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Aberdeen Foyer

Aberdeen Foyer work with young people and adults to help them re-engage with their community, education and work. They provide one-to-one support and different types of learning and training courses to help you achieve your goals.

Phone: 01224 212924

Email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com

Website: www.aberdeenfoyer.com

 

Adult Protection – Aberdeen City Council

If you are concerned that an adult might be affected by any kind of harm, abuse, exploitation or neglect, you can call any of the following numbers:

Aberdeen City Council Duty Social Work Team/Out of Hours Social Work Team (24 hours): 0800 731 5520

Police Scotland: 101

Care Inspectorate: 0345 600 9527

Website: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Aberdeen-Protects/protecting-adults

 

Adult Protection Aberdeenshire

If you are being harmed, or concerned that someone you know may be at risk of harm, you should speak to someone about it. If it is less urgent contact the Adult Protection Network:

Phone:0146 533 100

Email: adultprotectionnetwork@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

 

Adult Protection - Moray

All adults deserve to feel safe, make their own choices and be treated with dignity and respect. If you or someone you know is not being treated this way, they may be an adult at risk of harm. Making sure that all adults are safe, particularly people who are ill, frail or have a disability, is everyone’s business.

 

Reporting Concerns:

 

If you’re concerned for yourself, or someone you know, please contact:

Police Scotland 999 in an emergency

Police Scotland 101

Moray Council Access Team 01343 563 999 or accesscareteam@moray.gov.u

 

Andy’s Man Club

Talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in their life.

Every Monday from 7pm (excluding bank holidays)

Northfield Community Centre, Byron Square, Aberdeen, AB16 7LL

Huntly Football Club, E Park Street, Christie Park Stadium, Huntly, AB54 8J

Garioch Sports Centre, Burghmuir Drive, Inverurie, AB51 4GY

f there are no groups nearby, or you feel more suited to our online meetings, then these are available via Google Meet – you can attend online by emailing (details below).

Email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk

Facebook (Aberdeen): www.facebook.com/andysmanclubaberdeen

Facebook (Huntly): www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580322271997

Facebook (Inverurie): www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573862829580

Web: click here

 

AVENUE

We offer counselling and mediation to everyone; from children to grandparents, and can support you or your family in times of stress, change and conflict.

 

Aberdeen Address: 7 Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen, AB25 2NR

Phone: 01224587571

Email: enquiries@avenuecharity.org

 

Moray Address: Avenue, 17 Institution Road, Elgin IV30 1QT

Phone: 01224587571

Email: enquiries@avenuecharity.org

 

Aberdeenshire Address: Avenue, Marischal Chambers, 8 Drummers Corner, Peterhead, AB42 1ZP

Phone: 01779 490790

Email: Peterhead@avenue-info.com

 

Website:  https://avenuecharity.org/

 

Discover Pathways

Online tool designed to help you find the support you need in Moray for wellbeing.

Website: click here

 

Farm Talk

Providing mental health support for the farming community.

Here to listen, support, and stand together because no farmer should face their challenges alone.

Phone: 07732 272227

Email: farmtalkwelisten@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571419964967

 

Forcesline

SSAFA also have Forcesline, a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service that provides support for serving (regulars and reserves), ex-Forces and their families.

Phone: 0800 260 6767 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)

Website: www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/forcesline

 

Grampian Opportunities

Supports people with learning disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health problems and autism, live a life full of opportunities.

Phone: 01467 629675

Email: info@grampianopportunities.org.uk

Website: grampianopportunities.org.uk

 

Grec - Adult Counselling Service

This service provides counselling for adults who are experiencing discrimination due to prejudice, or have been affected by hate crime.

Free interpretation services are provided if your preferred language is not English.

Phone: 01224 595505

Email:  vtu@grec.co.uk

Website: https://grec.co.uk/adult-counselling/

 

LATNEM

Peer support group for Mums and Birthing People offering weekly face to face groups, zoom meetings, online chat and special events.

Email: hello@latnem.org

Website: latnem.org/

 

Men In Mind

Local men’s peer to peer mental health support groups. Groups meeting in Cove, Powis, Kingswells, Inverurie, Ellon and Torry.

Email: meninmindaberdeen@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Men-In-Mind/61556098935026/

 

Men United

A mental health support network in Peterhead, Newmachar and Turriff for men to try and breakdown the stigma and offer support. Get in touch via Facebook message or email.

Email: hello@menunited.scot

Facebook: click here

 

Moray Wellness College

Central online access for courses and opportunities that support you to focus on your strengths and manage issues like long-term life challenges or conditions.

To check current courses, please visit the website.

Website: www.moraywellbeinghub.org.uk/tools

 

NHS Grampian healthpoints

Based in locations across Grampian, healthpoints offer a one stop health information point, offering free confidential information, advice and access to reputable services in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Website: click here

 

Quarriers

Quarriers offer support for adults, young carers and children under 18yrs. in Moray and Aberdeen.

 

Address: 37 Albert Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1XU

Phone: 01224 914036

Email: aberdeencarers@quarriers.org.uk

Website: https://carers.quarriers.org.uk/services/aberdeen-carers-support-service/

 

Address: Quarriers Moray, 232 High Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1BU

Phone: 01343 556031

Email: carersmoray@quarriers.org.uk

Website: https://carers.quarriers.org.uk/services/moray/

 

RAF Benevolent Fund - Listening and Counselling Service

This confidential service supports people dealing with a range of issues, including bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and loneliness. Any member of the RAF Family can refer themselves.

Telephone line is open 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 4pm on Fridays.

Phone: 0300 222 5703

Email: support@rafbf.org.uk

Website: www.rafbf.org/get-support/emotional-wellbeing

 

RSABI

(Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution)

Provides practical, emotional and financial support to those working within the Scottish agriculture industry. Helpline and webchat available 24/7

Helpline includes offering a listening ear and RSABI can also help with support towards the cost of counselling.

RSABI also provides access to the Thrive wellbeing app for the farming community on the website.

Helpline: 0808 1234 555

Email: helpline@rsabi.org.uk

Website: https://www.rsabi.org.uk/how-we-can-help/

 

Shirley’s Space

A local mental health charity based in a private room at the Crimond Medical and Community Hub. Offering a text messaging service Mon-Sat (10am-5pm), 1-1 appointments and other activities.

Phone: 07940 959002

Email: info@shirleysspace.com

Facebook: click here

 

SSAFA Grampian

The team at SSAFA Grampian is dedicated to helping veterans, service personnel, and their families, in the local community. Our commitment is to provide support with experienced, non-judgemental and friendly advice, as well as a variety of practical services that cover a range of emotional, practical and financial issues.

Email: grampian.branch@ssafa.org.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/ssafaGrampian

Phone: 07938 099547

 

The Listening Service NHS Grampian

A safe, confidential space, free from judgement by our trained Community Chaplaincy Listening (CCL) Listeners, for you to speak about whatever is causing you anxiety, or just making you feel low, and generally getting in your way of both your health and wellbeing.

Website: www.nhsgrampian.org/service-hub/the-listening-service

 

National

 

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP

BACP is the professional membership association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. Their online directory allows you to search for a counsellor or therapist buy location, services or specialism.

Phone: 01455 883300

Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk

Website: www.bacp.co.uk

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems.

We are a voice for our clients and consumers on the issues that matter to them.

We value diversity, champion equality and challenge discrimination.

We're here for everyone.

Phone: 0800 028 1456

Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland

 

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

Many employers offer an EAP to staff to provide independent support and advice on a range of issues, often including an element of emotional support. If your company offers this scheme, your line manager or HR department will be able to give you contact details for the selected provider.

 

Living Life to the full

Online resource produced by Dr Chris Williams. Provides a course for producing new life skills using CBT. Also includes a forum, live chat and tools for monitoring mood.

Courses may also be available in your local area.

Website: www.llttf.com

 

National Debtline

Confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems.

Phone: 0808 808 4000 (free)

Website: click here

 

NHS Inform

Information on identifying, treating and managing mental health problems and disorders.

Website: click here

 

Self Harm Network Scotland

Provides free compassionate support, resources, and information about self-harm. Also provide support and information to friends, families and professionals.

Website: selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk

 

The Silver Line

Offering free information, friendship and advice to older people.

Silver Line is the UK’s only free, confidential 24-hour helpline for older people and is available every day and night of the year.

Phone: 0800 470 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk