Links

IDEAS
Provide a wide range of support with a number of projects to cater for various needs of people on the island with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and mental health issues
last modified 03/03/2007 18:17
Choose Life on the BBC
Read about Choose Life in Argyll and Bute on the BBC news website by following this link
last modified 09/09/2006 15:17
Women's Aid
Information on support provided in Scotland by Women's Aid
last modified 09/09/2006 15:12
LGBT youth Scotland
An organisation which supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people across Scotland
last modified 07/06/2006 09:04
Argyll communities web portal
A website that directs you to all the community resources in Argyll and Bute
last modified 22/04/2006 20:34
The Cairn
Dynamic mother and daughter Jean and Suzy Johnston from Helensburgh have both written inspiring books. Their personal journeys, while linked, are both very different. Order their books and find out more about their work on this site.
last modified 22/03/2006 10:02
Mental Health in the UK
This is an online UK mental health organisation. It aims to reform people's concepts about what it means to have a mental health problem through creativity, talent and imagination and to provide support and friendship online. Site contains message board/forum and chat room, poetry, prose, stories or artwork.
last modified 22/03/2006 09:46
Threshold Women's Mental Health
This is the website of a national helpline 0808 808 6000 providing confidential information and emotional support to women, their carers and workers. Website contains directory of services, factsheets and information.
last modified 22/03/2006 09:42
Breathing Space
Confidential Helpline 6pm-2am daily
last modified 06/03/2006 19:11
Living life to the full
A powerful life skills resource free to anyone
last modified 13/01/2006 10:58
ACUMEN
Mental health user group covering the whole of Argyll and Clyde health board area
last modified 30/11/2005 11:02
Kintyre Healthy Living
Covering the area of Kintyre and Campbeltown. Choose Life has been linking up for some specific work.
last modified 30/11/2005 10:51
Bute Healthy Living
The healthy living initiative provides a wide range of activities, including mental health. Some of their work is happening in partnership with Choose Life.
last modified 30/11/2005 10:47
Young Scot
Information about health, benefits, training, work, housing, helplines and much more
last modified 27/11/2005 23:22
Penumbra
Support, advice and training for young people and professionals on issues affecting young people's mental health
last modified 27/11/2005 23:21
Depression in Teenagers
A user friendly website set up by the Young People's Unit, NHS Lothian, to highlight symptoms of depression and effective solutions using personal stories
last modified 27/11/2005 23:20
Depression Alliance Scotland
For information and advice about depression
last modified 27/11/2005 23:19
Anti-bullying Network
Information about how bullying can be tackled
last modified 27/11/2005 23:18
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
Free bereavement care and support through one to one counselling or local support groups
last modified 27/11/2005 23:17
Childline
Free, confidential helpline and information resource
last modified 27/11/2005 23:16
Well on the web
website on mental health etc.
last modified 27/11/2005 23:12