Independent advocacy service for children and young people in the Child Protection system, or who have multiple and complex needs.

We want everyone to know how important Power of Attorney is. Look out for the campaign in your area and start the conversation with your family today!
Counselling

17 Institution Road, Elgin,IV30 1QT, 01343 540801
Mediation and counselling for families. Some services charged for. Children and young people’s counselling free of charge.
There are private/commercial counselling services available which people may choose to access. Details can be found via an online search, or the telephone directory, as well as recommendations from friends or others.
Debt/Money Management
The Moray Council Money Advice Service, 0300 1234561
National Debtline Scotland 0800 808 4000
Stepchange Debt Charity 0800 138 1111
Employment

MY WORLD OF WORK Also accessible at: Skills Development Scotland Careers Centre, 232 High Street Elgin
IV30 1BA
0800 917 8000
www.myworldofwork.co.uk
Online resource to help prepare for, and find, work and training. All age, 16-retirement
Fitness and exercise
Moray leasure centre offers a number of classes to help you get fit and keep fit. Information can be found by clicking the Moray leisure centre link
http://mlc-elgin.co.uk/
Drug and alcohol
Helpline: 07812 228547 Office: 01343 552382. 19-23 High Street. Elgin
Support for substance mis-users and their families in Moray. Targeted support for carers, SMART recovery groups, 1:1 support
Mental Health

I want to support my mental health
How do I choose what is right for me at this time?
1. Reflect without judgement: Consider these questions with a trusted supporter, friend, or yourself
2. Be honest: This will help you decide which options will work now and which you might like to try later.
3. No ‘wrong’ choice or failure: Just a more helpful choice for you at this time.
Moray Mental Health
peterhaystewart@yahoo.co.uk (personal email address for Peter, convenor of the group)
01343 547724 (private number – Janice Gordon, Membership Secretary)
Weekly drop-in meetings at Moray Resource Centre, Maisondieu Road, Elgin, 10.30-12.30.
Community support group run by and for individuals with experience of mental health problems, including carers.
0800 328 9655 Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm
Free phone service for anyone aged 16 and over experiencing low mood, mild/moderate depression and/or anxiety. Offering telephone support with either a Guided Self Help Coach or fully trained CBT professional
Someone to talk to if you’re feeling down or depressed. Experienced advisors will listen and provide confidential information and advice.
MOODJUCE - This site is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them. Emotional problems are often the mind and body’s way of saying that something needs to be changed in our life
Housing
Shelter Scotland, 0808 844 4444, Shelter Scotland
Information, advice and support for all housing issues, including homelessness