Support groups and voluntary organisations

People can feel isolated and distressed when the issue of mental illness become part of their lives. Specialist support services are available from a variety of organisations.

You will also find other services which can help you with specific issues in the other pages on our website, including content regarding third sector mental health. If you need more help or can not find what you need call our contact centre on 0845 277 7000.

Organisation

Type of organisation

Who is it for?

Action in Mind
19 Dean Crescent, Riverside,
Stirling FK8 1UR
Tel: 01786 451203  

Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Sun 1pm - 4pm

Voluntary

Anyone who experiences mental ill health - a range of services promoting good mental health and supporting those who need the services

Adult Mental Health Team
Kildean Hospital
Drip Road,
Stirling
FK8 1RW
Tel: 01786 446114

NHS

Adults (18 - 64 years) experiencing severe/ acute/enduring mental health problems - assessment and care management
Referral: self referral through Community Care, GPs and Consultant Psychiatrist 

Artlink Central
Cowane Centre
Stirling
Contact: Kevin Harrison
Tel: 01786 450971
email

Voluntary

Arts based workshops for people with mental health problems
Referrals: GPs, NHS Community Mental Health Resource Centre, Kildean and Stirling Council Social Care Mental Health Team, Angus Block, Stirling Hospital 

Community Alcohol and Drug Service
Bannockburn Hospital
Bannockburn FK7 8AH
Tel: - Alcohol Service 01786 483131
Tel: Drug Service 01786 483121
Both 8.30am - 5pm

NHS

Adults experiencing drug and alcohol problems
Referral: Alcohol - GPs, Hospitals, Mental Health Services, Counselling and Support services
Drugs - self, GPs, Social Services, Acute hospitals, voluntary sector

Stirling Mental Health Resource Centre
Kildean Hospital
Drip Road, Stirling FK8 1RW
Tel: 01786 446913
Open: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4.30pm

NHS

Adults  (19 - 65 years) who have experienced mental health problems and require day care activities and access to services
Referral: by a health professional, GP or hospital 

Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Kildean Hospital
Drip Road, Stirling
FK8 1RW
Tel: 01786 446114

NHS

Adults (16 - 65 years) who have severe mental health problems - assessment, treatment and care
Referral: through GP or Consultant Psychiatrist

Community Rehabilitation Team
Community Care Hospital CCH,
Ashley Terrace, Alloa
Tel: 01259 727381


NHS

Adults who have experienced mental health problems requiring rehabilitation services
Referral: through GP or Consultant Psychiatrist

Local Area Co-ordination
Economy Employment and Youth
Stirling Council
Viewforth
2 Pitt Terraced
Stirling
FK8 2ET
Tel: 01786 443222

Local Authority

Adults with complex needs who require assistance with complex issues
Referral: self

Scottish Association for Mental Health

Whins of Milton supported accommodation
159 Glasgow Road, Stirling FK7 0LH
tel: 01786 817835  

Rosemore supported accommodation
9 Pitt Terrace,
Stirling FK8 2EZ  

Voluntary

 

 

Adults requiring supported accommodation
Referral: self referral through Community Care, GPs and Consultant Psychiatrist

Social Services
Stirling Council
Drummond House, Wellgreen Place, Stirling FK8 2EG
tel: 01786 471177

Hospital Social Work Team
Stirling Community Hospital
Livilands Gate, Stirling FK8 2AU
Tel: 01786 434093

Out of hours: 01786 470500

Local authority

Everyone who needs care - co-ordinates care with other agencies and health services
Referral: self or relative, health professional

Stirling Area Manic Depression Group
Takes place at Allan Park Hotel
contact Rebecca Litts
Communities Team,
1-7 Dumbarton Road,
Stirling FK8 2LQ
Tel: 01786 432310

Local authority

Adults with manic depression or carers
Referral: self

Stirling Users Network
Cowane Centre
Stirling
Tel: 01786 446159

Voluntary

 

Adults with mental health problems - run by users of mental health services and encourages user involvement in service delivery

Sunlite Cafe
Cowane Centre
Stirling
Contact: Fiona Hamilton
Tel: 01786 475459
email

Voluntary

Work experience and training in cafe and catering work for people with mental health problems
Referrals: NHS Community Mental Health Resource Centre, Kildean and Stirling Council Social Care Mental Health Team, Angus Block, Stirling Hospital

Volunteer Centre
Open Doors Project

4 King Street,
Stirling FK8 1AY
Tel: 01786 430000

Voluntary 

Adults with mental health problems
Referral: self

Ward 1
Falkirk Community Hospital Manor's Loan, Falkirk FK1 5QE
Tel: 01342 624000

NHS 

Adults (16 and 65 years) who are acutely unwell or suffering a relapse
Referral: GPs, health professionals

Woman's Group
Contact: Rececca Litts

Argyll Centre,
Princes Street
Stirling FK8 1HQ
Tel: 01786 461165
Tel: 01786 432310

Local authority

Women with emotional difficulties and mental health issues
Referral: self through contact opposite

 

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