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Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS)
This service is for adults 18 years - 65 years old
We are a team of mental health practitioners from Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership and Penumbra. We provide short-term support for adults in Midlothian who are experiencing mental distress or crisis.
When you contact our service, you will speak with a mental health practitioner. We’ll have a short, confidential conversation to understand what you’re going through and how we can support you.
We will work with you to create a support plan. We can offer a range of help, including:
· Connect you with local community resources, like peer support groups, volunteering, or help returning to work.
· Help you find other local services or charities if you need more specific or longer-term support.
· Refer you to the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service, if it’s right for you. DBI offers up to 14 days of short-term support to help you manage emotional distress and find longer-term help.
· Support you to set goals and build strategies to manage your wellbeing and strengthen your resilience.
· Offer practical advice with everyday tasks that may feel overwhelming when you're struggling.
Contact & hours
Mental Health and Resilience Service
Monday–Sunday 08:00–20:00
Phone: 0800 118 2962
Out of hours support: please call NHS 24 111
Page last reviewed: 15 October 2025
Page created: 29 July 2025
Page created: 29 July 2025