2. About SAMH www.mylifedynamic.org.uk
SAMH is a National Charity working across Scotland
Every Year we provide over 1 Million hours of support to people in their recovery journey
Since 1923 we have been campaigning to improve the rights of people with mental health problems
Our vision is of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances

3. About Us – In and Around Aberdeenshire
We currently work across Aberdeenshire to help prevent suicide through our work with Choose Life
We have over 50 Staff already working across Grampian, providing support to hundreds of people every week
We have been working across Grampian for over 25 years

4. mylifedynamic www.mylifedynamic.org.uk
MyLifeDynamic provides a range of services across Aberdeenshire that support people with mental health problems and those with autism to strengthen their self-resilience

5. MyLifeDynamic Basics Referrals from people aged 16-65 in Aberdeenshire
Initial Enquiry Form – we also take self-referrals
We meet with people in confidential spaces within their own communities

6. What We Offer Resilience Coaching
Listening Project Therapeutic, confidential
listening service
Cultivate Therapeutic Horticulture
SWEL Supporting Wellness through Employment and Learning
hearME Peer support
Know-where-to-go
AyeConnect

7. Who Are We? Administrators Resilience Coaches
Listening Project Counsellors and Volunteers
Cultivate – Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Team Lead and Practitioners
HearMe – Peer Support Facilitator

8. Referral Routes Self referrals GPs CMHT Social Work
Occupational Health
Other organisations – Citizens Advice Bureau, Aberdeenshire Signposting Project, Quarriers

9. Referrals North – 125 Central - 109 South – 64
We are currently working with 36 clients in Kincardine and Mearns

10. Where do referrals come from?

11. Cultivate - Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
Landale Gardens Peterhead
Aden Country Park
Mintlaw

12. Client Successes
“Resilience coaching helped me to realise that I am responsible for my mental health. No-one else can take responsibility for my happiness and I don’t need anyone else’s permission to be well.”
One client has begun leaving the house and looking forward to getting a bus pass as she will then be able to access our community gardens.
One client was housebound due to anxiety. He started work with Horticulture Practitioner in his own garden and with her encouragement he is now volunteering at a community garden under his own steam.

13. Key Information
You can find out more about the services and which might be helpful to you by ing us at Or phoning us on