info@thestandrewspractice.com

Emergency Contacts

Crisis Contacts

The St Andrews Practice is a private healthcare provider and does not provide urgent or crisis services, nor emergency assistance.

We will always recommend that where a person is in mental health crisis and cannot maintain their safety, that they access services delivered through the NHS . The NHS provides mental health crises services with the levels of support , monitoring and rapid response that a private practice cannot replicate.

If you , or someone you care for,  are experiencing high levels of distress /chronic and severe self harm episode/ suicidal thinking, we advise that you :

  1. Contact your registered GP, during the hours of 8-5pm for an emergency appointment. They will arrange to see you and refer you on to the appropriate crisis service.
  2. Contact NHS 24 on 111 , during evenings, weekends and public holidays. They will arrange an out of hours appointment.
  3. IF YOU OR SOMEBODY YOU CARE FOR IS IN IMMEDIATE LIFE THREATENING DANGER, ALWAYS CALL 999.

Services local to St Andrews  

Additional services provided by NHS Fife, which require a GP referral include:

  • Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTS)
  • Addictions services
  • Eating Disorder Advanced Intervention Service
  • nhsfife.org

St Andrews University Student Services

  • Advice, support , counselling and therapy for students of the University of St Andrews. The ASC (Advice and Support Centre) is a friendly front face of Student Services, and you can call 01334 46 2020  during office hours or outwith 01334
  • Email theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk

ASC | Current Students | University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)

Fife Women’s Aid

  • A range of practical and emotional support services for women who are experiencing , or have experienced domestic abuse , based in Glenrothes
  • Phone: 0808 802 5555      Email:    info@fifewomensaid.org.uk   

Website : Services for Women – Fife Women’s Aid (fifewomensaid.org.uk)

FRASAC – Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre

  • Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is an independent voluntary organisation that offers a range of free and confidential time limited support to anyone 12+, of any gender, who has been raped or sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Kirkaldy.
  • Phone: 01592 642336       Email :   info@frasac.org.uk     
  • Website : About FRASAC | FRASAC

FASS – Fife Alcohol Support Service

 We are with you (Formerly Addaction)

  • A national service with local branches in Leven and Dundee, for individuals seeking help with substance/alcohol misuse and addiction
  • Phone: 01333  433636            Email:

Website : Fife – With You (wearewithyou.org.uk)

Andys Man Club, St Andrews

  • Male peer to peer support , meet regularly in St Andrews
  • Phone : Email :      info@andysmanclub
  • andysmanclub and see facebook for details of local meetings

Helplines

Breathing Space

  • Confidential helpline staffed by trained professionals providing a service for individuals struggling with mood , mental health concerns, and life stresses
    Tel: –0800 83 85 87 (18:00-02:00 Mon-Thur and 18:00-06:00 Fri-Mon)

www.breathingspace.scot

Samaritans

  • Confidential helpline staffed by trained volunteers
  • Tel:  116 123         Email:      jo@samaritans.org

www.samaritans.org

SHOUT

Ask Frank

Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)

 

UK Domestic Abuse Violence Helpline
–   A national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge.

Tel: – 0808 2000 247 (24 hr)

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline.

Confidential translation service also available

Tel: 0800 027 1234 (24 hr) Email: helpline@sadfmh.org.uk

Home – Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (sdafmh.org.uk)

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support provides victims with free and confidential emotional and practical assistance and information about the criminal justice system.
Tel:  0345 603 9213 

www. Home – Victim Support Scotland

Mental Welfare Commission Advice


The Mental Welfare Commission is an independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder.

Tel: – 0800 389 6809 (24 hr)

Child and Young Person Services:

Childline

  • A free, private and confidential service for children to access support
  • Tel: 0800 1111 (24 hr)

NSPCC The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

  • a charity campaigning and working in child protection in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands
    –  Tel: 0808 800 5000  Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

After Adoption

Help for those up to 25 years’ adoptees and for their birth parents, siblings and friends. Information and support on issues relating to adoptions, including tracing relatives, rights, birth identity and other services.

Tel: 0800 0568 578

Email: actionline@afteradoption.org.uk

BECOME

Free help, support and advice for children in care and young care leavers 

Tel: 0800 023 2033

Eighteen and Under

Free support, information and helpline for young people under 18 who have experienced any type of abuse in Scotland.

Tel: 0800 731 4080 (09:00-17:00)

Whatsapp: 07707531976

Worth Talking About

Helpline for young people aged 12-18 on sexuality, sexual health, contraception, pregnancy, family planning clinics, and relationships.

Tel: 0300 123 2930

Reviews

From our Clients

The most immediate thing I felt was how relaxed I felt talking about myself for over one hour, considering I was very anxious prior to the appointment. Another immediate benefit was, that I’ve slept soundly every night since the first appointment and sleep is something which has been a debilitating problem for me, for years. This diagnosis has given me closure and I now feel happy within myself. I can now look forward to a brighter future, without analysing myself 24 hours a day.

"The most immediate thing I felt was how relaxed I felt talking about myself for over one hour, considering I was very anxious prior to the appointment. Another immediate benefit was, that I’ve slept soundly every night since the first appointment and sleep is something which has been a debilitating problem for me, for years. […]"

I can’t thank the team enough for all their efforts, expertise and empathy before, during and after my Autism / ADHD assessment. They massively helped me navigate and bounce back from the hardest period of my life. I am forever in their debt. I live in Northern Ireland, but I did my research on neurodiverse specialist therapy / assessment providers who offer online sessions. I found the St. Andrew’s Practice to stand out from the crowd due to the range, depth and bespoke nature of the assessments and interventions their team collectively provide. I would highly recommend the St Andrew’s Practice to anyone that believes they may be neurodiverse, and wishes the insight that diagnosis and treatment brings, and the tools that the expert Occupational Therapist helps teach you to make practical life-improving changes.

"I can’t thank the team enough for all their efforts, expertise and empathy before, during and after my Autism / ADHD assessment. They massively helped me navigate and bounce back from the hardest period of my life. I am forever in their debt. I live in Northern Ireland, but I did my research on neurodiverse […]"

I really like the all-round approach that is offered for people with ADHD. Being diagnosed as an adult, it’s been great being able to sort my medication, therapy and support with systems and sensory through the one practice. I’ve worked with a psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist who have all been really supportive and this has given me a great approach to managing and understanding my ADHD that isn’t just based on medication.

"I really like the all-round approach that is offered for people with ADHD. Being diagnosed as an adult, it’s been great being able to sort my medication, therapy and support with systems and sensory through the one practice. I’ve worked with a psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist who have all been really supportive and this […]"

I really like the all-round approach that is offered for people with ADHD. Being diagnosed as an adult, it’s been great being able to sort my medication, therapy and support with systems and sensory through the one practice. I’ve worked with a psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist who have all been really supportive and this has given me a great approach to managing and understanding my ADHD that isn’t just based on medication.

"I really like the all-round approach that is offered for people with ADHD. Being diagnosed as an adult, it’s been great being able to sort my medication, therapy and support with systems and sensory through the one practice. I’ve worked with a psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist who have all been really supportive and this […]"

I started going to therapy at The St Andrews Practice last year following the sudden and unexpected death of my husband. The St Andrews Practice gave me that place to grieve and supported me in the grieving process. My therapist has really helped me in coming to terms with his death, the events, the complexities, the trauma and in finding a new life for myself. I couldn’t recommend therapy, my therapist or The St. Andrews Practice more. They honestly have been my life-line in the most difficult of times and I don’t believe I would be where I am today with my grief had it not been for my therapist and The St Andrews Practice. I will be forever grateful for all they have done for me.

"I started going to therapy at The St Andrews Practice last year following the sudden and unexpected death of my husband. The St Andrews Practice gave me that place to grieve and supported me in the grieving process. My therapist has really helped me in coming to terms with his death, the events, the complexities, […]"

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