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Samaritans The Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. |
Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. |
Scotland's Health Improvement Agency The Health Scotland website provides information and resources to support health improvement practitioners and organisations working to improve Scotland's health and reduce inequalities. It is a Special Health Board within NHS Scotland. |
Scotland's Health on the Web Online health information provided by NHS Scotland. |
Scottish Autism Service Network www.scottishautismnetwork.org.uk The Scottish Autism Service Network is funded by the Scottish Executive with the aim of providing a modest professional network for autism in Scotland. |
Scottish Child Law Centre The Scottish Child Law Centre is an independent charitable organisation that aims to promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children's rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland. |
Scottish Child Law Centre (Children's section) The Scottish Child Law Centre is an independent charitable organisation that aims to promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children's rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland. This page is aimed at children and young people. |
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity and is a national body representing the voluntary sector seeking to advance their values and shared interests. |
Scottish Development Centre The Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health aims to improve mental health and wellbeing for individuals and communities in Scotland and enhance services and supports for people with mental health problems. We do this by providing services that offer training, information sharing and learning, research and evaluation, and support for change and development. |
Scottish Drugs Forum www.sdf.org.uk/sdf/559.200.200.html Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national non-government drugs policy and information agency working in partnership with others to co-ordinate effective responses to drug use in Scotland. |
Scottish Government (The) Scottish Government website. |
Scottish Government (The) - Child Protection www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/17834 Scottish Government information on child protection, with relevant links and contacts. |
Scottish Government (The) - Children's Rights www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/Childrens-Rights Scottish Government information on children's rights, with relevant links and contact information for the Children's Rights Team. |
Scottish Government (The) - Education and Training www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education Scottish Government web page on education and training, with relevant links and contacts. |
Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing The website for the Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing, which is driving a change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards mental health. |
Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care The Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care exists to improve the quality of care that children and young people receive when living in residential care. They are primarily funded by the Scottish Government. |
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) The objective of the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network is to improve the quality of health care for patients in Scotland by reducing variation in practice and outcome, through national clinical guidelines containing recommendations for effective practice, based on current evidence. |
Scottish Social Services Council The Scottish Social Services Council is responsible for registering people who work in social services in Scotland and regulating their education and training. |
Scottish Society for Autism (The) The Scottish Society for Autism is a registered charity that works with individuals of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder their families and carers. |
See Me The "see me" campaign is aimed at challenging stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health in Scotland. The campaign is funded by the Scottish Government as a key component of its National Programme to Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing. |
Social Care Institute for Excellence The Social Care Institute for Excellence was established by the UK Government to improve social care services for adults and children in the UK. |
Social Dimensions of Health Institute The Social Dimensions of Health Institute is an organisation which encompasses the variety of inter-disciplinary health-related research being conducted in both the University of Dundee and the University of St Andrews. |
Social Work Scotland The Social Work Scotland website has been set up by the Scottish Government to provide access to a wide range of information about Changing Lives: the change programme for social work services in Scotland. |
Solve It Solve It Is a registered charity that aims to provide a specialist service dedicated to increasing the knowledge and awareness of VSA (volatile substance abuse) thereby reducing the level of abuse within all sections of the community subsequently reducing VSA related illness and death, social exclusion, truancy, anti-social behaviour, crime, and disorder. |
Steady Steady is a Self Management Training Programme for young people with the mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder (manic depression) or extreme mood swings. |
Stress and Anxiety in Teenagers www.stressandanxietyinteenagers.co.uk This website is aimed at helping teenagers to identify the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety and to take practical steps to deal with them. It was developed by the Young People's Unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. |
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Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives (Home Office) (Young People) www.drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/young-people/ These Home Office web pages help explain what the government is doing to reduce problematic drug use among young people and what programmes are already in place to educate them about the dangers of illegal drugs. |
Talk to Frank Talk to Frank is an independent government-funded website providing information on drugs. There is also a 24-hour helpline (0800 77 66 00). |
Teacher Support Scotland www.teachersupport.info/scotland Teacher Support is an independent registered charity providing practical and emotional support to staff in the education sector. |
TeacherNet TeacherNet has been developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as a resource to support the education profession. There is a section on children and young people's mental health in the "Whole School Issues" section, under "Special Educational Needs". |
TeacherNet - Autistic Spectrum Disorder www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/asds/ This is the section on Autistic Spectrum Disorder on the TeacherNet website. TeacherNet has been developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as a resource to support the education profession. |
TeacherNet - Bullying www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying This is the section on bullying on the TeacherNet website. TeacherNet has been developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as a resource to support the education profession. |
TeacherNet - Self-harm www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/library/self-harm This is the section on self-harm on the TeacherNet website. TeacherNet has been developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as a resource to support the education profession. |
Teachers TV Teachers TV is the digital channel for everyone who works in schools. The website also provides online access to videos on a wide range of topics including mental health. |
The Anti-Bullying Network The Anti-Bullying Network was established at the University of Edinburgh and is a registered charity. The Network's objectives include supporting anti-bullying work in schools and operating a website providing information about bullying and how it can be tackled. There are sections aimed at schools, young people and parents & families. |
The Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice The Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice is a registered charity promoting understanding of the relationship between individual wellbeing and family functioning and family dynamics. |
The British Association of Art Therapists The British Association of Art Therapists is a professional organisation for art therapists and works to promote art therapy in the UK. |
The British Association of Dramatherapists The British Association of Dramatherapists is the professional body for Dramatherapists in the UK. |
The British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. |
The Care Commission The Care Commission was set up under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 to regulate all adult, child and independent healthcare services in Scotland. They make sure that care service providers meet the Scottish Executive's National Care Standards and work to improve the quality of care. |
The Fostering Network The Fostering Network is a charity for everyone involved in fostering. They run a range of projects to improve the lives of fostered children and young people. |
The National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society is a charity that champions the rights and interests of all people with autism. It aims to provide help, support and services to individuals with autism and their families. There is information aimed at parents/carers, siblings and professionals under the "Information shortcuts for..." link on the homepage. |
The Royal College of Psychiatrists The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the UK and Republic of Ireland. They promote mental health by setting standards and promoting excellence in mental health care; improving understanding through research and education; leading, representing, training and supporting psychiatrists; and working with patients, carers and their organisations. |
The Scottish Government Scottish Government website. |
The Scottish Government - Child Protection www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/17834 Scottish Government information on child protection, with relevant links and contacts. |
The Scottish Government - Children's Rights www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/Childrens-Rights Scottish Government information on children's rights, with relevant links and contact information for the Children's Rights Team. |
The Scottish Government - Education and Training www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education Scottish Government web page on education and training, with relevant links and contacts. |
The Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing The website for the Scottish Government's National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing, which is driving a change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards mental health. |
The Scottish Society for Autism The Scottish Society for Autism is a registered charity that works with individuals of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder their families and carers. |
The Who Cares? Trust The Who Cares? Trust is a national charity working to improve public care for children and young people who are separated from their families and living in residential or foster care. |
The Zone The Zone is a drug and alcohol service which supports anyone affected by drug and/or alcohol use. They cover Benarty, Lochgelly, Cardenden, Lumphinans, Cowdenbeath and Kelty. They have a dedicated young persons service with substance misuse youth workers offering services to under 25 year olds. |
TheSite.org TheSite.org is run by the registered charity YouthNet UK. They provide factsheets and articles on key issues facing young people, including health and wellbeing. |
Tourette Scotland Tourette Scotland is a registered charity that aims to provide advice and support for children and adults with Tourette syndrome and everyone involved in their lives. |
Tourettes Action Tourettes Action is a support and research charity for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. Their vision is for people with Tourette Syndrome to receive the practical support and social acceptance they need to help them live their lives to the full. |
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UK Youth UK Youth is a charity and aims to apply the principles of effective youth work to the contemporary interests and needs of young people via programmes that offer accredited learning outcomes. |
Understanding Childhood www.understandingchildhood.net Understanding Childhood Ltd is an independent not-for-profit enterprise set up to disseminate leaflets on child emotional development and behaviour. |
United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice The role of the United Kingdom Association for Solution Focused Practice is to help further the use of Solution Focused approaches and create a national profile for those using this approach. |
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy exists to promote and maintain the profession of psychotherapy and the highest standards in the practice of psychotherapy throughout the UK. |
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Virtual Learning Centre, NHS Education for Scotland www.learningcentre.scot.nhs.uk The Virtual Learning Centre aims to support knowledge and learning needs of healthcare staff. |
Voluntary Health Scotland Voluntary Health Scotland is a national network of voluntary health organisations in the UK and is supported by the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland. |
Volunteer Development Scotland Volunteer Development Scotland is a registered charity and provides a point of contact for all volunteering matters, encouraging and supporting best practice. |
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Walk the Talk Walk the Talk is a national initiative led by Health Scotland and is designed to help health professionals make health services more youth-friendly. |
West Fife Community Drug Team The West Fife Community Drug Team is a registered charity based in Dunfermline. There is a Youth Support Service section on the website. |
Who Cares? Scotland Who Cares? Scotland is a voluntary organisation working with and for children & young people in care. |
Who Cares? Trust (The) The Who Cares? Trust is a national charity working to improve public care for children and young people who are separated from their families and living in residential or foster care. |
Winston's Wish Winston's Wish is a charity offering practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child. There are sections aimed at schools/professionals, parents/carers and young people. |
World Federation for Mental Health The mission of the World Federation for Mental Health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention, advocacy, and best practice recovery-focused interventions worldwide. |
World Health Organization The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. |
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Young People and Self-Harm The Young People and Self-Harm website is provided by the National Children's Bureau. It is an information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them. |
Young Scot Scottish youth information website for 12-26 year olds, sponsored by NHS Health Scotland. Includes a section on mental health. |
Young Scotland in Mind www.youngscotlandinmind.org.uk Young Scotland in Mind is a forum led by Barnardo's and funded by The National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing. The forum brings together organisations from across Scotland to communicate effectively, build on collective strengths and influence the development of policy and practice. |
YoungMinds YoungMinds is a national charity committed to improving the mental health of children and young people. There are sections specifically for children, young people, parents and professionals. |
Your Child's Health Your Child's Health is an NHS website aimed at providing links to other websites on child health related topics. It is aimed at parents, patients and doctors. |
Youth 1st Youth 1st exists to support and develop high quality work and educational opportunities for young people in Fife. |
Youth Scotland Youth Scotland is a voluntary organisation that works in partnership with a network of Area Associations across Scotland, offering those involved in youth work a range of information, training and support. |
Youth2Youth Youth2Youth is a registered charity that provides a confidential helpline (020 8896 3675), which is run by young people, for young people. The website also has online chat and email support available. |
YouthLink Scotland YouthLink Scotland's mission is to be the collective voice of youth work and to represent the needs and interests of the youth work sector with regard to policy and practice to government and other stakeholders. |
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