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If homeless or at risk, contact Highland Council Homeless Support Advice first for urgent housing options.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Shelter Scotland Housing Options if You Need Care or Support

Nonprofit

Guidance on arranging care at home or moving to a care home in Highland area, including senior, addiction and DV-aware options. See options & apply online.

Open provider page +1-296-536-9373
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Shelter Scotland Accessing Services Without a Permanent Address

Nonprofit

Step-by-step advice for accessing healthcare, benefits, bank accounts and voting without a permanent address in Scotland. Find steps & get help.

Open provider page +1-296-536-9373
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Nethy Bridge and Vicinity Community Council

Local Government Program

Nethy Bridge council page listing local services, community meetings, child care signposting and referrals for recovery. See local services & meetings

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419

Recommended next steps

  • If homeless or at risk, contact Highland Council Homeless Support Advice first for urgent housing options.
  • Ask Highland Council Welfare Support Team about crisis grants, benefits, food, fuel, and cost-of-living help.
  • For council housing, repairs, tenancy issues, or local housing-office contact, use Highland Council Housing.
  • For mental-health support, start with NHS 24 mental health services; use emergency services if in immediate danger.
  • If health or disability affects housing, request an assessment through Highland Council health and social care.
  • If leaving hospital, ask Highland Council about suitable housing and discharge-related housing support.
  • For adaptations, telecare, or equipment at home, contact Highland Council Home Adaptations and Equipment.
  • Use Shelter Scotland for independent housing advice if homeless, insecurely housed, or without a permanent address.
  • Contact Nethy Bridge Community Council for local signposting around transport, community issues, and nearby support.
  • When contacting services, give your postcode, urgency, household size, health needs, income, and transport limits.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability