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SAMH Launches The Nook in Aberdeen

  • Submitted by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 18 June 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00412

That the Parliament welcomes the opening of The Nook, in Aberdeen, by SAMH on 17 June 2026; understands that The Nook, which is located at Marischal Square, will provide accessible, drop-in mental health and wellbeing support in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment, without the need for an appointment or referral; recognises that the service will be available to members of the public seven days a week; believes that this will help to reduce pressure on statutory services by offering early intervention and preventative support, with the aim of supporting people before their mental health worsens; notes that this is SAMH’s second Nook facility and that it will provide a range of support, including information and resources, talking therapies, wellbeing activities, self-help sessions, events and opportunities for social connection; understands that The Nook will deliver a dedicated outreach programme for communities in Aberdeen and beyond; further understands that it will work with partners, from local support groups to national charities, to ensure that joined-up support is available; recognises what it sees as the vital work that SAMH has delivered in the north east of Scotland for many years, including through its supported accommodation service, work to prevent suicide and its provision of mental health link workers to Aberdeen GPs, and wishes all staff and volunteers at The Nook in Aberdeen all the best going forward.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Heather Anderson, Jackie Baillie, Dawn Black, Miles Briggs, Holly Bruce, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Clare Haughey (Registered interest) , Liam Kerr, Joe Long, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Lloyd Melville, Paul Sweeney