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Shetland Link Up

Supporting Recovery from Mental Distress ... Drop-in Centre, Women-of-Worth, Art Therapy


8 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AN
Tel: (01595) 693313 Email: shetland_linkup@tiscali.co.uk

What do we do?

We offer a range of services:
Link Up - an informal, mixed-gender, “drop-in”,
Women of Worth - a group run by women for women, and Shetland Art Therapy. More details below...

Women of Worth

This group is for women who have experienced emotional difficulties and problems with mental


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from 11am-2pm. We have two lounges, ground floor (pool and computer) and first floor (comfortable chairs!). Tea, coffee and juice is free - just help yourself. You are welcome to share a snack meal with us (a donation of £1 is appreciated to cover costs). We play games of various types or just chat. If you want to speak confidentially to a member of staff, we are happy to arrange it. Confidential (and anonymous, if you wish) support is also offered via email.

health and well-being. We encourage mutual support, a sense of worth, acceptance and respect for all group members, explore aspects of self awareness and develop a sense of acceptance of the self and others. This encourages self-love, self-respect, and self-worth. The aim is for members to become more self-reliant, live more independent lives and make healthy life choices. WoW meets Mondays and Thursdays 11am-2pm.

Link Up

The Link Up “Drop-In” meets on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Art Therapy

Art Therapy can help people communicate feelings and thought processes that may be too hard to express in words alone. More effective ways of coping and moving forward are explored as the client develops their own confidence and builds on their strengths. No artistic skills are necessary, the service can be provided outside Lerwick by arrangement. There is no charge.

ECHOES

Run by voice-hearers for voice-hearers. This support group meets fortnightly on Thursdays from 2.30-4pm at Link Up.

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