.
Samaritans
Trained volunteers are able to listen to you any time day or night. They offer a safe place for you about whatever’s getting to you, you don’t have to be suicidal. You don’t have to give your real name or any personal information of you don’t want to. This service is confidential and can be reached by calling 116123 from any landline, payphone or mobile phone. It is free of charge and is open 24/7 every day of the year.
Breathing Space
Advisors are available for advice and support and can be contacted on 0800 83 85 87. They are open 24 h ours at weekends (Fri 6pm – Mon 6am) and 6pm – 2pm Monday to Thursday.
Websites
www.moodcafe.co.uk – This website helps to promote Mental Health in Fife. It provides information and resources to help you understand and improve your mental health.
www.handsonscotland.co.uk – Hands On provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Penumbra Self Harm Project is a user led support service for people aged 18+ who self harm. The services provided include drop ins, coffee mornings and one to one sessions.