Relationship Issues

Relationship issues are often complex and very individual, this can make them difficult to explore, however the following links and contacts may be helpful for you:

Community Mediation

Sometimes problems can escalate and this can cause disputes in your neighbourhood or local community. The Community Mediation service involves introducing an impartial third party to help resolve such disputes. If you want to know more, or to arrange an informal chat contact Alyson Keiller - alyson.keiller@shetland.org or tel: 01595 743934

Family Mediation

Family mediation supports parents and children through family change and disruption, particularly where this has occurred as a result of separation, divorce or family restructuring. The service can help families learn to communicate more effectively and to consider their options for the future. Contact Shona Manson - shona.manson@shetland.org Tel: 01595 743859

Hopeline UK

A confidential helpline service staffed by trained professionals who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone concerned about themselves or a young person they know who may be at risk. The helpline is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm and 7pm – 10pm, and 2pm – 5pm on weekends. Helpline: 0800 068 41 41.

Parentline Scotland

ParentLine Scotland is a service provided by CHILDREN 1st, one of Scotland's leading and longest established childcare charities. CHILDREN 1ST works to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood. They believe in helping parents so that they can provide the best possible care for their children. ParentLine Scotland can be contacted on their free, confidential helpline 0808 800 2222 - open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 - 5pm and Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 9pm. Further information and fact sheets can be downloaded at www.children1st.org.uk

Relationships Scotland Couple Counselling

Relationship Counselling is there to offer people a safe space in which they can explore how they feel about and experience their relationships with counsellors who are trained in and experienced in working with relationship difficulties. They aren’t there to tell you what to do or to judge or try to advise you, and they don’t have an agenda about ‘saving’ the relationship. For further details visit the Relationships Scootland Couple Counselling website or contact ccshetland@tiscali.co.uk or Tel: 01595 692719

Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Tel: 08457 90 90 90 Email: jo@samaritans.org

Sexual Abuse Survivors

S.A.S. are a Shetland based friendly support network who believe: Sexual abuse can happen once or many times, when a person of any age, sex or nationality is MADE to watch, look at or take part in anything sexual. Sexual abuse can have a long term effect. To find out about support group meetings you can call the 24 hour answer-phone: 0774 7097160 or email: s_a_survivors@hotmail.com

Supportline

SupportLine provides emotional support and information to children, young people and adults throughout the UK by a telephone helpline, email and post. The service is particularly aimed at those who are vulnerable, isolated, at risk and victims of any form of abuse. They deal with a wide range of issues including child abuse, self harm, eating disorders, domestic violence, mental health, anxiety, and depression. The Helpline number is: 01708 765200. For more information about Supportline you can go to: www.supportline.org.uk or email: info@supportline.org.uk

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid work to end violence against women. Shetland women’s aid can offer you confidential information and support on keeping yourself and your family as safe as possible. They can tell you about your rights to legal protection, housing and money. You can contact the local office on 01595 692070 or email Shetland_womens_aid@hotmail.com Women’s Aid also operate a national Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234

Young Minds Parents Helpline

Young Minds provides a telephone helpline service to parents with a concern about their child's emotional problems or behaviour. You can call the Helpline on: 0808 802 55 44. There is also an information service: 0800 018 2138.

Related Issues

Relationship issues can sometimes cause other problems or occur as a result of ongoing issues. The following topics may be of interest to you:

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Anger
• Depression
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Problems
• Social Issues
• Stress