Website: https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
Phone: 0800 182 2222
More contact information is provided on the website.
Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government with responsibility for social security provision.
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Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OrkneyADP?locale=en_GB
Phone: 01856 888084
Email: ork-hb.ADP@nhs.net
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership is a multi-agency organisation incorporating over 30 members, including NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and the Voluntary Sector.
The partnership is overseen by a support team that ensures that all members are able to contribute towards various aspects of substance misuse in Orkney which include the three key concepts indicated in the ADP Strategy; Education and Prevention, Supporting People in Orkney Affected by Substance Misuse and finally Treatment and Recovery. This statement may be updated to reflect the new strategy.
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Apex Scotland
Website: https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/
Tel: 0131 220 0130
Email:Â admin@apexscotland.org.uk
A specialist organisation which works with people with criminal convictions or at risk of committing offences to give them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives.
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CCC – Creative Change Collective
Website: https://ccc.scot/
Phone:Â 07738 763 869
Email: info@ccc.scotThe Creative Change Collective is a team of experienced creative professionals who specialise in working to address social challenges across Scotland. They help people bring about positive change in their lives through creative practices associated with film, theatre and performance. Established as Street Cones in 2014, they became the Creative Change Collective in September 2022.Â
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Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/community-mental-health-services
Tel: 01856 888280
Email: ork.cmht@nhs.scotOrkney CAMHS are a small team of staff embedded within the Community Mental Health Team to provide service for children & young people up to 18 years of age who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
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Orkney Community Mental Health Team
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/community-mental-health-services
Tel: 01856 888280
Email: ork.cmht@nhs.scotOrkney CMHT is a multidisciplinary team offering a community-based service across Orkney. The team works with people who have complex, acute and / or enduring mental health needs, in partnership with the service user, their family and carers.
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Fast Forward
Website: https://www.fastforward.org.uk/
Phone: 0131 554 4300
Email: admin@fastforward.org.uk
Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work organisation specialising in risk-taking behaviour, prevention and early intervention.
They promote young people’s health and well-being through education and training. Established as a Scottish youth work charity in 1987, they support children and young people, their parents and carers, and the practitioners who work with them. -
RCA Trust
Website: https://www.rcatrust.org.uk/
Phone: 0141 887 0880
Email: info@rcatrust.org.uk
The RCA Trust, formerly known as the Renfrew Council on Alcohol, established in 1977 providing community based alcohol and gambling related prevention and treatment services in Scotland.Â
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Vital Talk
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057400361822
Phone: 07510927444
Email: enquiries@vitaltalk.co.ukVital Talk is a small third-sector service that provides general counselling and Christian counselling for anyone over 16 years of age. Appointments are available in Kirkwall, Stromness and Hoy. Sessions are free but donations to the service are welcomed. All Vital Talk counsellors are COSCA accredited.
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Inter Islands Recovery Meetings
Website: https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/are-you-ready-for-alcohol-recovery/
Zoom Meeting ID and password are provided on the website.
Tel: 07773004229 (Joe Wilson – W.I. Recovery Community Officer)
The Inter Islands Recovery Meetings are weekly online meetings open to anyone living in Orkney, Shetland, and Western Isles. The meetings are held online via Zoom every Tuesday between 1430 – 1530. These meetings provide support for anyone on a recovery journey from alcohol or substance use with support from experienced NHS staff. -
Orkney Drugs Dog
Website: https://orkneydrugsdog.co.uk/
Phone: 01856 875428
Email: enquiries@orkneydrugsdog.co.ukOrkney Drugs Dog is a third-sector service undertaking prevention and education work within the Orkney community to reduce harms associated with substance use.
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Orkney Drug & Alcohol Team
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/service/community-mental-health-services
Phone: 01856 888280
Email: ork.cmht@nhs.scotOrkney Drug & Alcohol Team are a small team of staff working within the Community Mental Health Team specializing in working to support those who experience issues around substance use.
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Community Justice (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: Â https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/community-justice.htm
Email: community.justice@orkney.gov.ukÂ
The Orkney Community Justice Partnership want to secure the best possible outcomes for people with convictions, victims and witnesses, families and communities. They want to safely and effectively manage and support those who have committed offences to help them reintegrate and realise their potential for the whole community’s benefit and for all to have the support they need to recover from the impact of crime.
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White Ribbon Orkney
Website: https://www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk/campaign/orkney-islands-status-project/
Campaign providing information and training to stand up to violence against women for men, organisations, colleges and schools based in the Orkney Islands.
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Orkney Schools Calendar
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/orkney-schools-calendar.htm
List of holidays and service day dates for the schools in Orkney.
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Early Learning and Childcare (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/Early-Learning-and-Childcare.htm
Information on early learning and childcare via Orkney Islands Council website.
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Working for us | NHS Orkney (scot.nhs.uk)
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/working
Information on working for the NHS in Orkney.
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UHI Orkney – Evening, College, and University Courses
Website: https://www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk/studying-at-oc/
UHI Orkney is one of the partner colleges which make up UHI. We deliver a wide range of modern apprenticeships, further education, higher education, degree and postgraduate learning, as well as short courses and evening classes. You can study in-person at our campuses in Kirkwall and Stromness or online from wherever you are based. We are committed to providing quality student support, including support for Gender Based Violence, counselling needs, study skills, disabilities, careers, finance and funding, and more.
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Schools (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/schools.htm
Information on schools in Orkney via the Orkney Islands Council website.
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Education is for All (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/E/Education-is-for-All.htm
Information on Education is for All via Orkney Islands Council.
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Education in Orkney
Website: https://www.orkney.com/life/live/education
Information on Orkney’s education system.
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Pupil Care and Welfare (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/Pupil-Care-and-Welfare.htm
Information for pupil care and welfare in Orkney.
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Local Authority Education Websites (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/F/Featured-Links.htm
Featured links for Local Authority Education Websites in the Orkney Islands.
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Orkney Islands Facts for Kids (kiddle.co)
Website: https://kids.kiddle.co/Orkney_Islands
Information for children about the Orkney Islands.
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Heriot-Watt Orkney
Website: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/orkney.htm
Heriot-Watt Orkney is one of the UK’s most stunning and unique university locations.
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Jobs | Orkney Islands Council | myjobscotland
Website: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/orkney-islands-council/jobs
Job listings in Orkney provided by Orkney Islands Council via MyJobScotland.
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Adult Learning (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/A/Adult-Learning.htm
Information for Adult Learning provided by Orkney Islands Council.
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Scottish Prison Service
Website: https://www.sps.gov.uk/
Phone: 0131 330 3500 (HQ switchboard)
Email: gaolinfo@prisons.gov.scot
PrisonerLocationEnquiries@prisons.gov.scotThe Scottish Prison Service is an executive agency of the Scottish Government tasked with managing prisons and Young Offender Institutions.
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Sacro | Paths to Positive Change
Website: https://www.sacro.org.uk/
Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation which works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.
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Kirkwall Sheriff Court (scotcourts.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court
Phone: 01856 872110 (Jury Helpline; available from 17.00 the day prior to a sitting)
Email: kirkwall@scotcourts.gov.uk
Information for Kirkwall Sheriff Court.