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Links

Links to other organisations you may be able to seek help, information and advice from.

 

Carers – Partners In Advocacy

Independent advocacy for individuals involved in caring roles and young people under certain circumstances.

Citizens Advice Scotland

Scotland’s largest independent advice network, with bureaux in local communities all across Scotland.

Advice Direct Scotland

Independent Advocacy Service for Social Security Scotland benefits, for disabled people.

RASASH | Rape & Sexual Abuse Service Highland

Support, advise and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.

PASS | Patient Advice and Support Service

Supporting anyone who uses the NHS to understand their rights and responsibilities as a patient, raise concerns, give feedback or comments, or make a complaint about NHS treatment.

 

Shelter Scotland

Shelter Scotland provides advice, support and legal services regarding Housing.

Housing Options Scotland

Supports disabled people, older adults and members of the Armed Forces community find a home that suits their needs.

 

Who Cares? Scotland

Supports care experienced people to have their voice heard.

Centred

Care and support for people with mental ill-health

 

CLAO

The Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) helps people with certain civil legal problems.

Scottish Legal Aid Board

Helps people access the legal support they need.

Victim Information and Advice | COPFS

Advice and Support for victims involved in criminal court heardings.

 

Money advice | Welfare support | The Highland Council

Free and confidential help and advice and support with money matters or personal budgeting.

Acas

Free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice for Employees and Employers.

Community Contacts – Carr Gomm

An independent project offering impartial advice, information and support about Self-Directed Support.

Change Mental Health

Ensures that everyone has the mental health support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.

Highland One Stop Shop

Free service for autistic adults aged 16 and over who live in the Highlands, as well as their families/carers and professionals.

 

Action For Children

Working to improve life for children in the UK

Scottish Child Law Centre

Free and confidential legal advice about Scots law relating to children and young people.

ACI Recovery Services

Counselling and support for individuals and families impacted by addictive behaviours and dependencies.

Highland Alcohol & Drug Partnership

Multi-agency strategic partnership whose purpose is to achieve improved outcomes for individuals, families and communities by preventing and reducing drug and alcohol related harm in Highland.

Connecting Carers

Supporting Carers across the Highlands.

 

Mental Welfare Commission in Scotland

An independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder.

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance promotes, supports and defends the principles and practice of independent advocacy across Scotland.

Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Promoting and safguarding the equality, diversity and human rights of everyone in Britain.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Advancing the values and shared interests of the voluntary sector.

Scottish Government

Responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.

Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland)

An organisation committed to protecting and safeguarding the property and finances belonging to adults with incapacity living in Scotland.

 

 

Teen online Safety: The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Your Teen Online Safety

 

Is social media harming your mental health? How to Tell if Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health 

 

 

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