Confidential peer support, impartial listening ear for adults and young people (11+) in need or in crisis. Since then, a lot has happened.
Support available every evening www.mikeysline.co.uk/oursupport 🐝 Mikeysline was founded in December 2015 after a number of suicides in the Highland area. We have been supporting those in need across the Highlands ever since. People struggle on a daily basis with a multitude of emotional and mental health difficulties and we are here to change that. Text-based services (Highlands, Islands & Moray)
Hours: Sun to Thurs - 6pm to 10pm & Fri & Sat -7pm to 7am. TEXT 07786 20 77 55 or contact us via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp (01463 729000) or live web chat at www.mikeysline.co.uk. The Hive Centre, 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR
Face to face support for Adults & Young People
Appointments are available every evening between 6pm and 10pm (except public holidays) – to book an appointment please email visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
The Hive Outreach Centres:
Thurso - Face to face Support for Adults & Young People
Wednesdays - Morven building, North Highland College UHI, Ormlie Rd, Thurso, KW14 7EE. To book appointments please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
Tain - Face to face Support for Adults & Young People
Tuesdays - 4.30pm - 8.00pm - For You Training Office, First Floor, Victoria Buildings, High St, Tain IV19 1AE - for your peace of mind, this is a private, confidential, safe space kindly donated to Mikeysline to provide support during those hours. To book appointments please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
Alness - Face to face Support for Adults & Young People
Every Wednesday - 4.30pm - 8pm - The Place, 61 High Street, Alness IV17 0SH - for your peace of mind, this is a private, confidential, safe space kindly donated by The Place and which is only open to Mikeysline to provide support during these hours. To book appointments please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
Nairn - Face to face Support for Adults & Young People
Every Wednesday 6pm - 10pm - Hall in Nairn United Reformed Church (rear entrance), Crescent Road, Nairn IV12 4NB - for your peace of mind, this is a private, confidential, safe space kindly donated to Mikeysline and which is only open to Mikeysline to provide support during these hours. To book appointments please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
Elgin - Face to face Support for Adults & Young People
Every Thursday 2.45pm-7pm - Office 2, Caledonian House Business Centre, 164 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BD - for your peace of mind, this is a private, confidential, safe space kindly donated to Mikeysline and which is only open to Mikeysline to provide support during these hours. To book appointments please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments
If you cannot attend a Hive for a 1:1 appointment, then we can offer you support online via zoom or a telephone support appointment. Please visit www.mikeysline.co.uk/appointments, select any Hive location, and select the appointment type you would prefer. Alternatively please email enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk during office hours and we will be happy to assist. Support for Parents & Carers
Hilton Family Support, The Light House, 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness, IV2 4UA - Fortnightly on a Friday from 9.30am - 11.30am. Dingwall Family Centre, Dingwall Primary School, Ross Avenue, IV15 9UU - Tuesday from 1.30pm-3.30pm
You don't have to wait until things feel overwhelming.
Reaching out early can help stop worries from building, and remind you that you're not alone.
Mikeysline is here to listen, without judgement, whenever you need someone to talk to. Big worries, small worries, or just a tough day - it all matters.
A night of tradition. A night of connection. A night that will truly make a difference.
The countdown is on to our annual Burns Supper, hosted once again by our supporters at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, with music from Tartan Paint, a performance from Cheryl Heggie School of Dance, live auction and lots more.
Join us on January 22nd and help support our mental health and su***de prevention services throughout the Highlands, Islands and Moray.
As we welcome the New Year, we want to thank every person who has supported and raised awareness of Mikeysline 💛
May 2026 bring hope, connection and the reminder that no-one has to face their struggles alone.
Happy New Year, from all of us at Mikeysline.
Our support services:
📱Textline: 07786 207755
💻 Webchat via www.mikeysline.co.uk
💬 Messenger
✅ Whatsapp: 01463 729000
(Sun-Thu, 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat, 7pm-7am)
31/12/2025
A special mention to the Charleston Academy, Highland Bee The Change choir as we mark a whole year of their incredible talent and commitment to promoting better mental wellbeing through the power of music.
Highhlights for the young people include:
Singing with Callum Beattie
Receiving a standing ovation at Mikeysline Burns Supper
Performing on the Main Stage at Black Isle Belter and at the Eden Court for Child Protection Committee Conference
Being finalists in Highlands Got Talent
Jamming with Kenny Smith from Torridon
Being mentored by Linda and Jenny from The Aurora Choir.
We're so proud of you all and can't wait to see what 2026 brings for you 💛
29/12/2025
Looking for a New Year's resolution? Well, Mikeysline is excited to bring to you a truly special challenge for 2026!
Sign up for our Icelandic Lava & Light Trek - an unforgettable charity adventure through volcanic trails and glaciers to hot-springs and awe-inspiring vistas.
Not only will you take on a meaningful personal challenge, you'll be directly supporting our mental health services throughout the Highlands, Islands & Moray.
No trekking experience required, but we would suggest you commit to training for approximately 3 months prior.
We've partnered with the fantastic Àban Outdoor who will be helping us get our kit together and be joining us for some training walks in preparation.
Booking is now open, but places are limited. If you have any questions before signing up, please email beethechange@mikeysline.co.uk
A huge thank you and well done to Nairn County FC, KG Scotland and everyone who took part in the annual Christmas Eve dook at Nairn beach.
They chose to support Mikeysline for this collaborative fundraising event and we are so grateful to all involved for raising awareness of our lifeline services.
Our support services:
📱Textline: 07786 207755
💻 Webchat via www.mikeysline.co.uk
💬 Messenger
✅ Whatsapp: 01463 729000
(Sun-Thu, 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat, 7pm-7am)
28/12/2025
A Twixmas reminder that it's ok to slow down.
Check in with yourself and take a moment for you: have a nap, make your favourite drink or binge a few episodes of your favourite show - whatever brings you joy.
Rest is important and if you ever need to talk, we're always here to listen 💛
Our support services:
📱Textline: 07786 207755
💻 Webchat via www.mikeysline.co.uk
💬 Messenger
✅ Whatsapp: 01463 729000
(Sun-Thu, 6pm-10pm Fri-Sat, 7pm-7am)
27/12/2025
Weekend reminder from Mikeysline 🐝 Everything about you and who you are is more than enough for the new year✨
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TEXTLINE:
The Mikeysline text service was launched in December 2015. We have been supporting the people of the Highlands in their times of need ever since. It was the first of its kind in the UK.
By using a text line, as opposed to a phone line, anonymity is assured. This removes the awkwardness sometimes found in talking with a total stranger. 📷1 in 4 people will hang up when they use a phone line, the nerves taking over and sometimes, they aren’t quite able to get the words out. With a text line, this removes that ‘urgency’ if you like. A moment can be taken, words can be deleted and time taken to really manage to put it into words how they are feeling.
In this current age of multimedia communications, it is a tragedy to think there are so many still feeling alone, isolated and not able to express their feelings. We’re here to help.
A common misconception about Mikeysline is that it is only for young people. That’s not the case - we cater for all ages, and have been doing so since we were founded.
Our team of volunteers are there for you each and every day. Nobody has all the answers, but what they do have, is an understanding ear and guidance where we can. They do have time to support you when you need it most. Most of all, however, they’re there for you.
The Hive
The Hive is the Highland’s first out of hours mental health crisis centre, based at 19 Academy Street, Inverness. This ambitious local initiative provides a safe place to those who are in need of it. Coupled with our text service, the joint aim is to reduce social isolation. We want to help vulnerable people to maintain their mental health on a continuous basis.
The Hive is a place to attend without fear of being judged. It is a place for anyone aged 17 and up to come when they feel lost with nowhere to turn. Our staff and volunteers will lend an ear, be there for you and try to help you get through what you are feeling.
One of the main aims for the Hive is to provide an alternative. Instead of heading home and bottling up emotions, come to the Hive. In place of being trapped inside your own head, second guessing, the Hive is a platform to try and work it out. We promise we will try to help you through it.
We know we won’t have all the answers – we don’t profess to be experts. What we do promise is that we are there for you. Sharing your thoughts with an understanding ear can provide a different perspective, as well as the weight it will lift from your shoulders.
We promise you a warm welcome, a hot brew and we WILL listen.
