Need to talk?
From time to time, we all need to talk.
Whatever you're going through.
There are people who want to help you.
They will listen, not judge you.
Your Teachers are always ready to listen and can find exactly the help you need.
If you cannot find a Teacher, go to the School Office and they will find someone.
Other sources of help are listed below.
It does take great courage to ask for help.
In an emergency, call 999.
From time to time, we all need to talk.
Whatever you're going through.
There are people who want to help you.
They will listen, not judge you.
Your Teachers are always ready to listen and can find exactly the help you need.
If you cannot find a Teacher, go to the School Office and they will find someone.
Other sources of help are listed below.
It does take great courage to ask for help.
In an emergency, call 999.
SAMARITANS
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emtional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who are experiencing periods of distress or despair.
Call for FREE 116 123
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emtional support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who are experiencing periods of distress or despair.
Call for FREE 116 123
HOME | CAMHS Resources
This site was created for young people, carers and professionals to pool together lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your mental health and well-being.
www.camhs-resources.co.uk
This site was created for young people, carers and professionals to pool together lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your mental health and well-being.
www.camhs-resources.co.uk
CHILDLINE
Childline support young people up to age 19.
Helpline: 0800 1111, or use 1:1 chat or email on their website https://www.childline.org.uk
Childline support young people up to age 19.
Helpline: 0800 1111, or use 1:1 chat or email on their website https://www.childline.org.uk
CALM
Things can get tough, but we can help you get your life back. BEING SILENT ISN'T BEING STRONG.
Phone: 0800 585858 5pm - Midnight
Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net 5pm - midnight
Things can get tough, but we can help you get your life back. BEING SILENT ISN'T BEING STRONG.
Phone: 0800 585858 5pm - Midnight
Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net 5pm - midnight
YPEOPLE ORKNEY
We are a charity that supports people of all ages to make positive changes in their lives.
The people we support may have gone through hard times, difficult family circumstances, or personal struggles, which has a knock-on effect on their happiness, wellbeing, and independence.
Y-Talk (Youth Counselling up to age 25) Email: y-talk@ypeople.org.uk Phone: 07770 019147
Supported accommodation for young people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
We are a charity that supports people of all ages to make positive changes in their lives.
The people we support may have gone through hard times, difficult family circumstances, or personal struggles, which has a knock-on effect on their happiness, wellbeing, and independence.
Y-Talk (Youth Counselling up to age 25) Email: y-talk@ypeople.org.uk Phone: 07770 019147
Supported accommodation for young people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
MERMAIDS
Support for transgender young people and their families.
Call 0808 801 0400 to talk to a counsellor or go to their website to use webchat or secure email
https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/young-people/
Support for transgender young people and their families.
Call 0808 801 0400 to talk to a counsellor or go to their website to use webchat or secure email
https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/young-people/
NHS
Healthcare Service for Orkney located at the Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall.
Contactable via 999 in an emergency or NHS 24 via 111.
Healthcare Service for Orkney located at the Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall.
Contactable via 999 in an emergency or NHS 24 via 111.
LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND SUPPORT
They have regular live sessions – can also chat online. Call: 07984 35651
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
They have regular live sessions – can also chat online. Call: 07984 35651
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND HELPLINE
Get in touch any day between 6pm to midnight.
Call 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Get in touch any day between 6pm to midnight.
Call 08088 010302
Text: 07537 410 027
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
ADVOCACY ORKNEY
Advocacy Orkney is a free, confidential service that supports vulnerable people in crisis. We ensure you have support and that your voice is heard fairly.
Phone: 01856 870 111
Email: info@advocacyorgney.org
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/advocacyorkney
18 Queen Street, Kirkwall
Advocacy Orkney is a free, confidential service that supports vulnerable people in crisis. We ensure you have support and that your voice is heard fairly.
Phone: 01856 870 111
Email: info@advocacyorgney.org
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/advocacyorkney
18 Queen Street, Kirkwall
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ORKNEY
AA Orkney aims to address issues with alcohol. Meet face to face in Kings Street Hall, Kirkwall on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 6pm.
Phone: 07802916577
AA Orkney aims to address issues with alcohol. Meet face to face in Kings Street Hall, Kirkwall on Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 6pm.
Phone: 07802916577
TALK TO FRANK
Honest information about drugs.
www.talktofrank.com
Phone: 0300 1236600
Honest information about drugs.
www.talktofrank.com
Phone: 0300 1236600
ORSAS
Free and confidential information and support for anyone (age 13 and over) in Orkney affected by any form of sexual violence.
Phone: 01856 872298
Email: contact@orsas.scot
26 Bridge Street, Kirkwall
Free and confidential information and support for anyone (age 13 and over) in Orkney affected by any form of sexual violence.
Phone: 01856 872298
Email: contact@orsas.scot
26 Bridge Street, Kirkwall
NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE
Contact the Helpline 0808 2000 247
You can call us, for free, and in confidence, 24 hors a day.
Use our live chat service online: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Monday - Friday 3pm - 10pm
Contact the Helpline 0808 2000 247
You can call us, for free, and in confidence, 24 hors a day.
Use our live chat service online: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Monday - Friday 3pm - 10pm
WOMEN'S AID ORKNEY
Here to provide free and confidential support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Phone: 01856 877900
Email: info@womensaidorkney.org
Here to provide free and confidential support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Phone: 01856 877900
Email: info@womensaidorkney.org
ORKNEY BLIDE TRUST
To promote mental well-being in Orkney, through active personalised support with a focus on recovery.
We provide a range of services: Drop-In service, Out and About, Housing Support and a Befriending Service.
Phone: 01856 874 874
Email: admin@blidetrust.org
www.blidetrust.org.uk
54 Victoria Street, Kirkwall
To promote mental well-being in Orkney, through active personalised support with a focus on recovery.
We provide a range of services: Drop-In service, Out and About, Housing Support and a Befriending Service.
Phone: 01856 874 874
Email: admin@blidetrust.org
www.blidetrust.org.uk
54 Victoria Street, Kirkwall
RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND ORKNEY
We provide a range of confidential counselling, mediation and family support services free of charge. We also offer a Child Contact Centre where parents can meet children they no longer live with. Please get in touch if you think we can help you or someone you know.
Our vision is for positive and respectful relationships to be at the heart of our community.
1st Floor, Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle Street, Kirkwall
Phone: 01856 877750
Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk
Web: www.rsorkney.org.uk
We provide a range of confidential counselling, mediation and family support services free of charge. We also offer a Child Contact Centre where parents can meet children they no longer live with. Please get in touch if you think we can help you or someone you know.
Our vision is for positive and respectful relationships to be at the heart of our community.
1st Floor, Kirkwall Travel Centre, West Castle Street, Kirkwall
Phone: 01856 877750
Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk
Web: www.rsorkney.org.uk
SEE ME SCOTLAND
Online practical tools and activities for improving mental health.
https://www.seemescotland.org
Online practical tools and activities for improving mental health.
https://www.seemescotland.org
