YOGI & CINDY BEARS

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Yogi & Cindy Bears SC054134 provide face-to-face support for Mental Health. We also support Complex Needs and provide Water Safety & Drowning Prevention.

Yogi & Cindy Bears SC054134 provide 24hr medical support with Animal Intervention and Water Safety Drowning Prevention.

05/11/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating the people and organisations making a difference across Aberdeenshire!

YOGI & CINDY BEARS were absolutely delighted and honoured to be finalists in the Heart of Aberdeenshire Council Caring Award at this year's Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards, held at the beautiful Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course.

Out of over 300 entries, to be selected as a finalist is a fantastic achievement and something we are incredibly proud of. It means so much to have the work of Yogi & Cindy Bears recognised in this way.

Congratulations to all the winners and fellow finalists. It was a privilege to be amongst so many inspiring individuals and organisations.

A special thank you to Cllr Judy Whyte - Inverurie and District for hosting the evening, and to Aberdeenshire Council, the councillors, organisers and everyone involved in making the event such a memorable celebration.

We would also like to thank all the generous sponsors whose support made the awards possible, as well as everyone who nominated us, supports our charity and helps us continue our work.

We may be a small charity, but being recognised amongst so many wonderful people is a reminder that every little act of kindness can make a big difference.

Yogi, Cindy and Buttercup our Newfoundland Medical Support Dogs featured in the photographs, are a true inspiration.

Here's to continuing to spread comfort, smiles and bear hugs wherever they are needed most! 🐻❤️

05/11/2026

YOGI & CINDY BEARS (SC054134) is officially listed on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Community Asset Register (CAR).

In high-stress emergencies like the Elgin Academy evacuation, their specialized teams can be deployed to provide crucial psychological, practical, and post-crisis support.

Our charity's specialized Newfoundland dogs Yogi, Cindy, and Buttercup alongside their trained handlers, can assist the children and wider community in the following ways:

1. On-Scene Crisis De-escalation & Anxiety Relief

* Sensory Grounding:

Sudden evacuations over "suspicious packages" cause immediate panic and acute anxiety among pupils. The dogs are specifically trained to provide sensory grounding and deep-pressure therapy to quickly de-escalate emotional distress.

* Bridging Communication Gaps:

Children who are non-verbal, have complex learning needs, or are too traumatized to speak frequently respond to animal-assisted intervention, opening a pathway for emergency workers or teachers to comfort them.

* Calming Presence at Evacuation Centers:

If children are moved to a temporary holding site or waiting for emergency transport, the presence of the dogs provides a healthy, positive distraction to lower heart rates and mitigate collective fear.

2. Post-Incident Trauma Recovery & Return-to-School Support

* School Re-entry Support:

Returning to a building that was recently surrounded by police tape and emergency crews can trigger ongoing school avoidance or anxiety. The charity regularly coordinates school visits to make the environment feel safe and welcoming again.

* Debriefing Sessions: Handlers can work alongside educational psychologists during school debriefs, using the dogs as a comforting presence while children process what happened.

3. Community Resilience & Emergency Service Collaboration

* First Responder Support:

As a CAR asset, the charity doesn't just assist victims; they also support the emergency services teams on-site, offering mental health relief to frontline staff dealing with high-stress scenarios.

* 24/7 Welfare Outreach:

Because crisis reactions often peak hours or days after the event, the charity's round-the-clock availability ensures families experiencing delayed trauma or isolation have immediate access to face-to-face support.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service SFRS ACAM - Prevention Police Scotland North East Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Supporting Children/Young People with Mental Health | Anxiety | Depression Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Public Health - North Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Moray Wellbeing Hub Moray School Nursing Service Children in Scotland

04/11/2026

This is what YOGI & CINDY BEARS is all about. Being with people when they need someone to prevent further crisis.

03/11/2026

** Sometimes Support Can't Wait Until Tomorrow **

At **Yogi & Cindy Bears SC054134**, we know that crisis, loneliness, anxiety, and emotional distress don't operate between 9am and 5pm.

When someone is struggling, feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or facing a personal crisis, they often need support in that moment, not days or weeks later.

This is where our charity is different.

We don't simply provide wellbeing activities or attend community events. We actively engage with people face-to-face, in their communities, and when appropriate, respond directly to welfare concerns outwith traditional operating hours.

Our team, alongside our Newfoundland dogs Yogi, Cindy and Buttercup, provides a compassionate, non-judgemental presence that helps people feel seen, heard, and supported during difficult times.

Many support organisations do incredible work. However, there remains a gap between recognising someone is in distress and that individual receiving the help they need. We help bridge that gap through human connection, welfare outreach, and early intervention.

Sometimes that means sitting with someone who feels alone.

Sometimes it means helping somebody through a crisis until appropriate support arrives.

Sometimes it means providing reassurance, a listening ear, practical assistance, or simply ensuring that a vulnerable person knows someone cares.

And sometimes, that intervention can make all the difference.

# # More Than Therapy Dogs

While many people know us through our animal-assisted interventions, our role within the community extends much further.

💙 Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Support

💚 Su***de Prevention Awareness and Crisis Engagement

🤝 Community Welfare and Vulnerable Person Support

🌊 Water Safety Education and Drowning Prevention

🚑 First Responder Capability and Immediate Access to Lifesaving Equipment

🐾 Animal-Assisted Intervention and Community Outreach

🏘️ Community Resilience and Recovery Support

As a recognised organisation on the **Community Asset Register (CAR)**, we provide a unique capability that complements the work of emergency services, healthcare partners, local authorities, and third-sector organisations.

Our inclusion reflects our ability to support communities before, during, and after times of need through prevention, engagement, reassurance, and welfare support.

What makes our contribution unique is that we combine professional community engagement, trained responders, lifesaving equipment, therapy dogs, and a genuine commitment to supporting people whenever and wherever they need help.

Every day, we witness how a conversation can prevent a crisis.

How a dog can open a door that words cannot.

How showing up for someone when they feel alone can change the course of their day, and sometimes their life.

That is why we do what we do.

Because community resilience isn't only about responding to emergencies.

It's about making sure nobody feels they have to face them alone.

***dePrevention

*"People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel. At YOGI & CINDY BEARS, we strive to ensure every person we meet leaves feeling valued, supported, and never alone."* 🐾💙

25/10/2026

First responders are the thin line between chaos and safety. 🚨🚚

This morning, driving behind a lorry going South bound on the Stonehaven A92 at the Muchalls bends, when the lorry in front suddenly was blown off the road and was left lying on its side.

Being the First Rrsponder on the scene acting immediately to secure the area, ensuring that both casualties inside could be safely extricated from the vehicle without sustaining further harm. I quickly assessed the situation, identified the casualties' injuries, and managed the scene until further help arrived.

Moments like this highlight exactly why First Responders are so vital to our communities. Their rapid action, training, and calm under pressure save lives when every second counts.

The two casualties involved had no significant injuries and got a good scare and was very lucky. Thank you to everyone who assisted this morning. 🙏

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
SFRS ACAM - Prevention
Scottish Ambulance Service
Police Scotland North East
YOGI & CINDY BEARS

23/10/2026

🚨 WEATHER WARNING: STAY SAFE, ABERDEEN & ABERDEENSHIRE! 🐾🌧️

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for heavy rain across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

With a risk of localised flooding from rivers, surface water, and coastal surges, please remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and look out for your neighbours.

At YOGI & CINDY BEARS, our unique team is ready to step up and support the (CAR) our local Community Asset Register through both the immediate dangers and the stress that extreme weather brings:

🌊 Water Safety & Emergency Support: Our incredible Newfoundland dogs and team are on the (CAR) Community Asset Register (Yogi, Cindy, and Buttercup) are fully trained and equipped open-water rescue service dogs. While we urge everyone to stay far clear of dangerous floodwaters, our team is always geared up for public safety, water rescue, and drowning prevention support.

💙 Mental Health & Anxiety Relief: Floods and storms can be deeply stressful, causing severe anxiety, isolation, and distress. Our certified therapy dogs and professional handlers are here to provide face-to-face mental health support and emotional comfort to anyone feeling overwhelmed by the weather disruption.

Important Reminders:

❌ Do not walk, swim, or drive through floodwater.

📞 For emergencies involving fast-flowing or deep water, call 999 immediately.

ℹ️ Sign up for alerts and check local updates via the SEPA Floodline.

If you, a family member, or a local group need emotional reassurance or community support during this time, please reach out to us at Yogi & Cindy Bears. Stay safe and dry, everyone! 🐻🐕❤️

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service SFRS ACAM - Prevention

21/10/2026

💔 Just a wee picture of friends that I wanted to share. 💔

It’s a strange thing to think about but if they hadn’t done the unthinkable, YOGI & CINDY BEARS wouldn’t probably exist. And how I wish it didn’t have to exist at all. 💔

When I look at the photographs of all the friends that we have lost to mental health and su***de, I see the heartbreak and grief etched on the faces of their parents and families. A pain that no parent should ever have to endure.

It brings home just how much suffering there is in this mad world, how many people are struggling silently, and how devastating the consequences can be.

Mental health struggles are real. The crisis is serious and it is far more prevalent than many people realise.

Yogi & Cindy Bears was born out of the most devastating losses imaginable.

At Yogi & Cindy Bears we try to make a difference for others. We can keep talking, keep listening, keep supporting and keep reminding people that they don't have to face their darkest moments alone.

We do it in memory of all those we have lost to mental health and su***de with the hope that perhaps another family might be spared this unbearable heartbreak.🙏

Reach out to us at Yogi & Cindy Bears.

***deprevention

09/10/2026

🐾 OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS: The Impact of Your Support 🐾

As we reflect on our first full year as a registered Scottish charity (SC054134), we want to share the real data of what our team has achieved. From emergency medical responses to intensive mental health interventions, Yogi, Cindy, Buttercup, and our dedicated handlers have been on the front lines making a tangible difference across Scotland.

Our data shows the incredible impact we are making and exactly why your ongoing support is so vital to keeping our operations running.

Our Frontline Statistics

* 🧠 47 In-Person Mental Health Responses: We received and deployed to 47 urgent requests for face-to-face mental health interventions. These are critical situations requiring our specialised Animal Intervention team to provide a calming, lifesaving presence for people in crisis.

* 🚑 8 Emergency First Responder Call-outs: Our team was dispatched 8 times as Community First Responders to provide immediate, lifesaving medical care in the community.

* 🎒 86 Community Engagements: We completed 86 non-emergency charity events, safety workshops, and school visits, educating the public on water safety, mental health, animal first aid and safty. Bringing smiles to those who need them most.

* 🤝 SFRS Community Asset Register: On 6 July 2026, we were officially added to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Community Asset Register.

Help Us Keep Saving Lives...
Every single milestone, emergency response, and community smile from this past year was made possible by people like you...

As a small charity, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community to fund our insurance, life-saving equipment, and specialized training for our giant Newfoundlands.
Our team is trained, certified, and ready to answer the call but we cannot do it alone.

Please consider donating today to help us sustain our vital work, protect our communities, and save lives across Scotland in our second year and beyond. Every pound stays right here on the ground making a real difference.

👉 Support our mission: Donate or share our journey directly on the official YOGI & CINDY BEARS
Crowdfunder page.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yogi-cindy-bears-sc054134

09/10/2026

YOGI & CINDY BEARS had a fantastic time at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery Dundee supporting NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation.

24/09/2026

Most people who are close to the edge won't call the police...

And most won't go to A&E either.

But they might message you. They might ask for a quick chat. They might say "are you up?" at 2am.

That might be their attempt to communicate..

Why won't they call the police?

Because they don't want sirens outside their house. They don't want to scare their kids, their partner, their neighbours. They don't want to be seen as a criminal, or a problem, or "a danger". They already feel like a burden. The last thing they want is to feel like they are putting people out, or getting into trouble for feeling this low.

They don't want to be handcuffed for having a breakdown.

Why won't they go to A&E?

Because some people can't drive. Some are too young to drive. Some can't afford a taxi at midnight. Some live miles from anywhere.

And if they do get there, they know what waits. Hours and hours under bright lights in a busy waiting room, surrounded by strangers, trying to hold it together when they are already falling apart. Sitting there feeling invisible. Then having to repeat the worst moment of their life to a triage nurse, a doctor, another doctor.

Many have been before and been sent home with a leaflet after waiting hours. That feeling stays with you.

There is also fear. Fear of being sectioned. Fear of not being believed. Fear of being told they are overreacting. Fear that everyone will find out.

So they do something smaller. Something more human.

They reach out to someone they trust.

That message that says "you ok to chat?" That IS the reach for help.

This is exactly why we started Yogi & Cindy Bears - SC054134

We are a Scottish charity based here in the Aberdeenshire North Scotland. We are not the police. We are not A&E.

We are something in between - First Responders highly trained in Alternative Therapy and Mental Health crisis. We offer face-to-face, compassionate, non-clinical help that people are actually willing to accept.

What we offer is:

Face-to-Face Support: We will come to you. Early intervention, compassionate listening, safety focused, confidential and person centred. No sirens, no bright waiting room, no judgement.

Animal Assisted Intervention: Sometimes when words are too hard, Yogi, Cindy and Buttercup do the talking. Our specialist Medical Detection and Therapy Dogs are trained to support anxiety, PTSD, depression, autism, and people who feel completely isolated. They bring comfort, they regulate breathing, they make it safe to talk. Support is free for individuals, one-to-one or in groups.

We bridge the gap: We provide crisis signposting, community awareness, trauma informed wellbeing engagement, and we support families and workplaces too.

You can self-refer by email or phone. You don't need a GP. You don't need to drive anywhere.

If you're struggling tonight:

Please don't sit with it alone. Send that message.

And keep these in your phone:

YOGI & CINDY BEARS SC054134 - for free, confidential, face-to-face support. (self-referral via email/phone)
Samaritans - 116 123 (24hrs) or text SHOUT to 85258
Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24 - 111

If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.

You matter more than you know in that dark moment. And there are people and dogs who will come to you, right where you are.

***deprevention

Address

Dunlin Court Newtonhill
Newtonhill
AB393QW

Telephone

+447934103396

Website

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yogi-cindy-bears-sc054134, http://www.yogicindybears.com/

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