{"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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are and who we support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support we offer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p>We will work with you to create a support plan. We can offer a range of help, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect you with local community resources, like peer support groups, volunteering, or help returning to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help you find other local services or charities&nbsp;if you need more specific or longer-term support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<li>Support you to set goals and build strategies&nbsp;to manage your wellbeing and strengthen your resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer practical advice&nbsp;with everyday tasks that may feel overwhelming when you&#8217;re struggling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to access the service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our service is for anyone aged 18 and over who lives in Midlothian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don&#8217;t need a referral from your GP or any other professional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can contact us directly whenever you need support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long you might wait to be seen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidentiality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We follow strict NHS confidentiality rules and will always explain how your information is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessible information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to make our services and information accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp; communication support \u2013 contact : contactscotland-bsl.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For quick telephone interpretation services &#8211; contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.languageline.com\/en-gb\/interpreting\/on-demand\/telephone\">https:\/\/www.languageline.com\/en-gb\/interpreting\/on-demand\/telephone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will do our best to provide the information in a way that meets your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact &amp; hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Mental Health and Resilience Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday\u2013Sunday 08:00\u201320:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Phone: 0800 118 2962<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Out of hours support: please call NHS 24 111<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2025\/06\/thumbnail_Outlook-q0rfn0tr-1.png\" alt=\"thumbnail Outlook q0rfn0tr\" class=\"wp-image-593\" style=\"width:259px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2025\/06\/thumbnail_Outlook-q0rfn0tr-1.png 406w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2025\/06\/thumbnail_Outlook-q0rfn0tr-1-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/mentalhealthresources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2025\/06\/thumbnail_image001-1.png\" alt=\"thumbnail image001\" class=\"wp-image-594\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/penumbra.org.uk\/\">Penumbra Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/midspace.co.uk\/\">Midspace | Mental Health and Wellbeing Midlothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who we are and who we support We are a team of mental health practitioners from Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership and Penumbra. 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