In the run-up to Christmas (between 13th and 24th December) we bring you a different charity that needs your help at this time of year, as part of our dedicated 12 Charities of Christmas campaign…
Mikeysline
Mikeysline was founded in late 2015 after a number of suicides occurred in the Highland area. A lot has happened over the past five years, with Mikeysline supporting those in need across the Highlands from the outset.
The organisation runs two services: a text-based support system, which includes SMS, Facebook Messenger, Webchat and Twitter, and The Hive, a crisis centre with appointments and drop-in services available in Inverness City Centre.
People struggle on a daily basis with a multitude of emotional and mental health difficulties, yet only a fraction of people feel able to talk about it. Mikeysline is here to rectify that.
The Hive is the Highland’s first out of hours drop-in crisis centre, which now also offers appointments. It is open every evening, based at 19 Academy Street.
Whether you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or feel as if things are spiralling out of control and need urgent support, The Hive is there to listen and offer confidential, non-judgemental support.
Organisation goals:
·      Help fight the Highland wide problem of chronic loneliness
·      Provide a light in the dark for those in the depths of depression
·      Offer a distraction from thoughts leaning towards self-harm
·      Tackle head on the staggering rate of suicide in the Highlands
“We’re here for you; always contact Mikey line for support.”
If you need someone to talk to, text 07786 20 77 55, or reach out via messenger, webchat or twitter – Sun-Thurs 6pm – 10pm, Fri-Sat 7pm-7am.
Or visit The Hive, 19 Academy Street, Inverness – Sun-Thurs 6pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm.
This feature is brought to you as part of our 12 Charities of Christmas campaign and has been sponsored by:
Scott’s Wellbeing and Training
Discussing their services, a spokesperson for Scott’s said: “Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think. We can teach you new ways to combat any overwhelming feelings you may have surrounding things such as anxiety, stress and even phobias.
“Mental health is now the number one cause for staff absence. We can provide support and advice to everyone within the work force to promote a happy workplace and increase work efficiency.
“In our life coaching services, we provide support for all individuals, who deal with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.”
Visit Scott’s Facebook page for more information.
