We know that mental health does not just mean mental illness; it is a continuum that may include a range of needs, from having the right words to describe how we feel, through to everyday worries and feelings of distress or hopelessness. (Scotland’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023).
The six Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) offer a range of mental health and wellbeing services, including for those with diagnosed mental illness and psychiatric care needs. For example, Primary Care Mental Health Teams (PCMHT) help people with mental health problems that will benefit from ‘talking’ therapies. Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) work with people with more complex or longer lasting mental health issues, possibly needing medication. There are also a number of specialist services to meet a range of specific needs including crisis, trauma, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, and psychotherapy.
Practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds work within these teams and include psychiatrists, psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists, community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, community development workers, support workers and administrative staff.
The links below provide access to resources for mental health and wellbeing support, including details about NHSGGC mental health services and their locations. You’ll also find information on the NHSGGC Mental Health Strategy, which outlines current and upcoming initiatives in prevention and early intervention, primary care, community, and specialist mental health services. Additionally, there is information on engagement and involvement with the public, service users, and carers.
If you need help
If you, or someone you know, needs urgent help or is in crisis, call NHS 24 on 111.
If you just need to talk with someone, there is help available:
The Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them on 116 123 (freephone) or email: jo@samaritans.org
Breathing Space offers a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. You can call free on 0800 83 85 87.
You can find lots of useful information on the NHS inform website and Mind to Mind Hub. You can also visit the NHSGGC Heads Up Mental Health Support for advice, videos and support which also has mental health information described in British Sign Language (BSL).