Testimonials

You all do such an amazing job and I personally know someone who is still here because of Mikeysline. Thank you to all of you for being such amazing people.

March 2025

The support and guidance I’ve received during my lowest moments have helped me navigate some really dark times.

I was always hesitant to reach out to this service because of my own worries, but it turned out to be more than worth it. I’m so grateful to everyone who has been there for me, who has supported me every step of the way!

February 2025

“It has been ages since I have been in touch.

It was just to let you know that all is going well, I am now finally feel settled and have come to peace with all of my past and trauma.

I hope all is well at Mikeysline and I just want to say thankyou once again for helping me get where I am today, I couldn’t of done it without the help and support from all at mikeysline”

January 2025

Thank you for all the help and support you guys give to people in the Highlands. We are very proud to be able to help you guys over the years to help you in a very small way to continue your amazing work.

Love from

Inverness Athletic FC 

December 2024

“I just wanted to say from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your time, I appreciate it so much having someone to talk too and vent too, I nearly started crying when I was on my way back to the digs because I felt hope for the first time in the while. I will 100% be recommending yous to everyone I know going through a hard time. It feels like you have given me my life back. You don’t realise the little things you say or do that have a big impact on someone’s life. Thank you ❤️” 

December 2024

I’m having a hard time putting my gratitude into words, but I hope yous know how much I appreciate all of your help! Yous always go above and beyond. Thank you for all yous do! 

November 2024

I’m having a hard time putting my gratitude into words, but I hope yous know how much I appreciate all of your help! Yous always go above and beyond. Thank you for all yous do! 

November 2024

‘Mikeysline have saved my life’

November 2024

‘Feels good to talk and be listened to without pressure’

November 2024

‘I think a large element that helped me was my supporter’s personal experiences she was able to relate to my issues. Rather than just giving general advice, she had personal anecdotes with her own life and her children which made me understand her advice and guidance more clearly’

November 2024

Working with [support worker] for a good few months was a breath of fresh air which is what I needed.  I honestly didn’t see a way out of my troubles and [support worker] helped me, massively. I can’t really put into words what she done for me but I’m very grateful

November 2024

My daughter  has been seeing you for the past few weeks. I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for all you have done for her. Loosing my Mum was a huge shock to us all, and being such a small family- she had an incredible bond with her Gran. I am so appreciate of the support you have given during this time. Obviously, I try my best to support them, and help them through this, but, I’m going through it too, so it was a comfort to know that there was always an ‘outsider’ that she could talk to if she needed.
There is no doubt that your care has massively helped her overcome this initial part of grieving, which has in turn helped our whole family. My Mum was an incredible woman, and was put on this earth to be a Gran, which has made the loss so much more difficult for my children.

Mikeysline, is an absolute lifeline and I had no idea that you guys were present in schools to help with all aspects of mental health. What an absolute blessing your team is!

Thank you again, so much for everything you have done. It is so appreciated and something I didn’t even know was an option. You have helped us in so many ways, and my family and I are so incredibly thankful!

November 2024

“I would really like to point out how extremely helpful my appointment with [Mikeysline Worker] was last night.  Upon ringing, you were full but, time was made for me to come in for a face to face appointment.  I do not know how to express how grateful I was for that.

I came in at 6.15pm and met [Mikeysline Worker]  I had spoken to her on the phone and she gave me the appointment.   [Mikeysline Worker] saved my life last night.  I was decidedly suicidal when I arrived, I had been feeling like that for a while but it came to a head yesterday.  Had I not have had the appointment with her, I would have committed suicide.

I have many things going on just now and even though I was reluctant to talk, [Mikeysline Worker]  made me feel safe, cared for, listened to and, feel at ease.  She also served the perfect cup of coffee!  She gave me space to be – not filling the air with unnecessary words, allowing silence to happen.  I reconsidered what I was thinking.  That was particularly important for me – I needed to be somewhere where I felt all of those things.  I was out of my house and with another person.  Despite a frustrating call to the CPN at NHS24, [Mikeysline Worker]  encouraged me to stay and chat, even though I did not see the point, we found common ground. 

I feel like a different person as I write this a day later – back to [Service User Name].  I have reached out to my friends and thought about how I can improve my situation.  None of this would have happened had I not met [Mikeysline Worker].  When I left last night I was certain I would come home and die.  However, I left with options/ideas I did not have when I arrived.  It made me pause.

I hope I can meet [Mikeysline Worker]  again and give her a massive hug.  She saved my life and I will never forget that.  Yes, life is tough and at times things seem insurmountable.  But, taking a breath, having space, even with a total stranger is so important.  Mikey’s Line provided that for me.  Please tell [Mikeysline Worker]  what she did for me.  I will never forget her.”

August 2024

“Always great to chat to you. It really installs peace in me”

August 2024

Thank you for everything and all our meetings, my journey/road to recovery seemed impossible if it wasn’t for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ????.

Take care and thanks again.

May 2024

In May 2022, you guys saved my life. I was at rock bottom, in an abusive relationship, willing and ready to admit defeat because I couldn’t see any sign of light at the end of the longest tunnel ever. I found myself crying & talking to the most lovely people who were nothing but kind, caring, supportive (& excellent tea makers) & seemed to know what I needed before I did.
Maria especially made me feel safe, valued & cared about when I left, despite feeling vulnerable, scared & confused when I arrived. Without Mikeysline, I wouldn’t be alive. I wouldn’t be living by myself in not just a house but a home, with my best friend in dog form, working a job I adore, with the biggest circle of friends, being the most me I’ve been in years. The work you do is incredible & I wish more places like Mikeysline existed. Please know that because of you, people are out there living better lives than they ever could have imagined, that didn’t end when expected, all because someone listened. Thank
you doesn’t seem enough.

April 2024

Mikeysline has really helped me, the advice and tips have helped me manage my anxiety. 

I like coming to Mikeysline becuase I feel I have a safe place to talk. 

Thank you for all the support that you have provided for me in my darkest times in the past year. I wouldn’t of coped without the support that Mikeysline provides. Keep up the amazing work that you and Mikeysline provide to the local community. I will keep in touch with Mikeysline and visit whenever I can.

I would like to say that Mikeysline’s support worker has helped me out since I started working with him every week – he has helped me out big time.
I would not be here if it was not for him and Mikeysline – he was so understanding. I would have been lost without him. Thank you form the bottom of my heart.

Thanks again for coming to the school and there has been some really positive feedback from pupils about your presentation.

Appreciate your time, your presentation and your lovely interaction with our pupils.

The one to one sessions have allowed our young people weekly access to a quiet space where they can off load and speak in confidence. The support staff have put time and effort into our young people and have developed positive relationships with each and everyone of them.

Hi

I’m not sure if this message will get back to [Mikeysline support worker] who I spoke with on our 1:1 recently however I wanted to say how much [Mikeysline support worker] helped me. 

[Mikeysline support worker] was fantastic with me and made a real difference in a very difficult moment in my life.

I would like her to know that everything we talked about I have done.

I have some longer term actions to put in place / consider / complete and things at times remain tough however [Mikeysline support worker] helped me massively to rebalance my thinking, my actions, what I am doing and my life.

Thank you [Mikeysline support worker] it means the world to me and my family.

If I ever need help and support again I wont hesitate to book a meeting and I would certainly hope to book in with [Mikeysline support worker].

I knew Mikeysline did a fantastic job I just did not know how good until I needed some support myself.

May 2024

II would like to take this opportunity to thank the great work of your team whilst I was going through a really difficult time in my life. I would never have got to where I am today with out the support from your team to which I am extremely grateful and thankful. I feel that I am doing ok at the moment trying out new things which i would never of experienced before without the support and guidance from your team. I would especially like to mention that [support worker] is excellent (and the rest of the team of course) has helped me progress to the person that I am now. I would highly recommend your service to anyone that needs a helping hand in life . I feel that it is the right time for me to cease my appointments at the moment to give others the opportunity to access your services who may be in greater need than me right now. I hope this is suitable and my apologies for not getting in touch sooner regarding this matter. I would like to somehow assist/help/volunteer where ever possible to return my gratitude.

April 2024

Of all the services I work with, I can confidently say that Mikeysline is the one that has made not only a difference to the pupils but has also helped me with my workload.

Having Mikeysline there for pupils and for them to be seen so quickly, I have to say has been fantastic

Since I have been coming to Mikeysline, they have been a great support to me by helping me out through very hard times. How the team member has helped me out was very helpful. If it was not for them, I would not be here today, sitting writing this, because of all the help Mikeysline has been to me. The text line has been very helpful too.

Mikeysline were there for me when no one else was. They gave me time and space to talk.

Mikeysline is an invaluable resource for us at Charlston Academy. We have a number of young people who have worked and continue to work with our Mikeyline support staff and the outcomes have been nothing but positive.