Mental health support groups and voluntary organisations
Organisations that can provide help and advice on mental health issues.
What this guide covers
When mental illness becomes part of your life, it can make you feel isolated and distressed.
If you find yourself in this position, there are specialist support organisations in the Stirling Council area that can help you. This guide rounds up information on some of these organisations, including their contact details.
If you need more help, or if you cannot find what you need, call us on 01786 40 40 40.
Action in Mind
Who it's for
Anyone who experiences mental ill health.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- GPs
- social workers
- the NHS Community Mental Health team
Contact details
Action in Mind
19 Dean Crescent
Riverside
Stirling
FK8 1UR
Telephone: 01786 451 203
Email: info@actioninmind.org.uk
Action in Mind website
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Action in Mind Women's Group
Who it's for
Women between 18 and 65 with mental health issues.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- GPs
- social workers
- the NHS Community Mental Health team
Contact details
Action in Mind
19 Dean Crescent
Riverside
Stirling
FK8 1UR
Telephone: 01786 451 203
Email: info@actioninmind.org.uk
Action in Mind website
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Artlink Central
Who it's for
Arts-based workshops for people with mental health problems.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- GPs
- NHS Community Mental Health Services
- Stirling Council Social Care Mental Health Team
- Stirling Community Hospital
Contact details
Stirling Old Town Jail
St John St
Stirling
FK8 1EA
Telephone: 01786 450971 (voicemail only — staff will call you back)
Email: info@artlinkcentral.org
Artlink Central website
Bipolar Scotland — Fife and Forth Valley self-help group
Who it's for
Bipolar Scotland's Fife and Forth Valley self-help group is open to anyone who's been affected by bipolar disorder.
Referrals
Referrals are not needed. Anyone can come along to this group.
Contact details
Meeting times
The online group meets on:
- the second Tuesday of the month from 7pm
- the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7pm
Heal the Whole of Me
Who it's for
Anyone in the Forth Valley area who's looking for support, resources and services about
- long-term conditions
- lifestyle choices
- life events
Contact details
Email: admin@healthewholeofme.com
Livilands Mental Health Resource Centre
Who it's for
Adults aged 19 to 65 who have experienced mental health problems and need:
- day care activities
- access to services
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- health professionals
- GPs
- hospitals
Contact details
Livilands Resource Centre
Stirling Community Hospital
Livilands Gate
Stirling
FK8 2AU
Telephone: 01786 446 913
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Mental Health Resource Centre
Who it's for
Adults who have experienced mental health problems and need rehabilitation services.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- GPs
- consultant psychiatrists
Contact details
Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre
Hallpark Road
Sauchie
FK10 3JQ
Telephone: 01259 290 343
Mental Health Resource Centre information on the Clackmannanshire Council website
Scottish Association for Mental Health
Who it's for
Adults who need supported accommodation.
Referrals
Individuals can refer themselves through:
- community care teams
- GPs
- consultant psychiatrists
Contact details
Whins of Milton supported accommodation
159 Glasgow Road
Stirling
FK7 0LH
Telephone: 01786 817 835
Rosemore supported accommodation
9 Pitt Terrace
Stirling
FK8 2EZ
Scottish Association for Mental Health website
Stirling Community Mental Health Services
Who it's for
Adults aged 16 to 65 who have severe mental health problems.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- GPs
- consultant psychiatrists
Contact details
Livilands Resource Centre
Stirling Community Hospital
Livilands Gate
Stirling
FK8 2AU
Telephone: 01786 446 913
Stirling Council Local Area Co-ordination
Who it's for
Adults with complex needs who need assistance with complex issues.
Referrals
Individuals can refer themselves to this service (self-referral).
Contact details
Economy Employment and Youth
Stirling Council
Viewforth
2 Pitt Terraced
Stirling
FK8 2ET
Tel: 01786 443 222
Stirling Users Network
Who it's for
Adults with mental health problems.
Contact details
Cowane Centre
69 Cowane Street
Stirling
FK8 1JP
Telephone: 01786 446 159
Substance Misuse Service
Who it's for
Adults experiencing drug and alcohol problems.
Referrals
Referrals about alcohol issues can be made by:
- GPs
- hospitals
- mental health services
- counselling
- support services
Referrals about drug issues can be made by:
- individuals (self-referral)
- GPs
- social services
- acute hospitals
- voluntary sector
Contact details
Stirling Community Hospital
Livilands Gate
Bellfield Road
Stirling
FK8 2AU
Telephone: 01786 434 433
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Sunlite Community Café
Who it's for
Café-based work experience and training for people with mental health problems.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
- NHS Community Mental Health Services
- Stirling Council Social Care Mental Health Team
- Stirling Community Hospital
Contact details
Cowane Centre
69 Cowane Street Stirling
FK8 1JP
Telephone: 01786 475 459
Sunlite Community Café details on CFHS website