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Our Services & Activities

SLMHA is an established local charity with over 33 years experience of providing psychological and social contact and practical support for adults suffering from mental ill-health in Skye and Lochalsh.

We offer informal, accessible mental health support for adults across Skye and Lochalsh. Because everyone's journey is different, we don't look for medical referrals or ask you to fill out complicated forms. We simply provide a safe, homely space where you can get the help you need, when you need it.

Our support focuses on these key areas:

Drop-In & Outreach Support: Immediate, trusted help right in our hub or out in the wider community.

Activities & Social Connection: Meaningful ways to build your skills, boost your confidence, and meet new people.

Decider Skills Courses: To help you better understand emotions, manage distress and make more skilful choices.

Explore our specific services below to see how we can support you today.

Drop-In Centres & Outreach Support

You do not need a medical referral, an appointment, or a formal diagnosis to use our drop-in services. You don't even need to phone ahead—you can simply walk through our doors for a friendly chat and a cuppa.

The Outreach Support operates by referral only, through the local Mental Health Team, and you can access counselling sessions and mental health advice and signposting.

We operate from two primary locations to ensure support is accessible across Skye and Lochalsh:

  • Am Fasgadh (The Shelter) – Portree
  • An Drochaid (The Bridge) – Kyle of Lochalsh
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Am Fasgadh (The Shelter) our drop-in location in the north of the island, Portree

An Drochaid (The Bridge) at the Lighthouse Coffee shop in Kyle of Lochalsh

Activities & Social Connection

We always have a range of activities on the go. These are designed so that you can come, when you are able, and join in at any stage. The activities we run include Arts and Crafts, Gardening at our allotment, Board games, Music request Fridays (with Karaoke) , Crosswords and puzzles. To find out what activities are on at the moment just keep an eye on our News or our socials Facebook, Instagram etc

There is never any pressure to join in—you can participate as much or as little as you like.

Decider Skills Courses

There is 2 Decider Skills Courses that help people to:

  • Understand and name emotions
  • Manage distress and reduce impulsive behaviour
  • Improve communication and relationships
  • Build confidence and resilience
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Our Furniture Project

The Association has been running a furniture project for some years now. We uplift unwanted furniture that is in good, clean working condition and pass it on to those who need it. There are times when we have surplus furniture which enables us to sell items but priority always goes to those in most need.

To request an item of furniture, or donate it, please get in touch. Let us know what you need and if possible the sizes, e.g. if you need a fridge to fit in a certain space etc.

Learn More About the Project

Be part of it

If you think we can help you and need our support we would be so happy to have you. Get in touch if you need support.

We are open 365 days a year, and we provides a safe and comfortable place in which to escape the isolation that so often goes with a mental health problem. We don’t do therapy or counselling but we what we do provide is friendship and support with a human face. We offer advice and guidance, emotional support, help with forms and phone calls, help in dealing with other organisations and speaking up for what you want, plus whatever practical support we can.

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