Support Organisations
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The process of being involved in a public inquiry can be emotional and stressful, and you might feel the need to reach out for some support.
The Inquiry has various support mechanisms which it can provide for those who need help with its work. This includes practical support, emotional support, participant support and legal support.
If you would prefer to access support elsewhere, the Inquiry has compiled a list of some local and national organisations which can provide various levels of support, depending on your preferences and needs.
Please note that the Inquiry has no affiliation to any of these organisations, and their inclusion on this list does not reflect a recommendation.
They have been identified for your consideration should you want to search for some support.
ALISS - A Local Information System for Scotland
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of support: National webpage to find and share information on health and wellbeing resources, services, groups, and support in local communities and online
Breathing Space
- Website
- Telephone: 0800 83 85 87
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of support: A free confidential service for people in Scotland
Chrysalis Dundee (SAMH)
- Website
- Telephone: 07800 820594
- Location: Dundee
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Chrysalis is a therapeutic horticultural garden which offers practical work experience opportunities for people affected by mental health problems
Dundee Nova (Penumbra)
- Website
- Telephone: 01382 223487
- Location: Dundee
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Penumbra’s NOVA Service in Dundee offers practical and emotional support for those experiencing mental health challenges, including self-harm or thoughts of suicide
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
- Website
- Location: Edinburgh
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: The Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis
Home (Feeling Strong)
- Website
- Location: Dundee
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12-26 in Dundee
Hope Point (Penumbra)
- Website
- Location: Dundee
- NHS or non-NHS: NHS
- Type of Support: Practical and emotional support for Dundee residents who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or experiencing emotional distress and overwhelm
iThrive: Edinburgh Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Website
- Location: Edinburgh
- NHS/non-NHS: Both
- Type of support: Online hub for mental health and wellbeing information in Edinburgh
Living Life to the Full
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Free online courses covering low mood and stress and all of the common linked problems this causes
Mental Health Support Network (Hub of Hope)
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: UK-wide mental health directory
Mind to Mind: NHS Inform
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of support: Self-help for mild/moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, problems sleeping, or dealing with grief or loneliness
NHS Inform Mental Health Services
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of support: NHS 24 mental health services are available to everyone in Scotland, of all ages. Services offered include listening, offering advice, and signposting to further help if required
Rivers Centre - NHS Lothian: Our Services
- Website
- Location: Edinburgh
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of Support: NHS Lothian’s specialist service for Edinburgh residents affected by psychological trauma
Sam's Cafe - Fife
- Website
- Telephone: 07971 892886 (Kirkcaldy); 07725 214012 (Dunfermline); 07568 127735 (Leven)
- Location: Fife (Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Leven)
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Support with mental health, crisis support, challenging thoughts and suicidal thoughts. One-to-one support delivered by peer workers. The service is open to adults and teenagers aged 16-plus (who are no longer in school). Sam's also offers support for family, carers and friends
Samaritans Scotland
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: Confidential listening service (not an advice or counselling service)
Shout
- Website
- Contact: Text SHOUT to 85258
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: 24/7 text support with mental health, challenging thoughts and suicidal thoughts
Suicide Prevention Scotland
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: NHS
- Type of support: Website providing both national and local information and support on suicide prevention
Time for You (SAMH)
- Website
- Location: National
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of support: A mental health and wellbeing support service for anyone aged 16 and over, living in Scotland, who is struggling with mild to moderate mental health concerns. The service offers up to eight sessions of one-to-one support by phone or video call
Wellbeing Works - Dundee
- Website
- Location: Dundee
- NHS/non-NHS: Non-NHS
- Type of Support: A Dundee charity providing one-to-one support, and group activities that promote better mental health and wellbeing
