26th March 2025
SAMH introduces The Nook
SAMH to open the nation’s first ever network of free walk-in mental health support hubs.
For Scotland's Mental Health
We are SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)
Introducing The Nook, Scotland's first ever network of walk-in mental health support hubs.
The Nook will provide barrier-free access to mental health support. There will be no need to book an appointment, no need for NHS referrals, and no waiting lists.
Anyone looking for help can walk through the door whenever they need to.
Find out more about our latest plan - and how we’re taking action for Scotland’s mental health.
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Talking is one of the first steps to improving mental health. It can help someone who is at their lowest point. It could save someone’s life.
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