{"id":19,"date":"2016-04-18T14:35:54","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T13:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:00:32","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advocacy-highland.org.uk\/index.php\/links\/","title":{"rendered":"Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Links to other organisations you may be able to seek help, information and advice from.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partnersinadvocacy.org.uk\/what-we-do\/carers\/\">Carers \u2013 Partners In Advocacy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Independent advocacy for individuals involved in caring roles and young people under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cas.org.uk\/\">Citizens Advice Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scotland\u2019s largest independent advice network, with bureaux in local communities all across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advicedirect.scot\/\">Advice Direct Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Independent Advocacy Service for Social Security Scotland benefits, for disabled people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rasash.org.uk\/\">RASASH | Rape &amp; Sexual Abuse Service Highland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Support, advise and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pass-scotland.org.uk\/\">PASS | Patient Advice and Support Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scotland.shelter.org.uk\/\">Shelter Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shelter Scotland provides advice, support and legal services regarding Housing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/housingoptionsscotland.org.uk\">Housing Options Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supports disabled people, older adults and members of the Armed Forces community find a home that suits their needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whocaresscotland.org\/\">Who Cares? Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supports care experienced people to have their voice heard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centred.scot\/\">Centred<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Care and support for people with mental ill-health<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clao.org.uk\/\">CLAO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) helps people with certain civil legal problems.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slab.org.uk\/\">Scottish Legal Aid Board<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Helps people access the legal support they need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copfs.gov.uk\/services\/victim-services\/victim-information-and-advice-via-service\/\">Victim Information and Advice | COPFS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advice and Support for victims involved in criminal court heardings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highland.gov.uk\/info\/335\/community_advice\/405\/welfare_support\">Money advice | Welfare support | The Highland Council<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free and confidential help and advice and support with money matters or personal budgeting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/\">Acas<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice for Employees and Employers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrgomm.org\/about-us\/community-projects\/community-contacts\">Community Contacts &#8211; Carr Gomm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An independent project offering impartial advice, information and support about Self-Directed Support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/changemh.org\/\">Change Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ensures that everyone has the mental health support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/autisminitiatives.org\/\">Highland One Stop Shop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free service for autistic adults aged 16 and over who live in the Highlands, as well as their families\/carers and professionals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionforchildren.org.uk\/\">Action For Children<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Working to improve life for children in the UK<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sclc.org.uk\/\">Scottish Child Law Centre<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free and confidential legal advice about Scots law relating to children and young people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/recovery.scot\/\">ACI Recovery Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Counselling and support for individuals and families impacted by addictive behaviours and dependencies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highland-adp.org.uk\/\">Highland Alcohol &amp; 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