Wellbeing support services help people look after their mental health, build confidence, and manage challenges in everyday life.
Across Perth and Kinross, support is focused on early help and prevention, helping people develop skills and strategies to support their own mental health and wellbeing.
Support may be provided by health and social care services, community organisations, and national support services.
What wellbeing support looks like
Wellbeing support may help if you are:
- feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed
- finding it harder to cope with day‑to‑day life
- experiencing stress or changes in your circumstances
- looking for support to improve confidence or wellbeing
Support can include:
- information and guidance
- practical and emotional support
- help to develop self‑management skills
- group‑based or community‑based support
- support to improve wellbeing, confidence and social connection
You do not need a diagnosis to access wellbeing support.
Local wellbeing support
There are a range of wellbeing support services available across Perth and Kinross:
Wellbeing Team
The Wellbeing team provides short‑term, strengths‑based support for adults aged 16 and over living in rural areas of Perth and Kinross.
Community Link Workers
Our Community Link Workers offer one‑to‑one support for anyone aged 16+ to improve health and wellbeing.
Community and third‑sector support
Many people benefit from wellbeing support provided by community and voluntary organisations.
This may include:
- peer support groups
- wellbeing and activity groups
- community drop‑ins
- support connected to social inclusion, confidence and connection
Mindspace is an innovative charity that has been supporting people experiencing mental ill health for over 40 years. Their aim is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for both adults and young people within Perth and Kinross.
You can search for local services and community support using ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) and Third Sector Interface service navigator.
National wellbeing support
National services also provide information, guidance and self‑help support for mental health and wellbeing.
You may find the following helpful:
- NHS Inform - mental health and wellbeing, including self‑help guides
- Breathing Space, a free and confidential listening service for adults in Scotland
- SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), offering practical wellbeing support and mental health advice
- Penumbra Mental Health, supporting recovery and wellbeing across Scotland
- Mental Health Foundation (Scotland), with evidence‑based wellbeing resources
Accessing wellbeing support
Some wellbeing services allow self‑referral, while others may be accessed through your GP or another professional.
If you are unsure what support might be right for you, speaking with your GP is often a helpful first step.
Urgent and crisis support
Wellbeing support services are not designed to provide crisis care.
If you are worried about immediate safety or risk, urgent help is available:
- Contact NHS 24 by calling 111
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- Call 999 in an emergency
Information about Adult support and protection is available on the Perth & Kinross Council website.
