A free and confidential helpline and webchat for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. 

Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing. NHS Approved. Available on iOS and Android.

A service for young people under 19 struggling with mental health issues, or any other problem.

Developed for teenagers and uses the evidence-based treatment CBT to focus on learning to reduce the physical responses to anxiety by learning to breathe, relax and be mindful as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions. Available on iOS and Android.

Scottish Government Clear your head site is full of tips and ideas to help us get through these times.

Community Care Assynt (CCA) is a charity working in Assynt, Sutherland, providing services to older people as well as adults with disabilities or health problems. We help local residents fulfill their personal, social and economic potential and overcome barriers they face due to age, health or disability issues.

Our vision is for our communities in the Highlands to recognise and embrace the challenges a life presents to older people, enabling them to live life to its full potential by providing a fill circle of support.

Dinner To Your Door: https://connectingcommunities.co.uk/dinner-to-your-door/

Grab ‘n Go Bags: https://connectingcommunities.co.uk/grab-n-go-bags/

Caring for the Carer, 18 hours of free carer support: https://connectingcommunities.co.uk/caring-
for-the-carer/
Sutherland Home Care – private home care provider in East Sutherland: https://connectingcommunities.co.uk/sutherland-home-care/

Deciding you’re ready to see a counsellor is a big step. Let us guide you through the process of finding the right counsellor for you.

Counselling sessions are now available at no cost to people living anywhere in Sutherland.



If you live in North, Central or East Sutherland, you can access this confidential service anytime
Call Freephone 0800 028 8533
Text 07789 043 156
Email info@scottishcounsellingservices.org.uk Web www.scottishcounsellingservices.org.uk
Facebook @scottishcounsellingservices

Sessions can be by phone, video call or in person - or a mixture tailored to your needs. You will receive a response within 24 hours (but usually on the same day) and appointments within a short timeframe.

Confidentiality assured.

Asking for help is your first step.

If you live in North-West Sutherland, please call 07507 759842

In North, Central and East Sutherland, the service is delivered by Scottish Counselling Services, it is funded by Highland Council and administered by the Dornoch Firth Group.

In North-West Sutherland the service is delivered by Scottish Counselling Services, funded by HTSI and administered by Scourie Development Trust.

Dornoch Firth Group. Scottish Charity Number 42553.

www.dfgcommunity.com

Create music to capture your mood and express how you feel with the Cove app. Instead of words, create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness, calm and anger. You can store your music in a personal journal, or send them to someone and let the music do the talking. NHS Approved. Available on iOS.