At Nicola's we want women to be more educated about mental health. 

Here are various support and resources which are available to women struggling with their mental health 
 

💛 Immediate Support (Scotland & UK‑Wide)

If you or someone you know is struggling or feeling overwhelmed, these services offer support 24/7:

• Police - Call if you cannot guarantee your safety - Call 999 

• NHS 24 Mental Health Hub – Urgent mental health support (Scotland) Call 111

• Samaritans – 24/7 emotional listening support

• Breathing Space (Scotland) – For individuals feeling low, anxious, or isolated
  Call 0800 83 85 87 | breathingspace.scot

• Shout Crisis Text Line – Free, confidential text support, Text SHOUT to 85258

 

Visit your GP or Practice Mental Health Nurse:
Based in your GP Practice. Just call your practice and ask for an appointment with your GP or Practice Mental Health Nurse 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️ see leaflet 👇 
https://westspace.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Practice-Mental-Health-Nurse-Service-West-Lothian-V1.0-LOT2694.pdf
 

West Space Online Mental Health Resource West Lothian: 
What is West Space?

West Space is an online mental health and wellbeing resource specifically designed for people living or working in West Lothian. Key functions: 

• It provides a directory of local services: users can search for support by type (e.g., counselling, peer-support, advocacy), audience (e.g., carers, students), age group, and area within West Lothian.  

• It offers self-help materials and guides: including free & low-cost counselling, apps for mindfulness, CBT resources, information for children & young people, and practical support (housing, money

• It promotes positive mental health and wellbeing activities: via connecting people to local activities/places, encouraging the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”, and providing seasonal or thematic content (e.g., winter wellbeing).  

• It serves as a platform for awareness and support: offering “Need help now” sections, service directory, and sign-posting for more intensive help (including crisis support).  

​​Westspace Website 👇
https://westspace.org.uk/

NHS Inform – Your Trusted Mental Health Support
At Nicola’s, we know how important it is for women to have access to reliable, compassionate information when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, menopause changes, grief, or simply trying to understand your own wellbeing better, it helps to have a place you can trust.

One of the best resources available in Scotland is NHS Inform Mental Health.
It offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance on a wide range of mental health topics, including:

• Understanding symptoms

• Self-help tips and online tools

• When to seek further support

• How to navigate services

• Support for families, carer's and young people

• Urgent help if you’re in crisis

​​It’s all free, confidential, and regularly updated by healthcare professionals.

You can explore the full mental health section here:

👉 https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-health

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Voluntary Sector Gateway WL is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for West Lothian:

Supports and develop the local Third Sector, which includes charities, social enterprises, and community groups led by volunteers. Discover their Free West Lothian Locator which will help you easily discover and locate essential services across West Lothian. Each listing (where available) includes the service name, organisation, a brief description, service type, and contact details such as phone number, email, and website or social media links.

Homepage - West Lothian Locator