There are lots of organisations who can provide you with advice and support around all aspects of sexual health.
Check the links below for more information:
Highland Services
Highland Sexual Health Teen Clinic
Sexual Health Clinic for young people aged 19 and under, run by NHS Highland. They provide STI, BBV and pregnancy testing as well as contraception (including emergency contraception) and advice.
Mon & Thurs 4.30pm-7.30pm, Fri 1-3:30pm
AS OF SEPTEMBER 2024 Highland Sexual Health will move to the Royal Northern Infirmary Community Hospital (RNI), Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5SF.
Telephone 01463 888300
Highland Sexual Health Live Chat
NHS Highland provide an online live chat for young people aged 19 and under, with a healthcare professional. No need to make an appointment.
Mon-Fri 4-6pm
Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH)
RASASH provide support to victims/survivors of sexual abuse, violence and rape in Highland. Support is available regardless of your gender or sexuality, and it doesn’t matter how long ago the abuse happened.
www.rasash.org.uk | tel: 03330 066909
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am-1pm; Tue, Thu 1-4.30pm
LGBT Youth Scotland
Provide online advice, local groups, and the online ‘Outlanders’ club for young people via Discord.
Mikey’s Line
Support available for people who need support due to isolation or mental health worries. Appointments for face-to-face or virtual support can be booked online, or you can use the textline service in a crisis.
Text Line Available 7:00pm – 7:00am every day | Text: 07779 303303
National Services
Childline
National helpline and website offering information and advice about a range of topics for young people.
www.childline.org.uk | 0800 1111 (Free calls, open 24hrs)
Bish UK
Sexual health and relationships advice for young people (14+)
www.bishuk.com
ThinkUKnow
An excellent guide to internet safety, the law and image sharing for young people.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Brook
Sexual health & relationships for under 25s. Good online information about a wide range of topics – however, please note the advice is English-based and may not be applicable to Scotland.
www.brook.org.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland
Charity focused on empowering LGBT young people in Scotland.
Telephone – 0131 551 3940 | Online Chat available on the website
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland
Providing support to victim/survivors of rape, sexual assault/abuse, and sexual violence. Support is available regardless of your gender or sexuality, and it doesn’t matter how long ago the abuse happened. They can also refer you for local support provided by RASASH.
Telephone – 08088 010302 or Text – 07537 410 027
Any day from 5pm-Midnight
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Call or text/whatsapp to speak with a support worker if you are at all worried about your relationship being abusive or controlling, or if you are in crisis and require practical support and safety.
Telephone – 0800 027 1234 (Available all day, every day)
or Text/Whatsapp – 07401288598