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Breathing Space is a free, confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Anna Freud Centre is a UK charity focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families. Free resources are available to download for under 5s, children and young people, families, and professionals.

The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Text AFC to 85258.

BRAVE Online is a free, fun programme that helps kids and teens (ages 3–17) learn how to manage worries and feel less anxious. You go through 10 easy online sessions with cool activities that teach you how to relax, think positively, and handle tricky feelings. Plus, there’s friendly support from a therapist by email to help you along the way! And there’s help for parents too.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a UK charity supporting anyone feeling down or struggling with life. Aimed mainly at young people and men, the site offers free advice, real stories, and help with issues like mental health, loneliness, and suicidal thoughts. It’s all about taking a stand against feeling rubbish, because you’re not alone. Helpline 5pm -midnight and webchat open 365 days a year

Catch It is a free app that helps you manage feelings like anxiety, depression, anger, or confusion . You track your mood, reflect on your thoughts, and learn how to turn thinking around, all in a simple mood diary format. It’s great for anyone aged 12+ looking to better understand and improve their mental wellbeing.

The Charlie Waller Trust offers a comprehensive collection of free, evidence-based mental health resources aimed at supporting young people, parents, carers, and professionals. Their resource library includes practical guides, lesson plans, and toolkits on topics such as anxiety, self-harm, resilience, and supporting young people during transitions. These materials are designed to facilitate open conversations and provide actionable strategies to promote mental wellbeing. All resources are available for free download, with printed copies offered at no cost up to a certain limit.

Clear Fear is a free app that helps young people manage anxiety using tools based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It includes breathing exercises, mood tracking, and tips to face fears and build resilience. Designed for ages 11–19, it offers quick, practical support for anxious thoughts and feelings.

a free app designed to help families and friends support young people aged 11 and over with a diagnosed mental health condition. Using a strengths-based approach, the app focuses on identifying and building upon the positive attributes and resilience of the young person. It provides tools and guidance to help supporters create a positive environment that encourages change, while also helping them recognise and utilise their own strengths. Please note that the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace professional mental health care.

Crisis Counselling offers free counselling therapy to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.

Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.

The Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Service in West Dunbartonshire offers quick support to young people aged 14–24 (or up to 26 if care experienced) who are in distress.  If you're struggling with issues like anxiety, low mood, self-harm, panic attacks, or low self-esteem, your GP or someone at your school or college can refer you.

You’ll be contacted within 24 hours and supported for up to 14 days by a friendly practitioner who will help you manage your current challenges and feel more in control.

A free app for older teens or young adults featuring an anxiety test, relaxing music, guided meditation, TED talks, a thought diary and ideas for activities to help when you’re feeling anxious.

Happify is an app with fun games, quizzes, and mindfulness tasks to help young people (11 to 19) feel better, reduce stress, and boost their mood. It lets you pick tracks that match what you’re going through, like worry, confidence, or sleep, and works at your own pace. The free version includes lots you can do, though some extra features cost money.

HappyMaps is a free UK-based website that helps find trusted mental health support for children and young people. It offers advice on behaviour, self-harm, and emotional wellbeing, along with links to helplines, apps, and counselling services appropriate for different ages. It’s great if you’re waiting for specialist help or want to find resources yourself meanwhile.

An app and website packed with guided meditations, mindfulness tools, sleep soundscapes, and stress-management exercises.It’s great for learning to manage everyday worries, improve sleep, or just take a mental break.There is a free version with limited content, and a subscription gives access to the full library.

A helpful site with easy-to-understand health advice for kids, parents, and carers. Find tips on keeping your child healthy, spotting common illnesses, and knowing when to get extra help. You can find out about attending hospital and clinic appointments, with examples of children and young people’s experiences with health services. There are also links to supporting websites and other sources of help.

A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life. 

A free UK NHS-backed online learning and resource hub offering mental health education and advice for adults. It provides trusted information and e-learning to help parents, carers, professionals and volunteers understand and support the mental health of children, young people, adults and older adults.

An online self-help program designed to help users prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is like an interactive, online self-help book which teaches skills based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). You can log back in to at any time to learn more skills or to add to your workbooks and diaries.

This awareness-raising resource from NHS GGC aims to promote basic awareness and understanding of mental health and topics that are associated with and can impact on mental health and wellbeing.

It is a cascading and capacity building resource that aims to support partners and organisations deliver on the public mental health agenda. The focus of Healthy Minds is prevention and early intervention.

The sessions can be delivered in person or online.

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for. Also includes a service directory with details of health and wellbeing services across Scotland.

Provides a youth and adult helpline and services offering support for people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The site provides a youth hub, self-help resources, information, online support groups and a helpline to help individuals understand their anxiety and find practical ways to manage it.

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 mental health text service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. By texting SHOUT to 85258, users are connected with a trained volunteer who offers calm, non‑judgemental support through difficult moments.
Shout also offers PeerChat for 16–25‑year‑olds, connecting young people with trained peer supporters their own age for additional youth‑focused mental health support.

A mental health charity in West Dunbartonshire offering free support for residents aged 16+. Services include 1:1 counselling, peer support, guided self‑help, mental health support work, social and walking groups, relaxation and Tai Chi classes, and bereavement support. Support is available across multiple community locations, and self‑referrals are welcomed.

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

Time for You is an online wellbeing support service for anyone experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties aged 16 and over and living in Scotland. Time for You offers access to Wellbeing Coaching and Counselling for anyone experiencing symptoms that have a limited effect on their daily life.

Tullochan supports both young people aged 5-25 and those aged 25+ through a range of development programmes delivered from our Tullochan Training Academy, within Primary/Secondary schools or through their Social Enterprises. Programmes such as Timber Transitions, Furniture Fix, Gardening & Landscaping, Personal Development, Work Placements within their cafe 'The Common Good', or Employability sessions are on offer, alongside LGBTQ+ Youth Action Group and High School Drop-in Youth Club. Their support allows young people and the wider community to improve their mental health and wellbeing, break down barriers and progress positively into education, employment or training.

Improving access to mental health treatment by developing therapy resources using images instead of text.

Anxiety UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting people living with anxiety disorders and phobias.

They offer a 24/7 free Self-care Infoline, along with a texting service (07537 416 905), email support, peer-led groups, courses, and a helpful chatbot—providing practical guidance and reassurance whenever you need it .

NHS GGC page that gives reliable information and help for people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are dealing with mental health challenges. It explains conditions, support options, and treatment paths, and includes materials in British Sign Language. The site shows how to connect with local NHS teams, find help in a crisis, and access both professional services and self-help tools.

The Anxious Child is a booklet guide for parents about supporting a child experiencing anxiety.

Credit; The Mental Health Foundation

This website provides resources for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

CBT has been proven to help mental health problems. This website provides CBT self help and therapy resources, including worksheets and information sheets, plus videos and self help mp3s.

A peer-to-peer support group in West Dunbartonshire for people aged 16+, offering a safe, non-judgemental space to share experiences and challenge mental health stigma. They run a range of wellbeing activities and talking groups, including meditation, walks, sports, and regular drop-in and peer support sessions.

End the stigma ❤️

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Daylight is a free NHS-approved app for adults in Scotland to help manage anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It offers short, daily exercises tailored to your needs, aiming to reduce worry and improve wellbeing over time. It's not for under-18s or those in crisis but can be a helpful tool for managing mild to moderate anxiety.
You can start today! (first part of your postcode is required when you sign up)

Mentally Healthy Schools from Anna Freud brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information and advice for primary and secondary schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

A website with courses you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. You can learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing. Courses are available for students (16yrs+), adults, and parents/carers.

It is free, use the code Scotland2020 and an email address to sign up. 

This comprehensive document gathers some resources listed individually on this site and more! It shares a range of suggested resources (curricular packs, toolkits, guidance etc) that can be used in early years, schools, by youth providers to help protect, promote, and support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. 

A leading initiative dedicated to supporting student mental health across Scotland that empowers students to access trusted resources, challenge stigma, and build a more positive, supportive campus community.