{"id":495,"date":"2025-06-28T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T08:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/midlothian-mental-health-and-resilience-service-mhars\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:08:22","slug":"midlothian-mental-health-and-resilience-service-mhars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/midlothian-mental-health-and-resilience-service-mhars\/","title":{"rendered":"Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Who we are and who we support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We are a team of mental health practitioners from Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership and Penumbra. We provide short-term support for adults in Midlothian who are experiencing mental distress or crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support we offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you contact our service, you will speak with a mental health practitioner. We\u2019ll have a short, confidential conversation to understand what you\u2019re going through and how we can support you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will work with you to create a support plan. We can offer a range of help, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Connect you with local community resources, like peer support groups, volunteering, or help returning to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Help you find other local services or charities if you need more specific or longer-term support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Refer you to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service, if it\u2019s right for you. DBI offers up to 14 days of short-term support to help you manage emotional distress and find longer-term help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Support you to set goals and build strategies to manage your wellbeing and strengthen your resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Offer practical advice with everyday tasks that may feel overwhelming when you’re struggling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to access the service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our service is for anyone aged 18 and over who lives in Midlothian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You don’t need a referral from your GP or any other professional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You can contact us directly whenever you need support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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How long you might wait to be seen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you call the Mental Health and Resilience Service, you will speak directly with a mental health practitioner. We will listen to what you need and aim to agree a support plan within an hour of your call. If you are referred to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service, you will receive a wellbeing check-in from a practitioner within 24 hours. Most people then have their first support session within five days of that check-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confidentiality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We follow strict NHS confidentiality rules and will always explain how your information is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accessible information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We aim to make our services and information accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need this information in another format (such as large print, braille, audio, or Easy Read), in another language, or if you need communication support (such as a British Sign Language interpreter), please contact: The Big Word \u2013 Tel: 0800 757 3100, or for communication support \u2013 contact : contactscotland-bsl.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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