Welcome to the Aberdeen City and Shire area of the Mental Health Forum. The Aberdeen Mental Health forum is for all people in the area with, or with an interest in any mental health condition which includes but is not limited to: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, self harm and schizophrenia.
If you wish to discuss mental health issues in our area with other people who are either experiencing mental or emotional distress or have a connection with people who are, then please join us in the Aberdeen and Shire area of the Mental Health Forum where you will be assured of a nice warm north-east welcome.
Below you will find some useful information on the mental health services local to you.
Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA) are one of the early mental health associations based in Aberdeen. They have now been providing day care services for over 30 years. They pride themselves in empowering their users by getting them involved across the organisation.
Aberdeen Foyer
Aberdeen Foyer is a charitable organisation and social enterprise which works to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment. They have three main areas of health-based support, which are: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Drugs, Alcohol and Sexual Health (DASH) and Health Improvement. They offer a wide range of services which includes but is not limited to: Person-centred Counselling; Health & Wellbeing Assessments; Complementary Therapies.
www.aberdeenfoyer.com/what-we-offer/health-and-wellbeing
Advocacy Service Aberdeen
Rosie’s Social Enterprises
Rosie’s Social Enterprises provides vocational training, support and work experience for people recovering from mental health issues. We operate as professional businesses and our trading activities provide income which supplements the funding that is provided through our commissioners Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council. Rosie’s Cafe receives additional funding from The Big Lottery Fund.
People supported by Rosie’s are offered a placement for up to two years and in that time they will grow in confidence and develop existing skills whilst receiving one to one person centred support. The organisation tailors the placement to fit the person, work with the strengths of the individual and will work within Turning Point Scotland’s values to deliver a first class service. Placements are available for up to fifty five people in any one week within our enterprises – Rosie’s Cafe, Rosie’s Framers & Crafts (including a gift shop) and the latest enterprise Rosie’s Wedding Stationery.
http://www.turningpointscotland.com/what-we-do/mental-health/rosies-social-enterprises/
Social Work Teams and Community Services
There are social work teams based at Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen. These provide both Adult and Old Age Psychiatry services. These services are usually accessed via your GP but the link is provided here for your information.
https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/social-care-and-health/contact-us-social-work
Aberdeenshire also has similar services to those provided by the city council and information on these services can be found by following the link.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/living-independently/mental-health-wellbeing-services/
Do you have other information?
If you come across any information on the Aberdeen City and Shire Forum web page which requires updating, please let us know.