Active Health - https://www.velocitylove.co.uk/projects/activehealth
Addictions Counselling Inverness – Tel: 01463 220995 Email@ info@addictionscounsellinginverness.org
(for people affected by addiction and substance misuse)
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 9177 650 or web 0800 9177 650 or web help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk (daily meetings in Inverness area available)
Appointments – Raigmore – Tel: 704000
(to find out about hospital appointments)
Ambulance Transport – Tel: 0300 123 1236
(to arrange transport to hospital appointments)
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Befrienders Highland- (Mental Health Service – Tel: 01463 235675 - anyone who is 18yrs+ and has experienced mental ill health, is lonely or isolated and lives in the Highland or Argyll and Bute regions can be referred or refer themselves.) (Dementia – Tel: 03303 552255 - anyone who either has a diagnosis of dementia or has memory difficulties which may lead to dementia OR is a person who cares for someone with dementia and live in the Highland Council Region)
Bereavement Counselling – Cruse 0845 600 2227
(for bereavement support, counselling, education, advice and information)
Breast Screening (3 yearly) – Tel: 713222
Breathing Space – Tel: 0800 838587 or web www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
(for those experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety)
(Brook Highland) – now called North25 – Tel: 07565254433
(free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to under 25’s)
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CAB – Tel: 01463 237664 (or make appointment at Reception) - 29-31 Union Street, Inverness or email on: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/ (for advice on benefits, housing, employment, debt and community care)
Cheerful Chesters – Tel: 221204 Address: Raigmore Community Hall, Ashton Road, Raigmore Estate, Inverness
(to help people with severe respiratory problems through regular gentle exercise)
Chiropodist – self referral via forms from Reception or our website
Corbett Centre – Tel: 729282 Address: Coronation Park, Inverness
(day service for adults with disabilities)
Crossreach – Tel: 718069 Address: Cameron House, Culduthel Rd, Inverness IV2 4YG
Christian care and support, particularly to children and families, those affected by substance misuse, those with learning disabilities and older people
Cycle Scheme:
(to increase mental and physical well-being through supportive, regular group bicycle rides – welcomes riders of all abilities. It is suitable for those with low self-esteem, feelings of isolation, lacking in confidence or motivation, low mood or anxiety. It is run by Velocity Ourtreach Team. Bikes and other cycle equipment are provided – participants are only required to wear trainers, comfortable clothes and a water bottle and snack)
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Dental Helpline – Tel: 0845 6442271
(for information regarding registering with a dentist, or for emergency dental care)
Dunbar Centre – Tel: 01463-226534 Address: 86 Church Street, Inverness
(friendship services)
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Family Planning – Tel: 704202 Address: Raigmore Hopsital
Foodbank – must be referred by Practice. Voucher available from Practice Manager
Friendship Service (see Dunbar Centre)
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Guided Self Help – GP referral only
GUM Clinic – Tel: 704202 Address: Raigmore Hospital (see also Brook Highland, Sexual Health)
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Handyman Scheme – Tel: 229151
(for people aged 65 or over who have difficulty carrying out small jobs around the home, and for people of any age with a disability)
Highland Crisis Accommodation – 57 Church Street, Inverness. Tel: 01463 718693/01463 233773/07850 527522
Emergency accommodation for homeless.
Highland Hospice - Tel: 01463 243132
(for adults with incurable life limiting disease, their relatives and carers)
Highlife Highland https://www.highlifehighland.com/
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Larch House – Tel 704678
(A community service facility for those with mental health issues)
Listening Well Service (LWS) / Listening Time for You (LT4U) - https://listenwellscotland.org.uk/welcome-to-lt4u/
(a confidential service provided by Listen Well Scotland, which enables you to talk to a professionally trained listener about your concerns or worries, who will listen to you in confidence, offering you respect, time and space)
Living Life – Tel: 0800 328 9655
(for those feeling low, anxious or stressed)
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Mackenzie Centre – Tel: 231488
(for re-ablement - short term support to help you back to independence)
MacMillan Nursing Service – Tel: 233659
(help and support for people with cancer and other life limiting conditions)
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Netley Day Therapy Centre – Tel: 227914 Address: Laxford House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness
(drop in service on Wednesdays for those living with a life limiting condition, their relatives and carers – can access OT, Nurses, Complimentary Therapy, Support, Social Work Physio, Chapliancy)
North25 (previously Brook St) – Tel: 07565254433
(free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to under 25’s)
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Osprey House – Tel: 716888 Address: Raigmore Avenue, Inverness
(for those experiencing drug or alcohol related issues)
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Palliative Care Helpline - 01463 706655 or https://highlandhospice.org/what-we-do/end-of-life-care-together/palliative-care-helpline
Phoenix Centre – Tel: 705597 Address: Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
(child and adolescent mental health service)
Pre-Op Clinic, Raigmore – Tel: 706108
(for information regarding pre-operative assessment and tests)
Physiotherapy – Tel: 0800 917 9390 or web https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints
(for advice and help with muscle or joint problems - referral to a physiotherapist will be done by your GP or other healthcare professional)
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Samaritans – Tel: 01463 713456 or 0330 0945717 Address: 61-67 Tomnahurich St, Inverness IV3 5DT
(talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you)
Sexual Health – Tel: 704202 Address: Raigmore Hospital (see also Brook Highland for under 25’s)
(for sexual health or contraception advice and services)
Smoking Cessation – Tel: 704928 (Highland Smoking Cessation Service, or contact your local pharmacy)
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Toe Nail Cutting Service – Mackenzie Centre, 23a Culduthel Road, Inverness. Tel: 231488 (£15 for 1st appointment, £10 for all other appointments)
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Volunteer Transport – Tel: 226662
(provides non-emergency transport to anyone registered with a GP in Inverness who is unable to access Community Health care facilities)
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Wheelchair & Seating Service – Tel: 704167 Address: Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
(provides wheelchairs and seating services to patients with long term disabilities which impairs their ability to walk)