This Spotlight Blog lists resources available from some of our own Inverclyde community groups and charities – check them out below.
Inverclyde Association for Mental Health (IAMH)
Our very own Inverclyde service, Inverclyde Association for Mental Health (IAMH) have a page of great, easy-to-utilise tips to help improve your daily wellbeing.
➡ Read their tips on good mental health: https://www.iamh.org.uk/tips
Mind Mosaic Counselling and Therapy
Another great, local service, Mind Mosaic have a page of wellbeing videos to help with calming and mindfulness. Why not give the Body Scan Meditation a try? Many people automatically become suspicious or even dismissive when meditation is mentioned, but it is a great practice to include in your daily routine which can help you feel stronger, calmer and more able to cope with daily stress.
➡ https://www.mindmosaic.co.uk/resources
Inverclyde Carers Centre
Christmas can be especially isolating for people who are unpaid carers. Inverclyde Carers Centre have online resources to support carers including information, emotional support and more.
➡ https://www.inverclydecarerscentre.org.uk/Pages/Category/emotional-support
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Wellbeing Directory
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health and Wellbeing Directory is a gateway to information about a wide range of health improvement and wellbeing services provided by NHSGGC and partner organisations. Follow the link to browse services in Inverclyde.
Please note: check opening hours of services – some services may not operate over the Holidays.
➡ http://infodir.nhsggc.org.uk/Home/Directory
Inverclyde Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
Inverclyde Alcohol and Drugs Partnership can connect you to a multitude of online information and resources including fact sheets, leaflets and links to other local support related to alcohol and drugs.
➡ http://www.inverclydeadp.org.uk/links/
Financial Fitness
Christmas can be a particularly difficult time financially, or you might just want to tidy your finances up for the New Year. Either way, Inverclyde’s Financial Fitness offer a range of helpful guides, forms and reports on a variety of topics including debt, benefits and mental health.
➡ https://financial-fitness.uk/guides-forms-reports
Discover more online support from national organisations.
Megan Murray
Dec 13, 2023