Preventative measures and support to help you if you may be experiencing a mental health problem. This section signposts to local and national support organisations.
Health
| Links | Summary of help available |
|---|---|
| Yourcare EAP | Employee Assistance Programme - Your Care EAP provides access to help and support for life's ups and downs, 24/7, 365 days a year. You'll find a wide range of care and support specialists waiting to hear from you. You can use this service as many or as few times as you like, there's no limit on the support you can receive. Helpline: 0800 023 9324 |
| To access "Your Care" you must register using the link. Your Care provides an engaging health management platform with access to additional wellbeing products and services with more focus on proactive care, delivering effective, evidence-based interventions designed to help live happier and healthier lives. | |
| Occupational stress | Information relating to the management of occupational stress |
| Occupational health | People Asset Management provides advice to the Council and its employees with regard to fitness for work, prevention of work-related ill health and the promotion of good health. A management referral process is also available for Counselling and Physiotherapy |
| Access to Work Mental Health Support Service | The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is funded by DWP that can give you a mental health professional to talk to if you are experiencing mental health difficulties. The Service is free and completely confidential |
| How we work together to support your health and wellbeing |
Local mental wellbeing support
| Links | Summary |
|---|---|
| Andys Mans Club | Men's suicide prevention charity |
| M.A.N.T.A.L.K | Local group in Blairgowrie helping men struggling with their mental health |
| Mental Health and Wellbeing Support | Information relating to mental health and wellbeing available via the our Early Intervention and Prevention Team |
| Mindspace | Promoting positive mental health for the people of Perth and Kinross |
| The Neuk Mental Health Crisis Centre | A hub where anyone in Perth and Kinross can access immediate support when they or someone they care for is experiencing mental health crisis |
| PLUSPerth | A member-led mental health charity to improve the lives of people living in Perth & Kinross |
| Wellbeing Support Services | Short term support and intervention to adults aged 16 plus who have mental health needs |
| Womens Wellbeing Club | Women's Wellbeing Club is a peer support group run by volunteers |
| Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing | Support for children and young people |
| Alzheimer Scotland - Perth | Perth Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre offering people living with dementia, their families and carers, or anyone worried about dementia, information advice or support |
National wellbeing support
| Links | Summary |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Foundation | Find out how to look after your mental health and help prevent mental ill health developing |
| Men Matter Scotland | A positive support network for men, to promote wellbeing and to prevent suicide in men |
| MIND - Guidance for managers - How to support staff | How to support employees who are experiencing mental health problem |
| Mind to Mind | Find out how to improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful |
| Mountains Mend Minds | Getting active in the outdoors to help your wellbeing |
| NHS Inform - Mental Health | Identifying, treating and managing mental health problems and disorders |
| See Me Scotland | National programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination |
| National Wellbeing Hub | A hub full of ideas on how to stay well for everyone working in health, social care and social work in Scotland |
| Self care plan (Word doc, 63 KB) | Develop a selfcare plan. When you discover what you are neglecting create a plan for change |
| The Suicide? Help! app is a Tayside resource with information on how to support someone in crisis | |
| Wellbeing planning tool (PDF, 711 KB) | A tool to help identify stressors and mange your wellbeing |
Last modified on 21 January 2025
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