Argyll & Bute services & helpful information
ADDICTION SUPPORT
Argyll and Bute Addiction Team (ABAT)
If you or someone you know is affected by addiction such as drugs or alcohol. Phone: 01631 571294
Smoke-Free Highland
There to help, advise, encourage, motivate and support you at every step of your journey.
Tel: 07968 202284
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Argyll Wellbeing Hub
Argyll Wellbeing Hub is ultimately a suicide prevention and mental health support service.
Email: info@argyllwellbeinghub.com
Tel: 01631 562105
Kintyre Link Club
07535 036953
Hope Kitchen – New Hope
If you need food or other support, please contact
Tel: 01631 565730
Email: officehopekitchen@gmail.com
Oban Recovery Cafe
This is a peer-to-peer support group for people in recovery for alcohol or drug use. Tel: 01631 565730
Mental Health Musings
Our radio show is a mix of mental health topics ranging from depression to addiction, with an eclectic mix of music from the past to the present.
Email: thementalhealthmusings@gmail. com
We Are With You in Scotland
As a leading provider of behaviour change services in Scotland, we are never far away from those who need us.
Email: enquiries@wearewithyou.org.uk
Women’s Aid Argyll & Bute
Domestic abuse is a fundamental violation of human rights that crosses all social boundaries and is committed by all types of men, from all walks of life.
Tel: 01369 706636
Email: info@abwa.org.uk
Lines are open 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4.30pm (Monday - Friday)
Hugs of Argyll
Therapy pony to raise awareness about supporting mental health.
Tel: 07833 39837
BEREAVEMENT
Anam Cara Fasgadh
Offers free holidays to families bereaved through the death of a baby, child or young person.
Email: info@anamcarafasgadh.org
Oban Hospice: The Dove Centre
Life-limiting illness can have many challenges for those affected and their relatives.
Tel: 01631 561315
Email: info@anamcarafasgadh.org
North Argyll Carers
Aims to provide a person-centred support service to all carers in Oban, Lorn & the Isles.
Tel: 01631 564422
Email: info@northargyllcarers.org.uk
OTHER SERVICES
Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis
Tel: 0800 121 4685
Email: info@northargyllcarers.org.uk
Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice
Local, independent charity which provides free, impartial, and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.
Tel: 01546 605550
Oban Youth Cafe
Provides free or low-cost youth work activities and support for young people. Tel: 01631 567399
Email: kirsty.obanyouthcafe@hotmail.co.uk
Recentre
Holistic Health Centre that creates a peaceful, healing space for the community to rest, restore, rebalance.
Email: recentreoban@gmail.com
Web: www.recentreoban.com
Mid Argyll Youth Development Service - MAYDS
An award winning charity organisation with a focus on providing a wide range of recreational, educational, social and learning opportunities to young people between the ages of 0 and 25 years old. 01546 603231 info@mayds.org.uk https://www.mayds.org.uk
SUPPORTING UNPAID CARERS
Dochas Centre 01546 600022