This is an organisation with a website that has information about voices, visions, coping, recovery, getting help in a crisis and peer support groups for young people aged 12 to 18. It also contains useful information for carers.
MWCS protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. The Commission provides information and advice on rights/welfare in mental health, learning disability and related conditions to service users, carers and medical staff.
Legal Services Agency (LSA) is a Law Centre and Charity which provides skilled legal advice, assistance and representation to vulnerable people and those who would otherwise find it difficult to get legal advice.
It has experience in areas of law that other solicitors don`t deal with. The strong commitment to social justice means it believes everyone should have the right expert on their side when things go wrong.
A membership organisation that has the overall aim of ensuring that Independent Advocacy is available to any vulnerable person in Scotland. Independent Advocacy safeguards people who are vulnerable and discriminated against or whom services find difficult to serve, empowering people who need a stronger voice by enabling them to express their own needs and make their own decisions
You can check to see if there are any support groups for carers in your area, such the Carers Trust Scotland. You can do a postcode search on this page – www.carers.org/country/carers-trust-scotland
ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland)
Is a search and collaboration tool for Health and Wellbeing in Scotland.
Hafal are Wales’ leading charity for people with serious mental illness and their carers. Covering all areas of Wales, Hafal is an organisation managed by the people we support: individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness.
Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
Phone: 0800 132 737 Freephone (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or text ‘help’ to 81066
Website: www.callhelpline.org.uk
Meic
Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales.
Phone – 080880 23456 or text 84001 Freephone
Website: www.meiccymru.org
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