Useful links
The following links will give you information on some services in the
Dundee and Angus area. There is also information on some Scotland and
UK wide organisations.
Mental Health Support
Wellbeing Dundee
Wellbeing works Dundee promotes better wellbeing for those who face mental health challenges.
Phone: 01382 227 288
Angus Mental Health Association
The Angus Mental Health Association Provides support and activities in community settings for people experiencing mental health difficulties throughout Angus.
1-3 Bridge Street, Montrose DD10 8AB
Phone: 01674 676494
Mindspace PK
Mindspace provide Counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young people and groups in Perth and Kinross. Mindspace Counselling Services
18 - 20 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH
Phone: 01738 631639
Text: 07807 463260
Email: info@mindspacepk.com
Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
Website containing information on mental health, information on training, blog, publications.
SANE
Website with information, discussion boards, news. Also conducts research into mental illness and aim to raise awareness and challenge
attitudes.
Helpline: SANELINE 0300 304 7000 (open 4.30pm-10.30pm)
Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a free and confidential phone line service for any
individual, who is experiencing low mood or depression, or who is
unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Helpline opening times;
Weekdays - Monday - Thursday 6pm - 2am
Weekends - Friday from 6pm until Monday at 6am
See Me
Website and campaigning organisation challenging the stigma associated with mental ill health.
Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors
PODS provides information, events, newsletters, links to research, books, magazines, resources and other websites about Dissociation. The above website is a useful resource for people living with a dissociative disorder and information regarding therapists.
A Guide to UK Based Mental Health Support Helplines
This guide helps helps to demystify these helplines so people can select the most appropriate one for their needs. The guide is created by Cassiobury Court.
Suicidal Feelings
If you are feeling overwhelmed, you don’t feel that you are coping, you are feeling there’s no point, you may be seriously thinking of taking your own life. It can help to speak about how you are feeling and what is going on for you. All our support workers are trained in working with suicidal feelings. The following information is about other agencies that can help.
Samaritans
Helpline: 01382 832555 (local call charges apply)
National telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans also offer drop-in appointments at their office (phone for details):
6 Old Glamis Road
Dundee
DD3 8HP
Breathing Space
Anyone can feel down or depressed from time to time. It helps to get some Breathing Space. You are not alone and talking about how you feel is a positive first step in getting help. So don’t let problems get out of hand, phone Breathing Space where experienced advisors will listen and provide information and advice.
Helpline: 0800 83 85 87 Monday to Thursday 6pm-2am Friday 6pm to Monday 6am
Insight Counselling
Angus 125 High Street, Arbroath DD11 1DP
Phone: 01241 871140
Email: wellbeing@insightcounselling.org.uk
Dundee
10 Constitution Road, Dundee DD1 1LL
Phone: 01382 305720
Email: insight@number10.co.uk
Sexual Health
Sexual Health and Wellbeing Tayside
If you have any concerns in relation to your sexual health you may want to consider contacting the Tayside Sexual and reproductive health clinic. You do not need to give your real name. However it is important for you to go back for your results and any follow up treatment.
Tayside Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic (Previously Family Planning), Level 7 South Block, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Phone: 01382 425542 - between 0900 hours and 1200 hours
At Alternatives Dundee we provide support that is person centred and confidential. This means that we are a safe place for you to talk through your concerns. We will not tell you what to do. We are there to support you in finding your own answers and a way forward that is right for you. Our service is free. Alternatives Dundee have face to face appointments that are available throughout the week. Evening appointments can also be arranged.
Alternatives provides;
· Pregnancy Choices discussion
· Post abortion care
· Miscarriage support
· Support in infertility
· Child loss support
· Self-esteem groups/mentoring for teenage girls
Contact:
Helpline 01382 221112
Textline 07599 955231
Email info@alternativesdundee.co.uk
The Corner
Provides support, health information and peer led services for young people, including sexual health.
13 Shore Terrace, Dundee
Phone: 01382 206060
Email: office.corner@nhs.net
Sexual Health and Contraceptive Services in Angus
Support and information for anyone who is HIV + or Hepatitis C.
Angus Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic, Abbey Health Centre, East Abbey Street, Arbroath
Phone: 01241 879753
Domestic Abuse
Support, information and refuge accommodation for women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse.
Dundee Women’s Aid
45 North Lindsay Street, Dundee DD1 1PW
Helpline: 01382 207099
Business line: 01382 220803
Email: info@dundeewomensaid.co.uk
7 Lindsay Street Arbroath DD11 1RP
Phone: 01241 439437
Scottish Women’s Aid
A website containing information for women and young people about domestic abuse. The site also contains useful information for workers about training, campaigning and publications. You can also find your local women’s aid on the site.
LGBT Domestic Abuse
The site provides information for LGBT individuals who think they may be experiencing domestic abuse and information to services that provide support to LGBT individuals experiencing Domestic Abuse.
Police Scotland Information on Domestic Abuse
The site provides information about how you can report domestic abuse to the police and the service you will receive from the Police.
Drug and Alcohol Support
Dundee Drugs and Aids Project
Support and counselling for individual drug users and their families, provided by outreach workers. Training to other professionals. Web Project targets 16 year olds in relation to drugs, sexual health and other life-skill areas Average waiting time for appointment is one week.
76 Bell Street Dundee, DD1 1HF
Phone: 01382 200532
Perth Drug and Alcohol Team
Phone: 01738 444433
Tayside Harm Reduction Centre
This service provides information and advice on safer sex, condoms, pregnancy testing and counselling, safer drug use, safer injecting and needle exchange. There is a specialist harm reduction nurse led clinic operating on a Mon 1.00-4.00pm for substance misuse related issues.
The Cairn Centre, 12 Rattray Street, Dundee DD1 1NA
Phone: 01382 204248
Drug Problems Centre (Community Intervention Services)
Constitution House, Dundee
Phone: 01382 424544
Advice Line: 01382 424500
LGBTI Support
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s largest youth and community-based lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) organisation.
The Scottish Transgender Alliance
The Scottish Transgender Alliance aims to improve the lives and experiences of all transgender people living in Scotland.
The Equality Network
The Equality Network works for Lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) equality and human rights in Scotland.
Transgender Zone
The Transgender Zone supports those who feel they are confused about their gender, those who are looking for support for someone who is transgender, and health and social care professionals who want to learn more about the subject.
Mermaids
Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children, teenagers and their families. The group is run by parents and young people who have dealt with or are dealing with gender identity issues.
The LGBT Domestic Abuse Website
The site provides information for LGBT individuals who think they may be experiencing domestic abuse and information to services that provide support to LGBT individuals experiencing Domestic Abuse.
TransUnite
Access over 100 verified UK Trans support groups and locate one close to you. Detailed profiles offer specific information on the scope of support provided, meeting schedules and contact information.
Male Survivors
Survivors UK
Survivors UK provides a free telephone counselling service for men
who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence at any
time in their lives.
Helpline: 0845 122 1201
Trauma Counselling Line Scotland
Confidential telephone counselling service for male survivors of
childhood abuse. Physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual,
neglect. If you have been abused in any way we have qualified,
experienced counsellors who are ready to listen, support and help you to
move forward.
Call free on 08088 020406.
Men's Advice Line
This is a confidential helpline for any man experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner (ex-partner). The Advice Line offers practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence, as well as to concerned friends and family. They aim to increase safety of men experiencing domestic violence and help them to reduce risk.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am -
5 pm
Telephone: Freephone: 0808 801 0327
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Victim Support
Victim Support provides free and confidential emotional and practical assistance and information about the criminal justice process. Victim Support operate a local service in Dundee.
Support Line: 08 08 16 89 111
Victim Information Service: 08 08 16 89 293
Men Only Tayside
calling 01382 238720 or
emailing thtrefs@victimsupportsco.org.uk.
Support for Ethnic Minority Women
Dundee International Women’s Centre
Dundee International Women’s Centre (DIWC) provides a safe, friendly, comfortable environment for the personal development of all women, regardless of race, culture, faith/belief, age, ability or sexual orientation.
Unit 9, Manhattan Business Park, Dundonald Street Dundee DD3 7PY
Phone: 01382 462058
Email: mail@diwc.co.uk
AMINA
AMINA – The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre is a unique charity which works with Muslim women and promotes the understanding of their needs in society. We do this by providing advice and support services to encourage, enable and empower Muslim women and also by advising policy makers.
Unit MF 6B, Old Mill Complex, Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5EGFreephone Helpline: 0808 801 0301
Phone: 01382 224687
Email: info@mwrc.org.uk
Roshni – The Ethnic Survivors Forum
The Ethnic Survivors Forum is a new culturally sensitive service
available for minority ethnic communities and professional bodies. They
offer support services for minority ethnic adult survivors of childhood
sexual abuse.
Freephone Helpline: 0808 80 22 222
Shakti Women’s Aid
Shakti Women’s Aid offer support, advocacy and information to all black / minority ethnic women, children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse. They have a worker based within Dundee Women’s Aid.
Phone: 01382 207095
Trafficking
TARA – Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance
TARA is a first responder for the National Referral Mechanism, provides comprehensive assessment of needs including risk, and offers a range of support services. TARA is located within Community Safety Glasgow (CSG).
First Floor, Eastgate, 727 London Road, Glasgow G40 3AQ
Phone: 0141 276 7724
Email: corporatevaw@drs.glasgow.gov.uk
Stop the Traffick
The website provides information on the scale and reality of trafficking, provides information on real life experiences and campaigns. Also provides links to a large amount of resources on Trafficking – Films, Posters, Schools, Fundraising etc.
ECPAT UK – Protecting Children Everywhere
ECPAT UK is active in research, campaigning and lobbying government to prevent child exploitation and protect children in tourism and child victims of trafficking.
Legal and Court Support
Victim Support Scotland
Provides emotional and practical support to anyone in Scotland who has been affected by crime, whether or not it is reported. They give information about how the police and courts work as well as support people should a case go to trial. VSS provides advice to help people to be safe at home and when out and about. They inform people of their rights as victims of a crime and how to ensure these rights are upheld.
VSS also supports people through the court process and when serving as a witness. They can sit in and provide silent support for witnesses while they give evidence, give court familiarisation visits, help with expense forms and speak to other agencies on a witness’ behalf.
Dundee Office 10 Constitution Road, Dundee DD1 1LL
Phone: 0345 603 9213
Angus Office 82 High Street, Arbroath DD11 1HL
Phone: 0345 603 9213
Angus District Procurator Fiscal
Procurator Fiscal’s Office, Sheriff Court, Forfar DD8 3LA
Phone: 01382 346 584
Dundee Procurator Fiscal’s Office
Procurator Fiscal’s Office, PO Box 39, Caledonian House, Greenmarket, Dundee DD1 4QA
Phone: 01382 342559
Dundee North Law Centre
101 Whitfield Drive, Dundee DD4 0DX
Phone: 01382 307230
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
A government organisation that can pay money (compensation) to
people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were
the blameless victim of a violent crime.
Phone: 0800 358 360
Young people
ChildLine
Helpline for children in danger/ distress Freephone: 0800 1111
The Corner
Provides support, health information and peer led services for young people, including sexual health.
13 Shore Terrace, Dundee
Phone: 01382 206060
Email: office.corner@tpct.scot.nhs.uk
Cool2talk Health Information for Young People
Information on drink, drugs, emotional health, general health, lifestyle, relationships, services and sexual health. Its Cool2Talk and chatting with someone about health issues can help. Anonymous – Confidential – Free.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection – CEOP
The latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom, at home or just to get with it. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online. All the information here is brought to you by the team at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection and the
prevention of cruelty to children. The Hideout Women’s Aid have created
this space to help children and young people to understand domestic
abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you Talk to
Frank Website that provides information on drugs and contact information
for support agencies. Face up to it Information for young people about
sexual exploitation and other related issues.
Freephone: 0808 800 5000
Young Minds
Young Minds are a national children’s mental health charity. Their website includes information for young people about feelings and emotions, information for parents/carers and professionals who work with young people. Website providing useful information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Young people.
The Scottish Child Law Centre
They provide services throughout the whole of Scotland. They help children and young people, their families and carers, and professionals working for and with children by providing free expert legal advice and information through their advice line, email and website. They are the only Law Centre in Scotland that works exclusively for children and young people.
You can contact them for legal advice by phone, email or letter.
Advice Line Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.00pm Phone: 0131 667 6333
Freecall Under 21s (landlines): 0800 328 8970
Freecall Under 21s (mobiles): 0300 3301421
Admin line: 0131 668 4400
Email: enquiries@sclc.org.uk
Other Useful Contacts
Dundee Child Care and Protection Committee
Links to information on child protection for adults, parents, people working with young people. With a useful section on guidance, links and what to do if you have a child protection concern.
Adult Support and Protection
Information on how to protect adults at risk of harm and to help ensure their safety and dignity at all time.
Angus Violence Against Women Partnership
The Angus Violence against Women Partnership (AVAWP) is a multi-agency partnership which co-ordinates and supports professionals from voluntary and statutory agencies tackle a range of issues, including domestic abuse, prostitution, human trafficking, rape and sexual assault.
Dundee Violence Against Women Partnership
The Dundee Violence Against Women Partnership website provides information on Violence against women, Information for women, young people and children, Friends, Family and Colleagues of Survivors and for Professionals. The site also provides links to some useful publications and also links to a wide range of other services and information relating to Violence Against Women.
Welfare Rights
The Welfare Rights Service provides an information and advice service, dealing with issues such as poverty, income maximisation, benefits advice, representation and debt counselling.
Welfare Rights Angus
Phone: ACCESSLine 08452 777 778
Welfare Rights Dundee
Phone: 01382 431167
Dundee My Life Portal
This site is designed to help people of Dundee to find information about extra support to help with their care needs.