Shetland Link Up

About

We exist to enable those prone to isolation as a result of mental ill health to meet with others in a warm, safe space for social contact and to make friends. Our client group ranges from 16-56+, with many living in rural areas with a limited bus service. In general, our clients live alone on low-income and/or benefits and have active, enduring and fluctuating mental ill-health which can relapse. We run a drop-in open for clients three days a week. We prepare and share a homecooked meal for a small contribution. We have a selection of board games, a pool table, dartboard, and a PC which clients can use. We signpost to services and can refer or help self-refer as well as assisting access to services and community resources. We do other activities including outings and day trips. We have sessions where people are invited in to tell us about their services. We have a ‘lending library’ with books, leaflets, and other printed resources. We also keep in touch with clients by phone etc.

Where we work