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Mental Health

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about mental health.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre .

Action For Sick ChildrenYou can e-mail this person through website 
Children's health care charity, specially formed to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care possible.
Admiral NursesYou can e-mail this person info@dementiauk.org 
Admiral Nurses work with family carers and people with dementia, in the community and other settings. Dementia UK works in partnership with NHS providers and commissioners, social care authorities and voluntary sector organisations to promote and develop new Admiral Nursing services.
beat (beating eating disorders)You can e-mail this person help@b-eat.co.uk 
UK Eating Disorders charity providing information, help and links to other organisations.
Breathing SpaceYou can e-mail this person info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk 
Service for people with low moods or depression, unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to.
Carers of West LothianYou can e-mail this person office@carers-westlothian.com 
A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets.
Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland)You can e-mail this person office@cfhscotland.org.uk 
Ecumenical lay Christian group offering individual and group support through the ministry of healing.
CrossReachYou can e-mail this person info@crossreach.org.uk 
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
Dementia Gateway 
Resource developed for people who work in nursing, residential or domiciliary settings but useful for anyone who comes into contact with a person with dementia. Offers practical tips, tools and activities
Dementia Helpline ScotlandYou can e-mail this person alzheimer@alzscot.org 
The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned.
Dementia UKYou can e-mail this person info@dementiauk.org 
Dementia UK is a national charity, committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia. The charity has four core areas including: Admiral Nurses who provide practical and emotional support to family carers of people with dementia.Uniting Carers a national network of carers, former carers, family and friends of people affected by dementia.
Depression AllianceYou can e-mail this person information@depressionalliance.org 
Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide.
Depression Alliance ScotlandYou can e-mail this person info@dascot.org 
Depression Alliance Scotland Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide.
Gamblers Anonymous 
Support meetings
GamCareYou can e-mail this person info@gamcare.org.uk 
For those with gambling problems. Helpline, advice, counselling, and education, plus service for young people.
Legal Services Agency (L.S.A)You can e-mail this person lsa@btconnect.com 
LSA aims to assist those disadvantaged by poverty, exclusion, disability, ethnicity or social isolation etc. who suffer injustice.
Look OK Feel CrapYou can e-mail this person ask@lookokfeelcrap.org 
Young persons website run by Depression Alliance Scotland to support, encourage and give information.
Manic Depression Fellowship (Scotland)You can e-mail this person office@mdf-aberdeen.com 
Information and advice for people with Manic Depression, their carers and relatives. Referrals to specialist services, information about the illness, treatments, related services, and where to get support.
MDF the BiPolar OrganisationYou can e-mail this person mdf@mdf.org.uk 
Aims to enable people affected by pibolar disorder to take control of their lives - self help groups, helpline (0808 8021983), information and other services.
Men Get Eating Disorders TooYou can e-mail this person through website 
Information and advice about male eating disorders, definitions, signs and symptoms, treatments, getting support including support groups.
National Association for Premenstrual SyndromeYou can e-mail this person contact@pms.org.uk 
Provides help, information and support to PMS sufferers, also to partners of sufferers.
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland)You can e-mail this person info@.nsfscot.org.uk 
Support and action for those affected by schizophrenia.
National Self Harm Network NSHNYou can e-mail this person nshncg@hotmail.co.uk 
Supports survivors and people who self harm and the people it affects e.g. family and friends. Provides information, contacts and raises awareness of needs.
NHS 24 
nhs24.com provides health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
NHS Direct 
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service.
NHS Health Information PlusYou can e-mail this person through website 
Provides a one stop shop to quality assured health information for patients, carers and the public.
NHS Help with Health Costs - Department of HealthYou can e-mail this person dhmail@doh.gsi.gov.uk 
Information on Prescriptions, Dental treatment, Sight tests, Glasses, Travel to Hospital, wigs and fabric supports etc.
NHS Prescription Services 
Can provide information on help with health costs.Previously known as the Prescription Pricing Division
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ActionYou can e-mail this person support@ocdaction.org.uk 
Provides information and support, promoting recovery from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the related disorders of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP), Trichotillomania (TTM) and Children and Young People with OCD.
Obsessive Eaters AnonymousYou can e-mail this person oea.scotland@zoom.co.uk 
A fellowship focused on people recovering from an obsession with weight or eating (over 16 year olds only).
Overeaters AnonymousYou can e-mail this person oagbnsb@hotmail.com 
Organisation offers help to people with overeating problems. Helpline available.
Patient Information CentreYou can e-mail this person patientinfo@luht.nhs.uk 
New centre at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh providing information on health and social care for patients, relatives, carers, the public and staff. Open Monday to Friday: 9 to 5 Tel: 0131 242 7660
Patients AssociationYou can e-mail this person helpline@patients-association.com 
Independent charity which provides advice, the latest health news, signposting to further information and general advice. Also has a range of booklets and guides for patients.
Penumbra 
Provides support across Scotland for adults and young people towards mental wellbeing.
Post Natal Depression ProjectYou can e-mail this person info@helpcentre.org.uk 
Trained counsellors run support groups in various venues in Scotland. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Reality Adventure Works in Scotland Ltd.You can e-mail this person new.info@rawscotland.org.uk 
Interdenominational Christian organisation which aims to work with and support young people aged 9 to 16 who are emotionally, behaviourally or socially disadvantaged. Supporting and helping the development of life-skills through Adventure Breaks, which can be week long residential breaks, or shorter day camps.
Royal College of PsychiatristsYou can e-mail this person rcpsych@rcpsych.ac.uk 
Provides information on mental conditions and illness e.g. Help is at Hand leaflets.
Samaritans - TheYou can e-mail this person jo@samaritans.org 
Helpline for those in crisis.
SanelineYou can e-mail this person dascotland@hotmail.com 
A mental health helpline providing information and emotional support to anyone worried about their own or another's health.
Scottish Association for Mental HealthYou can e-mail this person info@samh.org.uk 
Provides help, information and support plus campaigns on behalf of people with mental health problems
Scottish Women’s AidYou can e-mail this person contact@scottishwomensaid.org.uk 
Local Women’s Aid groups which provide specialist services to women, children and young people. These include safe refuge accommodation, information and support.
Self-Harm:Recovery, Advice and SupportYou can e-mail this person through website 
Provides help and support for anyone who is worried about self-harm, doesn't understand why it is happening to them or someone else.
Special Needs Information Point (SNIP)You can e-mail this person snip@btinternet.com 
Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with illness, disability or special need.
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) PrayerlineYou can e-mail this person prayerline@ucb.co.uk 
Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.
wellscotland.infoYou can e-mail this person well@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 
Aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues. Website has section on how to improve your mental health with top tips, personal stories, news, events and self help.
Young MindsYou can e-mail this person enquiries@youngminds.org.uk 
Promotes mental health of children and young people. Helpline for young people and parents.

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