Orkney Blide Trust

Orkney Blide Trust Orkney Blide Trust provide a range of services to support people affected by Mental ill health.

Our mission is to promote mental well-being in Orkney through active and personalised support with a focus on recovery. Orkney Blide Trust services are available from age 16 and include:-

THE DROP-IN CENTRE - We are open every day of the year. We exist for the benefit of anyone in the Orkney community who is experiencing mental ill-health, and who would like a place to go where they can meet with

others in a friendly, supportive environment, and access support and help from our staff. OUT AND ABOUT ACTIVITIES - Our programme of activities runs throughout the year. We take advantage of the wide range of social, leisure, cultural, educational and physical opportunities which are available in Orkney. Our activities are planned by members and staff at monthly meetings. THERAPEUTIC BLIDE - Is a community organised to support individuals living with the effects of mental illness. We focus on what you can achieve, on your strengths and abilities, and on your independence rather than on your illness. HOUSING SUPPORT- We offer practical support to people with mental health problems to help them to live independently and to work towards recovery from mental ill health. You may access support through referrals from other agencies (such as General Practitioner, or the Community Mental Health Team); by request from carers, friends and relatives; or just by contacting us directly. BEFRIENDING SERVICE - We provide companionship for those with mental ill-health who would benefit from the activity and company of a Befriender. We provide a link bringing people together to provide opportunities to get out and enjoy activities that they would not attend alone. Our TIME 2 TALK service is free, confidential, open to all Orkney residents and can be arranged by phoning the Blide. Time2Talk counselling service
Thursday 5.15pm to 8.15pm
Saturday 2.15pm to 5.15pm

Active Blide next week!
04/09/2026

Active Blide next week!

Some members of the Gardening group went along to the Tattie Tasting as part of the Orkney International Science Festiva...
04/09/2026

Some members of the Gardening group went along to the Tattie Tasting as part of the Orkney International Science Festival. Reviews in, they all tasted of potato.

Next Friday we have a collaging session to keep the creativity going! There will be another session the following Friday
04/09/2026

Next Friday we have a collaging session to keep the creativity going! There will be another session the following Friday

Take the chance while its available! Finish up your art projects
02/09/2026

Take the chance while its available! Finish up your art projects

Out and About for next week. Add your name to the poster in the entrance or contact Keith
02/09/2026

Out and About for next week. Add your name to the poster in the entrance or contact Keith

Next weeks first full Creative Writing session! If interested in coming along pop your name on the poster in entrance or...
02/09/2026

Next weeks first full Creative Writing session! If interested in coming along pop your name on the poster in entrance or contact Jaden

Following the success of our AGM today, if anyone would like to read our Annual Report covering 2025-26 it is available ...
28/08/2026

Following the success of our AGM today, if anyone would like to read our Annual Report covering 2025-26 it is available on our website:

If you use the JustGiving Fundraising button you can raise funds for the Blide without the hassle of working out how to transfer the money to us. You will be able to create a fundraising page (you may have to create an account), tell people what it is you are doing and JustGiving handle the donation...

28/08/2026
A round up of what the Young People group have been up to in August We had a group review where we looked at the kind of...
28/08/2026

A round up of what the Young People group have been up to in August

We had a group review where we looked at the kind of activities they want to do moving forward

We had a games night where we tried Fustration for the first time

Then lastly we had an evening of baking making chocolate cake and cookies

Our Young Person group runs on a Thursday evening including those aged 16 having left full time education to up to around 30 who are Care Experienced or have mental health difficulties. If you would like to find out more about the group please contact us at the Blide or Jaden our Young Person Mental Health Support Worker [email protected]

Rescheduled from when there was tech problems with the previous showing! Make sure to make it along this time for a view...
27/08/2026

Rescheduled from when there was tech problems with the previous showing! Make sure to make it along this time for a viewing

Address

54 Victoria Street
Kirkwall
KW151DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441856874874

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