Websites offering support for specific groups

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Young People
Older People
Black and Minority Ethnic People
People in Rural Areas
Men
Women
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People
Parents
Physical Health and Disability

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Depression Alliance Scotland takes no responsibility for the content of external sites and inclusion of an organisation on this list does not constitute a recommendation by Depression Alliance Scotland.

Young People

Childline

http://www.childline.org.uk/
Free confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
Location: UK

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Depression In Teenagers

http://www.depressioninteenagers.com/
Website for teenagers giving information and support about coping with depression produced by the Young People's Unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Location: Scotland

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Enquire

http://www.enquire.org.uk/yp/index.php
Everything you need to know about getting support at school
Location: Scotland

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Get Connected

http://www.getconnected.org.uk
Get Connected is the first step in finding help. We give you emotional support with any issue and then find you the best help available. Support is available by phone, email and web chat for young people aged 25 and under.
Location: UK

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HandsOnScotland

http://www.handsonscotland.co.uk
HandsOnScotland is an online resource for anybody working with children and young people. The website provides practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people's troubling behaviour.
Location: Scotland

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justlikeme.org.uk

http://www.justlikeme.org.uk
Anti Stigma site run by See Me Scotland for young people
Location: Scotland

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LGBT Youth Scotland

http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/home.htm
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland.
Location: Scotland

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Look OK... Feel Crap?

http://www.lookokfeelcrap.org
There are times in all of our lives when we feel crap, right? When people and events just annoy us and we can feel down from time to time. That’s pretty normal and isn’t necessarily a problem. It is a problem when these feelings just don’t ever seem to go away and you realise that it has been ages since you’ve really enjoyed yourself. Well, that’s what this site is all about. Website written by DAS.
Location: Scotland

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Muslim Youth Helpline

http://www.myh.org.uk/
Sun - Fri 6-9pm; sat 10am-10pm. Confidential helpline for young Muslims. All our helpline workers are young people trained to help you whatever problem or difficulty you face.
Location: UK

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Outlet Scotland

http://www.outlet-scotland.org/website/
Scottish charity which supports families affected by mental illness. Provides online forums and opportunities to take part in related research.
Location: Scotland

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Quarriers

http://www.quarriers.org.uk
Provide a diverse range of services in Scotland through more than 100 projects. Support and care for: Adults and children with a disability; Children and families; Young people; Young people with housing support needs; People with epilepsy; Carers
Location: Scotland

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Students against Depression

http://www.studentdepression.org/site/
Website with information for students about depression and how to tackle it
Location: UK

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Talking 2 Ourselves

http://www.talking2ourselves.com
This site provides help and information on mental health issues for young people. It is written and designed by young people, for young people.
Location: Scotland

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Young Minds

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/
YoungMinds is committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. Runs a national helpline and provides information leaflets.
Location: UK

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Young People and Self Harm

http://www.selfharm.org.uk/
Information resource for young people who self harm and their carers.
Location: Scotland

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Youth Health Talk

http://www.youthhealthtalk.org/
This is a website about young people’s real life experiences of health and lifestyle. This is not just a website about the medical facts, this is about real people and real lives.
Location: UK

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Older People

Action on Elder Abuse

http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/index.htm
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
Location: UK

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Age Concern England - Down But Not Out

http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/downbutnotout/
Down but not Out is a campaign around older people and Depression. While it does not cover Scotland, people in Scotland may find it helpful.
Location: England

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Age Concern Scotland

http://www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk/
Independent, recognised charity working throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable
Location: Scotland

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Alzheimer Scotland

http://www.alzscot.org/
Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and families.
Location: Scotland

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Express Group Fife

http://www.expressgroupfife.org.uk/
Self-help groups run by people who have all experienced mental ill health. The main function of the groups is to provide mutual support to the membership with the objective of gradual integration back into the community. Activities are numerous and decided by the membership and include frequent outings. There are 10 Groups throughout the region of Fife, including Dunfermline, Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline Seniors. The Seniors group is specifically for men and women over the age of 60 years.
Location: Scotland

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Help the Aged

http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-sc/default.htm
9am to 4pm Mon to Fri 0808 800 6565 SeniorLine - free telephone advice service, which aims to promote independence by offering advice or information on a wide range of welfare rights issues.
Location: Scotland

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Mood Project

http://www.moodproject.org/
The main aim of the project is to identify people in the west of West Lothian who are over the age of 60 and who are at risk of developing depression or mental health problems. The project provides a range of resources which will help prevent the onset of mental illness.
Location: Scotland

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Black and Minority Ethnic people

Chinese Mental Health Association

http://www.cmha.org.uk/
The Chinese Mental Health Association (CMHA) specialises in providing community based mental health assistance and support to the Chinese community in the United Kingdom. Wah Sum Helpline: 0845 122 8660 (Mon - Fri, 4pm - 6pm)
Location: UK

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Council of British Pakistanis Scotland

http://mva.ednet.co.uk/details.asp?offset=40&OrgNumber=154
Aims to promote race equality and meeting the needs of ethnic minority communities whether of a welfare, educational or cultural nature.
Location: Scotland

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Health Talk Online

http://www.healthtalkonline.org/mental_health/
Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness including depression and ethnic minority experiences of mental health
Location: UK

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Jewish Care Scotland

http://www.jcarescot.org.uk/
Jewish Care Scotland provides social work services to vulnerable individuals and families within the Jewish community. Other services available are Day and Domiciliary Care, a Dementia Unit, Counselling Services and Befriending Service.
Location: Scotland

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Men In Mind

http://www.health-in-mind.co.uk/mim.asp?page=3
Part of Health in Mind - mental health project for black and minority ethnic men. The project aims to develop mental health support services, and to raise awareness of mental health issues amongst black and minority ethnic men through a programme of events and activities
Location: Scotland

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Minority Ethnic Carers

http://www.mecopp.org.uk
MECOPP provides support and information for carers from Black and Minority Ethnic communities within Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Location: Scotland

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Muslim Youth Helpline

http://www.myh.org.uk/
Sun - Fri 6-9pm; sat 10am-10pm. Confidential helpline for young Muslims. All our helpline workers are young people trained to help you whatever problem or difficulty you face.
Location: UK

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Polish Pyschologists Club

http://www.polishpsychologistsclub.org/faq
Working improve the psychological well-being among the Polish community in the UK. Mainly London-based but may offer support for people not living in London
Location: UK

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Saheliya

http://www.saheliya.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
a safe and confidential service that supports the mental health and well-being of Black and Minority Ethnic women in Edinburgh. Counselling, group support, befriending, complementary therapies
Location: Scotland

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Scottish Refugee Council

http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/
Charity providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland.
Location: Scotland

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People from Rural Areas

Farm Crisis Network

http://www.farmcrisisnetwork.org.uk/
Can help people living in rural areas with tiredness, overwork, anxiety, illness, bereavement, family relationships, passing the farm to the next generation, loneliness, isolation, form filling, regulations, debt, business viability, and environmental or ethical concerns.
Location: UK

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Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Inst

http://www.rsabi.org.uk/
charity wholly dedicated to the relief of hardship,stress and suffering in Scotland's rural community. Provides on-going support to over 600 individuals; financial and moral support to hundreds of others in crisis situations.
Location: Scotland

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Men

CALM

http://www.thecalmzone.net
CALM is a helpline and website for men aged 15 - 35. Suicide is STILL the second biggest killer of men in this age group. Helpline 0800 58 58 58
Location: UK

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Gay Men's Health

http://www.glgbt.org.uk
Aimed at gay and bisexual men over the aged of 16
Location: Scotland

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Men Against Sexual Abuse (MASA)

http://www.masa-listens.com/
MASA aims to provide support and counselling for male survivors of childhood abuse, male rape victims and male victims of domestic violence.
Location: Scotland

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Men In Mind

http://www.health-in-mind.co.uk/mim.asp?page=3
Part of Health in Mind - mental health project for black and minority ethnic men. The project aims to develop mental health support services, and to raise awareness of mental health issues amongst black and minority ethnic men through a programme of events and activities
Location: Scotland

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Mens Health Forum Scotland

http://www.mhfs.org.uk
Men's Health
Location: Scotland

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Mens' Health Highland

http://www.mens-health-highland.org.uk/
(i) to provide Health Education and Resource Materials for the benefit of men. (ii) to assist men to be more competent in expressing their personal needs and emotions in dealing with interpersonal relationships and the values they bring to their working and family lives. (iii) to undertake research (iv) to organise regional training and educational events which encourage policy makers, planners and practitioners to re-examine the health needs of men. (v) to encourage the provision of man-friendly services. (vi) to campaign to raise awareness of men’s health issues. (vii) to undertake an advisory role on men’s health.
Location: Scotland

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Survivors UK

http://www.survivorsuk.org
Support for male rape and sexual abuse survivors
Location: UK

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Women

Bluebell (Postnatal Depression)

http://www.bluebellday.org.uk
Awareness raising about postnatal depression and a helpline: Bluebell at Parentline Scotland - 0800 3 457 457.
Location: Scotland

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Meet A Mum Association (MAMA)

http://www.mama.org.uk/
Network of local support groups for mothers.
Location: England

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Rape Crisis Scotland

http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland provides a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened on 08088 01 03 02. Links to local centres on the website.
Location: Scotland

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Saheliya

http://www.saheliya.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
a safe and confidential service that supports the mental health and well-being of Black and Minority Ethnic women in Edinburgh. Counselling, group support, befriending, complementary therapies
Location: Scotland

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Scottish Women's Aid

http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk/
Information and support for those affected by domestic abuse
Location: Scotland

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)

Gay Men's Health

http://www.glgbt.org.uk
Aimed at gay and bisexual men over the aged of 16
Location: Scotland

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Glasgow LGBT Centre

www.glgbt.org.uk
Support for the LGBT Community in Glasgow
Location: Scotland

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LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing

http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Promotes healthy lifestyles and easy accessibility of mainstream health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in South-East Scotland.
Location: Scotland

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LGBT Youth Scotland

http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/home.htm
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland.
Location: Scotland

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Mind Out

http://www.lgbtmind.com
Support and information for people from the LGBT community about mental health
Location: England

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Scottish Transgender Alliance

http://www.scottishtrans.org/
Offers guidance to service providers and employers on transgender equality issues and good practice in Scotland. It also provides information to support transgender people in understanding and accessing their human rights.
Location: Scotland

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Parents

Home-Start

http://www.home-start.org.uk
Offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in local communities throughout the UK
Location: UK

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Meet A Mum Association (MAMA)

http://www.mama.org.uk/
Network of local support groups for mothers.
Location: England

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Parentline

http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk
We’re here because parents are the most important person in a child’s life. We know that family life can be challenging and difficult for parents. We support parents, so that you can do your best.
Location: UK

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Physical Health and Disability issues

CancerBACUP

http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/
cancer information service
Location: England

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Deaf Info

http://www.deafinfo.org.uk/
A central place for information about Deaf mental health. Includes a signed page on Depression.
Location: UK

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Health Education Board for Scotland

http://www.healthscotland.com/
Provides programmes of health education; contributes to the education & training of relevant professionals and others; collects, processes and disseminates health-related information; reviews, undertakes and commissions appropriate research; and gives advice to policy-makers.
Location: Scotland

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Living Better

http://www.rcgp.org.uk/councils__faculties/rcgp_scotland/products__services/living_better.aspx
Living Better is a new initiative which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people with diabetes and chronic heart disease. It is funded by the Scottish Government and will run from January 2008 to November 2010.
Location: Scotland

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LMCA Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance

http://www.lmca.org.uk
Support and campaigning for people with a long term illness
Location: UK

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ME Self Help Group

http://www.edmesh.org.uk
Support for people with ME in Edinburgh
Location: Scotland

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Quarriers

http://www.quarriers.org.uk
Provide a diverse range of services in Scotland through more than 100 projects. Support and care for: Adults and children with a disability; Children and families; Young people; Young people with housing support needs; People with epilepsy; Carers
Location: Scotland

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Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org.uk/region.asp?id=3183
The Red Cross offer a wide variety of services including skin camouflage for people who have scars or other disfigurement and support for people with physical disabilities.
Location: UK

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The Gut Trust

http://www.theguttrust.org/
The charity supporting people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - a condition often linked with stress.
Location: UK

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Update

http://www.update.org.uk
UPDATE is Scotland's National Disability Information Service. Helpline 0131 558 5000
Location: Scotland

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Your Call

http://www.lothiancil.org.uk
A free telephone counselling service for disabled people in Scotland over the age of 18 and their immediate family members. The professionally trained counsellors are disabled people themselves. To make an appointment, please call freephone 08088 01 03 62. (Open from 11 - 3 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 11 - 1 on Wednesdays).
Location: Scotland

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