Govanhill Mental Health Network
As the festive season falls away from view, Govanhill Mental Health Network (GMHN) are keen to share information about resources, helplines and services that will be useful to people who may be struggling with a whole range of issues during this time.
Photo taken from Glasgow Mental Health Network Facebook
From Happier January to free meals and helplines for people struggling with their mental health, you will find links here to helpful information, resources and services. We have included a link to the Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for any groups or organisations considering an application.
Happier January:
Things have certainly not been easy over the last year, and we are still in difficult and uncertain times. The best way to try to handle our difficult emotions and experiences is by focusing on what we can control. This month, we're encouraging everyone to focus on small steps to try to boost happiness - for ourselves and others around us - to spread kindness and hopefully inspire others to do the same. Check out Do Good January calendar here
Glasgow Food Map:
As the the expense of Christmas bites into January finances, we know that many people in our communities will struggle to put food on the table. This map will direct you to free food parcels and free meals in Glasgow: Glasgow Free Food Map - Urban Roots - the map is continually updated but we suggest that you double check with projects before making a journey or directing someone to a service.
Useful Helplines for Adults:
Adult MH Helplines & Websites (nhsggc.org.uk)
Useful Helplines for Children & Young People:
CYP Helplines & Websites (nhsggc.org.uk)
Mental Health Network (Greater Glasgow):
A network of people and carers with lived experience of mental health issues. The site has links to services, groups and resources.
Mental Health Network (Greater Glasgow) | Glasgow mental health (mhngg.org.uk)
Support:
For support with mental health problems the first point of contact should be your GP who can refer you to the Community Mental Health Services in your area.
GAMH (Glasgow Association for Mental Health):
GAMH provides a Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS) - Care, Listen, Connect. This is an Out of Hours service provided for Glasgow City HSCP to support adults within Glasgow City experiencing emotional distress.
Lifelink:
A number of Lifelink venues are now open and providing face to face appointments notably Melissa House in the South. A series of seasonal Wellbeing Classes can be booked here:
Wellbeing Classes (lifelink.org.uk)
YCSA:
YCSA (Youth Community Support Agency) provides support and counselling services to Black and Minority Ethnic young people and parents/carers of Black & Minority young people - Healthy Young Minds Project currently able to provide in person support.
Short video here showcasing some of the activities young people are participating in:
Wellbeing Services South Glasgow:
The Primary Care Mental Health Team site hosts a range of information on different low to moderate mental health issues with detail on how to access support. Includes downloadable and self help materials - landing page has specific advice relating to COVID-19 with links to useful advice, apps and resources. Support is provided by Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and Guided Self Help workers.
The Daisy Project:
The Daisy Project provides an integrated domestic abuse advocacy and support service across the South of Glasgow.
THE DAISY PROJECT: Providing an integrated domestic abuse advocacy and support service.
Glasgow Women’s Aid:
Glasgow Women’s Aid provides information, advice and support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Rail to Refuge:
Rail to Refuge is a joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid in which train operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation.
GAIN (Glasgow Advice & Information Network)
GAIN is a network of money and debt advice services, you will find contact details for services across the city as well as useful information about Universal Credit and other entitlements. The GAIN Helpline is a freephone helpline for clients living and/or working in Glasgow who have debt and associated legal & housing problems. Callers to the helpline will receive initial advice (including a full benefit check if appropriate) and will be referred to the most appropriate GAIN agency for more in depth advice if required.
Healthy Minds:
Worth reminding everyone about the Healthy Minds resource, it provides baseline awareness sessions on a range of topics that can have an impact on mental health. No prior experience or qualifications are required to deliver the sessions and the resources required to support facilitation are available here:
https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/professional-support-sites/healthy-minds/healthy-minds-resource/
Self Harm Guidance & Resources:
In the absence of in person support during the pandemic GGC Self Harm Forum created this guide to information about self harm resources and training:
Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund:
Small Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that improve mental wellbeing for local people (adults aged 16+) in the city.
Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (gcvs.org.uk)