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NHS Forth Valley mental health information
A self-help site for a variety of mental health, stress and anxiety related conditions. Read it, download it, listen to audio files or watch videos. You can also forward it on to others who you feel would benefit from it.
NHS Forth Valley Self-help website
CVS Falkirk
As the Third Sector Interface for the Falkirk Council area, CVS Falkirk are a local, independent charitable company which exists to promote, develop and represent the third sector and volunteering.
Falkirk Council Website
Information for residents, businesses and visitors on Falkirk Council, council tax and what's on in the local area.
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Website
The Falkirk HSCP brings together a broad range of health, social care, and support services for people in Falkirk. The website provides key information and news updates with access to the Partnership’s publications, including the Strategic Plan 2019-2022. It also includes information on the HSCP’s governance arrangements and a timetable for future meetings.
A Local Information System for Scotland (ALISS)
ALISS is a website that can be used to search for local resources. Each search can be done for a specific organisation or be done by location, with the search being narrowed or extended depending on the chosen mileage.
Personal Care - Local information
Community alarm and telecare services
The Mobile Emergency Care Service (MECS) provides a prompt response to alarm calls from people using pull-cord systems, dispersed alarms or telecare equipment in their own home. For more information, please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk.
To get a MECS system installed, please contact your local social work office or MECS on 01324 506520.
Breathing Space Scotland
You may find that talking to someone would help you.
There are several organisations which you can contact for help such as 'Breathing Space', which is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression, loneliness or anxiety.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Breathing Space
Website: Breathing Space Scotland
Phone: 0800 838587
Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH)
You seem to be feeling lonely and might find services at FDAMH of use.
FDAMH is a registered charity that provides a range of services including counselling for people aged 14 years +, a befriending service, carers and family support service, social prescribing, a health and wellbeing ‘drop in’ service, a third age befriending service, women’s only group and a range of activities designed to enhance skills and boost confidence and morale.
An Immediate Help Service is available to people without a prior appointment. FDAMH also offers volunteering opportunities across many of its services. Some FDAMH Services need a referral from a Health or Social Care professional, some can be by self-referral.
Contact Information:
Organisation: FDAMH
Website: www.fdamh.org.uk/
Phone: 01324 671 600
Email: admin@fdamh.org.uk
Falkirk Community Trust
If loneliness is having a negative effect on your mental health, you might want to consider getting involved in exercise. Regular exercise has an excellent evidence base, for a variety of mental illnesses particularly depression. It is also a safe and effective way to deal with stress and unhelpful emotions e.g. anger.
The GO pass from Falkirk Council allows a low cost way to exercise.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Falkirk Community Trust
Address: Falkirk Community Trust, Falkirk Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE
Phone: 01324 590900
Help with loneliness
If you are feeling lonely and it is affecting your life, there are different things you can try that may help.
Visit the following NHS websites for numerous suggestions on how you can try to overcome loneliness: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/feeling-lonely/ or www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides
Quiet Waters
If you are feeling lonely or isolated after a bereavement Quiet Waters provides supportive counselling, specifically regarding bereavement as well as issues relating to pregnancy (unwanted pregnancy, support after termination).
Note this organisation is staffed by those who are actively practicing Christians and its ethos reflects this. Services are open to those of any faith, or none.
Contact Information:
Organisation: Quiet Waters
Website: www.quiet-waters.org
Phone: 01324 630643 / 01324670 600
Address: 2 Glasgow Rd, Camelon, Falkirk FK1 4HJ
Scottish Association for Mental Health
If you are feeling lonely and it is affecting your life, the Scottish Association for Mental Health offers online advice and information for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.
For more information see the website at www.samh.org/
University of the Third Age
If you are feeling lonely or isolated and want to link with other people with similar interests to yours, U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.
Members of local U3As draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other. It’s all voluntary, run in informal activity sessions covering hundreds of different subjects. Visit the website, where you can be directed to specific regions and local contacts: www.u3a.org.uk/
WASP
If you would like to meet new people and learn a new skill, the Wider Access to Schools Project can help. There are a wide range of classes from exercise to cooking to learning a new language.
WASP classes are suitable for adults of all ages, accessing education of any level.
Contact Information:
Website: www.dennywasp.org.uk/
Phone: 01324 822895
Address: Denny High school, Herbertshire Park, Mydub Road, Denny, FK6 6EE
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