mental health
Information Provided by Argyll & Bute Council
Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time in their life, and if you or someone you know or care for is experiencing mental health issues, the Argyll and Bute Mental Health teams are here to offer support and help.
We support people who have or think they may have mental health problems, such as depression, phobias, anxiety disorders or schizophrenia.
Within Argyll and Bute Council Social Work Department the Mental Health team offer assessment and care management for people experiencing mental health difficulties. This includes undertaking a Personal Outcomes Plan which identifies the specific needs of individuals who are experiencing severe or enduring mental health illness and this is done in partnership with health colleagues.
Mental Health Officers offer a variety of duties under appropriate mental health legislation, including specialist assessments under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.
Contact details for the local Community Mental Health teams are listed below.
Local teams
Phone (for all areas): 01546 605517
Bute
Union Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0HD
Dunoon
Cowal Community Mental Health Team, Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon
Helensburgh
Victoria Integrated Care Unit, Jeannie Deans Centre, 93 East king Street, Helensburgh, G84 7BU
Campbeltown
Community Mental Health Team, Ionad nan Eilean, Campbeltown Hospital, Campbeltown
Islay
Islay Service Point, Jamieson Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7HL
Mid Argyll
The Caladh Centre, Aros, Lochgilphead, PA31 8LD
Oban, Lorn and the Isles
Willow View Community Care Centre, Lower Soroba, Oban, PA34 4SB
Useful Links
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
The Office of the Public Guardian
National Schizophrenic Fellowship (Scotland)
Useful Websites
See Me is Scotland's national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination. We are encouraging people to take action to make a difference. You can be part of that change by joining a movement of thousands of people across Scotland.
Daylight is a smartphone-based app that provides help to people experiencing symptoms of worry and anxiety, using evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques, voice, and animation.
Sleepio is a clinically-evidenced sleep improvement programme that is fully automated and highly personalised, using cognitive behavioural techniques to help improve poor sleep.
Sleep Action - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive through healthy sleep. Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) is the UK’s oldest sleep charity and leading provider of sleep support, training, and resources.
NHS Inform - If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or low, or having problems sleeping or dealing with grief – find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful.
SAMH - SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others.
Breathing Space - A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland age 16 years or over, feeling low, anxious or depressed. We are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and providing information.
Mental health information and advice - Our mental health information and advice is based on evidence and the lived experiences of real people. Find out how to look after your mental health and help prevent mental ill health from developing.
Mental health | NHS inform - Identifying, treating and managing mental health problems and disorders
NHS mental health services - Find out how to access NHS mental health services and where to get urgent help.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation: Homepage - BDD Foundation
MIND: Useful contacts - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - Mind
The Listening Service: The Listening Service | (theladecentre.com)