Mental Health
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about mental health.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland Provides advice, information and support for people living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers across Scotland. They have a network of Dementia Advisors across Scotland who can offer you, your family or carer confidentidental advice and support.
Last updated: October 9, 2025
BBC Music Memories
BBC Music Memories Website designed to use music to help people (including those with dementia) reconnect with their most powerful memories. The BBC working with music and dementia charities.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Be Real: body confidence for everyone
Be Real: body confidence for everyone Provides help and resources to help change attitudes to body image and help everyone put health above appearance and be confident in our bodies. Includes toolkit for Schools to help pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom
Last updated: March 4, 2026
beat (beating eating disorders)
beat (beating eating disorders) Provides information and support: helplines, online, early intervention, recovery, self help and self care for anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight and shape. Lists types of eating disorders.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Bipolar Scotland
Bipolar Scotland Provide information, support and advice for people living with bipolar disorder and those who care for them. Also promote self-help throughout Scotland, and inform and educate about the condition.
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Bipolar UK
BiPolar UK Support to anyone who has a diagnosis of bipolar, who thinks they may have bipolar, or who has a loved one, friend or colleague with bipolar. Peer Support Line for 1-1 advice, information and conversations. Community to connect with others. Peer Support Group Finder to find your nearest in-person or online support meetings.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Breathing Space
Breathing Space Provides information and support for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Free, confidential, phone and webchat service. Advisors (male and female) come from a range of mental health, counselling and social work backgrounds.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms Offering support to men in Scotland, of any age, who are down or in crisis and empower them to ask for help when they need it, without feeling a failure if they do. Supporting men’s mental and emotional health—spaces where men can safely explore their wellbeing without revealing who they are. Access […]
Last updated: February 18, 2026
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Provides life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life and navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable and provide everyone with the skills to help prevent suicide. Tools to give practical ways to manage your mental health.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Carers of West Lothian
Carers of West Lothian Information, resources, advice and support for all unpaid carers and people with disabilities living in West Lothian.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Change Mental Health
Change Mental Health Delivering information, care and support to people living with poor mental health, mental illness or supporting somebody who is cross Scotland, making sure people have the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
Last updated: May 20, 2026
Children’s Health Scotland
Children’s Health Scotland Provide health and wellbeing support programmes directly to children and young people with health conditions and to Foster and Kinship Carers. Where to access information and support and what they should expect from health service providers.
Last updated: September 12, 2025