The Highlands' First Out Of Hours Mental Health Crisis Centre
The Hive Inverness, or The Hive Project as it was originally known, was the Highlands' first out of hours mental health crisis centre and is now based at 4 Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR. Today, we provide a safe place to those who are in need of it and offer face to face support aimed at reducing social isolation, supporting people to maintain their mental wellbeing, supporting people with their mental health or emotional issues and for those in crisis. We also have outreach Hives in the Easter Ross area in Tain and Alness as well as in Elgin, Nairn and Thurso.
Our Hives
We provide free, impartial, confidential and non-judgemental support for anyone to attend on their own, or accompanied if preferred on initial visits. Our staff and volunteer support workers are there to listen, support, guide, advocate where needed, signpost where appropriate and use their knowledge and skills to support you as best they can, including coping strategies for the future.
Often just talking through issues with someone you can trust can help gain perspective. Sometimes you will need our staff and volunteers to not only listen but also to support and guide you. What we can promise is we will try and help you with whatever issue you wish to discuss and tailor our support to your individual needs. As such, our support is always person centred.
Our Hive Locations In The Highlands
Inverness
(The Hive Centre)
Address
4 Strothers Lane, Inverness IV1 1LR
Open
Every evening from 6.00pm to 10.00pm (except public holidays)
Alness
(Alness Outreach Hive)
Address
The Place, 61 High Street, Alness IV17 0SH
Open
Every Wednesday from 4.30pm to 8pm (except public holidays)
Nairn
(Nairn Outreach Hive)
Address
Rear Entrance Hall at United Reformed Church, Nairn IV12 4NB
Open
Every Wednesday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm (except public holidays)
Elgin
(Elgin Outreach Hive - currently offering Face to Face appointments only)
Address
From Thurs 3rd Oct 2024 – Office 2, Caledonian House Business Centre, 164 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD
Open
Every Monday from 23 February 2026 and Thursday as usual from 2.30pm to 7pm (except public holidays)
Tain
(Tain Outreach Hive)
Address
Café 11, at 11 Market St, Tain IV19 1AR
Open
Every Tuesday from 4.30pm to 8.00pm (except public holidays)
Dingwall
(Dingwall Outreach Hive)
Address
Dingwall Community Library Academy, Dingwall IV15 9LT
Open
Every Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm (excluding public & school holidays)
Isle of Skye
(Kyle of Lochalsh and local surrounding area)
Please contact: enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk and someone will be in touch to arrange a local appointment for you.
Caithness Telephone Support
Open
Every Wednesday 2.30pm to 5.00pm (excluding public holidays)
