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Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health is a charitable organisation providing support and services to people with Mental Health throughout Falkirk and District.
Falkirk and District Association
for Mental Health
Charitable Organisation
Helping People with Mental Health Problems
In and around Falkirk
At Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health, our aim is to "assist people to recover from mental health problems and to promote mental well being".
We provide a wide range of services to give people with mental health empowerment and a better quality of life.
If you would like to know more about this charity or would like to become a volunteer, please us call today
01324 671600
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What We Do
Established in 1981, the Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health is a membership organisation managed by a Board of Directors. We have 13 members of staff and 106 volunteers.
Our services provide support to those people with mental health problems and include:
- Drop In Centre
- Service Users and Carers Reference Group
- Counselling
- Activity Groups
- Resource Room/Library
- Support for Carers
- Befriending
- Support Groups
- Link Service
If you are suffering from mental health and would like help, support or just somebody to talk to, please call us today on 01324 671600
Alternatively, if you wish to become a volunteer, please visit our website for further details.
Drop In Centre
Open to people aged 16+, the Drop in Centre is a great place to have a chat over coffee and enjoy various activities. Specific problems can be discussed on a one to one basis, and there is always someone around to listen.
Service Users and Carers Reference Group
This group meets once a month and offers friendship and support. All members have experienced mental health and the group provides a good forum to discuss ways of improving existing adult mental health services.
Counselling
We offer a FREE of charge counselling service (accredited by COSCA) to anyone aged 16+ who lives in Falkirk and District. Please visit our website for further details.
Activities
Activities help promote recovery and increase confidence. Our current activities include:
- Allsorts Women's Group
- The Media Group
- Next Steps Course
Please check our website for any updates or changes.
Resources
If you require information on Mental Health, Wellbeing, Welfare Benefits and more - we have an excellent library and resource room available to all service users.
Carers Support
If you are caring for someone with Mental Health, Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health offer carers education courses, one to one support, information, advice and more!
If you are interested in any of the services we provide or would like to know more about Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health, please call us today
01324 671600
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âThe counselling service has changed my lifeâ¦..I was on medication for years and felt as though I was just existing. However, having attended counselling at FDAMH I am much more positive about the future and my family can see a real difference in meâ¦â¦Thank you so muchâ¦.â
âI am a carer of someone who has mental health problems. I attend the carers support group and I cannot tell you just how important it is to me to be with people who understand the difficulties of being a carer. The group provides support, information, and real friendshipâ¦â¦.you are never judged and always valuedâ¦!
âI have no words to express the thanks that I have for those people who have brought a sense of normality to my life. It is no longer a life stuck behind doors but one of being able to go out and do things that other people doâ¦â¦Thank you so muchâ¦â
âI would like to say thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome at FDAMH: for boosting my confidence and showing me that there is always a way forward in times of despairâ¦â