carer support
We look to improve the health and wellbeing of carers across Scotland
We launched Carer Support in response to the unique challenges of being a carer to a relative, friend or partner of someone living with mental illness.
At Carer Support, we offer individual support in person, through phone, email or video conferencing. We provide emotional support, access to local peer support groups, and a range of useful information and advice, We provide Carer Support across Highland, Tayside, Fife and Dumfries & Galloway.
We signpost to other relevant services and work with local communities to open up more opportunities for signposting, which include some of our National services such as our Advice and Support Service.
Our Carer Support team provide a safe space where carers can talk about their needs without judgement. We identify and develop coping skills and strategies to support you.
Take the short test to see if you’re an unpaid carer here.
“For me, it’s about walking beside someone and taking baby steps to introduce them to other support available, going through it with them so they know what’s right for them to show that they’re not alone.”
Heather,
Carer Support Worker
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Self-refer to Carer Support
We are currently accepting self-referrals for our Carer Support services in Highland and Tayside. Go to these webpages and complete the referral form. Our team will get in touch with you within two working days.
Get support for your mental health
Our National Advice and Support Service can help you and people you care for with mental health concerns and money worries.
We can link and signpost you to relevant local and national support, including our own Change Mental Health services, as well supporting with debt, grants and benefits.
The service is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (closed for lunch between 12.30pm to 1.30pm). Contact 0808 8010 515, email advice@changemh.org or fill in the form on the service webpage.
For full details about the service, visit the National Advice and Support Service webpage.
