Relationships Scotland Orkney (RS Orkney)

The service provides a safe and confidential space where those experiencing difficulties can explore ways to move forward, strengthen relationships and potentially improve well-being.

• All genders
• All ages

• Any agency, Self-referral

Individuals can self-refer by phone or email; or other agencies can refer, with the individual’ consent. Those assessed as suitable for this type of work can be identified at the CJSWR stage, but referral can be placed at a later stage if required /deemed appropriate or responsive to the individual’ needs. There is no specific referral form: a phone call (01856 877750) or email to enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk will be followed up within 1 working day; and an initial meeting to discuss the individual’ needs, and which services are most appropriate for them, is usually offered within a week.

enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk

01856 877750

RS Orkney provides a range of FREE therapeutic and support services for individuals, couples, children, young people and families; and aims to promote positive and respectful relationships in our community. The support offered includes Individual and Relationship counselling; Family Mediation for separated parents or between other family members; a Child Contact Centre where parents can see children they no longer live with (supported/supervised); youth counselling and play therapy for younger children; and specialist substance misuse support and counselling. Our Support Workers provide one-to-one support for individual adults/young people, and parenting support for families. Services are confidential, free and tailored to the needs of the individual/family. . The specialist substance misuse services involve harm reduction support and/or counselling with a view to prevention (where someone is at risk of substance misuse), recovery (where someone is ready to make changes), or therapy (to explore underlying issues contributing to substance misuse).