The local mental health and suicide prevention charity will be holding an open day event on Tuesday 10^th September in Inverness. Earlier in the year, Mikeysline relocated from the original Hive at Academy Street to Strothers Lane. The new Inverness Hive has been a positive move, with volunteers, staff and service users acknowledging the welcoming and comforting environment.

World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day held annually on the 10^th September, raising the importance of suicide awareness being everyone’s business and the worldwide commitment to prevent suicide. Alongside Mikeysline’s core services of providing support for mental health, wellbeing and suicidal thoughts, campaigning and raising awareness is key. Mikeysline’s “Bee The Change” campaign, originally launched in October 2023, centres on this message and focuses on changing the dialogue around mental health and is based on the premise that all of us can make a difference in this.

Holding an Inverness Hive open event marks both the national awareness day and Mikeysline’s message of’ it’s ok not to be ok’.

The event acts as a reminder that Mikeysline is here for everyone, no matter the issue, big or small. The importance of tackling mental health stigma, raising awareness of suicide prevention and an opportunity to thank the community for their ongoing support.

Support from Mikeysline is available for everyone in Highland, Islands and Moray, of all ages and all genders and support includes outreach Hives, including our Hive on the Road, textline, telephone and online support. The day aims to provide an opportunity to visit the Inverness Hive for organisations, individuals, staff and volunteers.

Mikeysline Open Day will be held on Tuesday 10^th September at 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness, IV1 1LR.

10:00 – 11:30: Agencies

12:00 -14:00: Public

16:30 – 17:30: Staff & Volunteers

For more information on Mikeysline support services or Bee The Change: www.mikeysline.co.uk

For further support options

• Download the “Prevent Suicide App”, available as Highland or North East versions
• Visit www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing