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Your Trusted Mental Health Support in Glasgow
We are SAMH, Scottish Action for Mental Health, dedicated to transforming mental health support across Scotland. Our mission is to provide accessible, immediate assistance through initiatives like The Nook, Scotland's first network of walk-in mental health hubs, which eliminate barriers such as appointments, referrals, and waiting lists. With decades of experience in mental health advocacy, we offer tailored services including the SAMH Information Service, Time for You wellbeing programmes, and suicide prevention resources.Our team of experts delivers evidence-based support, prioritising community engagement and education through free e-learning and local outreach. As a trusted charity, we uphold transparency, ethical standards, and client-centric care, ensuring no one faces mental health challenges alone. We collaborate with partners like SeeMe RespectMe to amplify our impact, continuously striving to create a Scotland where mental health is understood, valued, and supported without stigma.
Services
The Nook Hubs
Information Service
Time for You Programme
Suicide Prevention
Community Training
Volunteering Support
Fundraising Assistance
Story Sharing
E-learning Courses
Media Enquiries
Highlights and features
- We provide barrier-free access to mental health support with no appointments required.
- Our services operate alongside NHS resources to complement existing care pathways.
- We offer suicide prevention resources developed with clinical expertise.
- Our team delivers free mental health e-learning to communities across Scotland.
- We maintain transparent referral processes for specialist support when needed.
Services
The Nook Hubs
Our Nook hubs provide immediate, appointment-free mental health support across Scotland. These accessible spaces welcome anyone experiencing emotional distress, offering professional guidance without waiting lists. Services include crisis intervention, peer support, and signposting to longer-term care, operating Monday to Friday with extended hours in Glasgow.
Information Service
Our specialist advisors offer confidential mental health guidance via phone and email. Available 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, we help individuals understand their options, connect with local resources, and navigate care pathways. The service supports both personal enquiries and carers seeking assistance for loved ones.
Time for You Programme
This structured programme addresses mild to moderate mental health challenges through guided sessions. Participants develop coping strategies with trained facilitators using cognitive behavioural techniques. The six-week course combines group work and personal reflection, focusing on practical skills for daily life improvement and emotional resilience building.
Suicide Prevention
We deliver targeted suicide prevention initiatives including risk assessment training and emergency resource portals. Our 24/7 online hub connects users to immediate help options while local outreach teams collaborate with healthcare providers to strengthen community safety networks across high-risk demographics in Scotland.
Community Training
Free e-learning modules equip communities with mental health first aid skills. Courses cover stigma reduction, active listening, and early intervention techniques. Participants receive accredited certificates, enabling them to support colleagues, family members, or community groups with confidence and clinical accuracy.
Questions
What mental health services does SAMH offer in Glasgow?
Our Glasgow services include The Nook walk-in hub, Time for You wellbeing programme, and suicide prevention resources. We provide immediate support without appointments at Brunswick House, with specialist advisors available Monday to Friday.
How can I access SAMH's mental health support?
Visit any Nook hub without booking, call our Information Service on 0344 800 0550, or complete our free mental health e-learning. Crisis support is available through our 24/7 online resources portal.
Does SAMH provide help for suicide prevention?
Yes, we offer specialist suicide prevention training, risk assessment guidance, and emergency contact directories. Our website provides immediate access to crisis lines and local support options across Scotland.
Can I volunteer with SAMH's mental health initiatives?
We welcome volunteers for community outreach, peer support roles, and fundraising events. Training is provided to ensure you can safely contribute to our mission of improving Scotland's mental health outcomes.
What areas does SAMH serve across Scotland?
Our services operate nationwide with physical hubs in Glasgow and Aberdeen. The Information Service supports all Scottish regions, while digital resources like e-learning and crisis portals are accessible UK-wide.
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Brian Fretwell
Oct 20, 2020
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Samh sweep everything under the carpet and tell people to be respectful but find it acceptable that people can get in other people's faces and that is respectful and everything they say is repetitive and cant have a laugh and set up football and can't even have staff at it
