Support Groups
Borderline Helpline
Office: 26 Roxburgh Street, Galashiels
Tel: 01896 755184
Borderline is a free phone telephone support line for anyone suffering from
emotional distress, isolation or depression. If you need someone to talk to
in confidence, then give us a ring. The lines are open every weekday 7-10
p.m. and weekends 6-10 p.m. Call 0800 027 4466
Borders Counselling on Alcohol
42 High Street, Galashiels
Tel: 01896 757657
Counselling is offered to those experiencing difficulty with their alcohol/substance
use or to those experiencing difficulty with another’s alcohol/substance
use. Support groups every alternate Tuesday and Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m.
in Galashiels, and Thursdays 6 – 8 p.m. in Hawick. Counselling is free
and confidential.
Borders Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
This is a befriending resource for families who have experienced the loss
of a child by stillbirth or neonatal death.
Information from Health Centres or telephone 01573 224225
Carers
Princess Royal Trust
Borders Carers Centre, Roxburgh Street, Galashiels TD1 1NY
Tel: 01896 752431
Couple Counselling Borders (Relate)
Tel: 01896 754440
Counselling for relationship problems.
Cruse
Bereavement Care
For Information:
Central Borders Branch
Tel: 01361 884646
Berwickshire Branch
Tel: 01890 751314
Drop-in Centre in Galashiels at Cornmill Court Sheltered Housing (opposite
the Volunteer Hall) on the third Thursday in the month from 2 – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a cup of tea and meet other people for a chat.
Mental Health
New Horizon Borders is a registered charity, Self Help Network, which was
set up by people who have been or who are users of Mental Health Services.
Anyone who is experiencing depression, isolation or anxiety can become a member.
3 Market Street, Galashiels
Tel: 01896 755510
Snip
Special Needs Information Point
SNIP exists to collect and provide information available on services for children
with ‘special needs’.
Contact us at:
14 Rillbank Terrace, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 536 0583(For parents and professionals working with the family)
Tel: 0131 536 0360 (Office)
Victim Support Scottish Borders
Independent, free and confidential service providing emotional support and
practical help to victims of reported and unreported crime.
26 Roxburgh Street, Galashiels TD1 1PD
Tel: 01896 751212