Mental Health and Counselling

Able Futures

Nine months confidential, no cost advice, guidance and support from mental health professionals to help you cope with work while you manage a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression or stress. You need to be aged 16 and over, in work, on an apprenticeship or about to start work.

Apply online
Tel: 0800 321 3137
Email: hello@able-futures.co.uk
Website: www.able-futures.co.uk

Alternatives Counselling and Listening Rooms

Offers counselling and support for those affected by pregnancy choices, abortion, miscarriage, infertility, stillbirth or baby loss. They provide a space where you can talk through what has happened to you, what you are feeling and any choices you want to make.

Text 07599 955231 or complete the form online to book an appointment
Email: info@alternativesdundee.co.uk
Website: www.alternativesdundee.org

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families.

24 Hour Freephone Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000
Tel: 01382 210200
Address: Dundee Dementia Resource Centre, 9 Morgan Street, Dundee, DD4 6QE
Website: www.alzscot.org

Art Angel

This is an advocacy project run for and by people with experience of mental health difficulties, offering a wide range of arts-based activities as a means of positive self-expression, self-development, developing communities and peer support. There are various creative groups to get involved with - art, photography, writing etc.

Address: North Lindsay Street, Dundee
Tel: 01382 228 383
Email: artangel.dundee@gmail.com
Website: www.artangeldundee.org.uk
Facebook: artangeldundee

Bipolar Scotland

Offers self-management advice and training on their website as well as online and local peer support groups, DVVA currently host a group in Dundee.

Tel: 0141 560 2050
Email: info@bipolarscotland.org.uk
Website: www.bipolarscotland.org.uk

Combat Stress for Veterans' Mental Health

They provide clinical treatment and support to veterans, in-person and online. They can help with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.

Free Helpline: 0800 1381619
Text: 07537 173 683
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk

Community Health Team Dundee

The team support people who live in Dundee to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to improve health and wellbeing in designated communities in the city.

Tel: 01382 435 824
Website: www.dundeehealth.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CHTDundee

Community Listening Service

Offers short term support with a Listener (usually around 6 appointments) who will sit alongside you as you explore not just your fears, worries and frustrations, but also any hopes, strengths and choices. Although they are not there to advocate or counsel, they can help you to find strength and clarity.

Tel: 01382 432 116 or 07967771941
Email: tay.listening@nhs.scot
Appointments can also be booked through your GP Practice
Age: 16+

Dementia Support

Staff from the Post Diagnostic Support Service are running a drop in session on the last Wednesday of every month at the Forthill Community Sports Club from 12:30 - 2:30pm. They will be on hand to provide advice and support for people living with dementia and their carers.

Dramatherapy at Dundee Rep

Dramatherapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilises drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Participants are supported to use creative expression to explore their stories, set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve improved mental health. It can help build confidence and self-esteem and promote a sense of self-worth. One-to-one and group sessions are available.

Tel: 01382 342 625
email: LPalmer@dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Website: www.dundeerep.co.uk
Age: 18+

Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action (DVVA)

They are an independent charity which promotes and supports local community and voluntary action. The priority is to get people more involved and connected with their communities; reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing for all.

Address: 10 Constitution Road, Dundee, DD1 1LL
Tel: 01382 305 700
Website: www.dvva.scot
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DVVAscot

Early Pregnancy Counselling

Counselling is available if you are considering a termination of your pregnancy or after you have had a termination.

If you have suffered from an early loss of your pregnancy and would like to talk to someone, please contact the number below.

Please contact NHS Tayside on 07812 486 419

Health Inclusion Nursing Team

This team offers community based holistic health and wellbeing checks and health consultations to those at higher risk of health inequalities e.g: those affected by substance use, homelessness, mental health and wellbeing issues, carers, offenders and prison leavers. The nurses offer person centred information, advice and support, as well as referral and/or signposting to other services and supports. They can also deliver stress management courses to support self-management of mental wellbeing. For those who need support to engage independently with other services or positive community-based activities, this can be offered by a Keep Well Associate Practitioner.

Tel: 01382 443523 or 01382 424 052
Email: tay.keepwelldundee@nhs.scot
Website: www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

Hearing Voices Network Dundee

Offers support for people who hear voices, see visions, or have other unusual perceptions (e.g. psychosis, schizophrenia) provided via peer-support groups.

Address: 216 - 222 Hilltown, Dundee, DD3 7AU
Tel: 01382 223 023
Email: hearingvoices@havendundee.co.uk
website: www.hearingvoicesnetwork.co.uk

Hope Counselling

We are a high-quality, not-for-profit, counselling and psychotherapy service working with adults, young people, and couples. We offer in-person, on-line, and phone counselling and can discuss which is best for you.

Address: The Roundhouse, Lothian Crescent, Dundee, DD4 0HU
Tel: 07732 472 173
Email: admin@hopecounsellingdundee.org
Website: www.hopecounsellingdundee.org

Hope Point

Hope Point is open 24/7 for people who are experiencing distress or are overwhelmed and need immediate access to support. You will be met with compassion and a listening ear, alongside support to consider your next steps.

Address: 4 South Ward Road, Dundee
Tel: 0800 955 0008
Text: 01382 604123
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HopePointDundee

Insight Counselling

Offers a safe, confidential space where you have the opportunity to think and talk about your concerns in a way that you often can’t do with family and friends. Counselling services are available to residents of Dundee and Angus and those registered with a GP in Dundee or Angus. You will be offered a place and time which is just for you to talk about those things that bother you.

Tel: 01382 305 706
Email: receptionist@insightcounselling.org.uk
Website: www.insightcanhelp.co.uk

Men's Shed

Men's shed offers peer support and social engagement and are a place to pursue practice interests at leisure, to learn and share skills, and to build social connections.

Carse of Gowrie and District
Swan House, Technology Park, Dundee, DD2 1GB
Tel: 07961 665 151
Email: cgmenshed@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carseofgowriemensshed

Lochee Men's Shed
7 Whorterbank, Lochee, DD2 3AA
Email: locheeshed@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/locheeshed

NHS Inform - Self Help Guides

NHS Inform has lots of information where you can learn about the symptoms, causes and possible treatments on a range of mental health conditions. Also included are self-help guides.

Website: www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health

Nova Penumbra

Our NOVA services offers you a compassionate and non-judgemental space to explore ways to improve and maintain good mental wellbeing. Our support takes place on a one-to-one basis and through friendly group workshops, where you can share experiences and practical tips on looking after your wellbeing. We can also connect you into meaningful activities and resources within your local community. Many of our team members have their own lived experience of recovery with their mental health, and so we have an understanding of what you might be going through.

Tel: 01382 223 487
Email: Dundee.nova@penumbra.org.uk
Website: penumbra.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PenumbraDundee

Parent-to-Parent

Peer support for parents of children with additional needs, of children with a serious or terminal illness, or who have suffered bereavement of a child.

Tel: 01382 817 558
Email: trudy.doidge@parent-to-parent.org
Website: https://parent-to-parent.org/

Patient Assessment and Liaison Mental Health Service (PALMS)

Offers anyone aged 16 and over who has left school a one off 30 minute appointment for mental health support or advice, coping strategies, self help materials, sign posting to local community supports, referral to specialist services.

To make an appointment please contact your GP Practice.

Relationships Scotland Tayside and Fife

The Service supports children, young people, parents/caregivers and families who experience relationship problems, parental separation and family conflict, to have positive relationships. They offer family mediation, counselling and therapeutic support, children’s contact centres and other family relationship support services.

Tel: 01382 201343
Email: info@rstf.co.uk
Website: www.rstf.co.uk

SAMH - Chrysalis Dundee

Using therapeutic gardening we help people build confidence and self-esteem and increase motivation. With the use of plants, nature & the environment we enable people to move towards better self-management and support their recovery journey. Referrals are accepted for people living in Dundee between the ages of 16 and 63 who are living with mental health difficulties.

Address: Dawson Park, Dawson Park Community Garden, Caenlochan Road, Dundee, DD5 1JX
Monday to Thursday 9am - 3.30pm
Tel: 0780 082 0594
Email: chrysalis@samh.org.uk

Sources of Support

Sources of Support is a social prescribing service that operates in all GP Practices in Dundee. The service is for people age 16 and above whose physical health and/or mental health and wellbeing is being impacted by social and/or economic issues and have limited support to help access services. The Primary Care Link Worker will listen to you and work with you to identify your priority issues and what sources of support will suit you best. The service can support you for up to 20 weeks and will talk to and refer you to other services and advocate on your behalf.

Tel: 01382 496 754
More information and a self referral form can be found on the website.

Veterans First Point

Veterans First Point can help you and your family adjust to life after service in the armed forces. They offer information and signposting, understanding and listening, support and social networking, mental health and wellbeing. You can be referred for support or self refer by the methods listed below.

Tel: 01382 424 029 or 07811 471 443
Email: tay.vfp@nhs.scot
Website: www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk/drop-center/tayside

Wellbeing Works

Aims to promote better wellbeing for those facing mental health challenges to build confidence, learn new skills, connect with others, and have a positive impact on our community. Our programme is designed to support people on their mental health journey and includes a range of wellbeing skills, creativity workshops, outdoor activities and supported volunteering.

Tel: 01382 227 288
Email: hello@wellbeingworksdundee.org.uk
Website: www.wellbeingworksdundee.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wellbeingworksdundee

Working Health Services Scotland

Provide free and confidential advice, health support and counselling services for the self-employed and people working in companies with less than 250 employees. The service aims to help employees manage their condition and remain at work, return to work if a short period of absence occurs and help prevent them having further periods of absence.

Tel: 0800 192211
On-line self referral form is available on the website
Website: www.healthyworkinglives.scot