Mental illness is one of the major public health challenges in Scotland. Around one in three people are estimated to be affected by mental illness in any one year. Improving mental health is a priority for the Scottish Government.”
https://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Health/Services/Mental-Health
Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK, and, at present, Inverclyde has the second highest suicide rate in Scotland.
Everyone should have the opportunity to talk and feel included and that is why Morton in the Community are opening Cappielow Park on a Monday evening between 7pm and 9pm.
Starting on Monday 20 May 2019, this is a completely free service and no registration is required. You can simply turn up.
If you would like more information on TEAM TALK please get in touch with our health project worker Jonny Roy by calling 01475 731949 or emailing jroy@mortoncommunity.net
If you feel you require urgent support, there are various support services including:
Mind Mosaic Inverclyde
Breathing Space
breathingspace.scot/about-us/who-we-are/
Samaritans
Inverclyde Council Mental Health Services
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adults-older-people/community-mental-health-services