At NoW we believe it is important to celebrate people, all the more so when their recovery journey has been a long one.

In October 2024, Billy shared part of his story in a KCR programme and since then he has been offered a full time job where his skills and life experience will help him to help others.

To listen to Billy’s October KCR show click here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/KCR1077/keep-well-with-networks-of-wellbeing-14-october-2024/

To listen to the update and our congratulations to Billy, click here:

https://www.mixcloud.com/KCR1077/keep-well-with-networks-of-wellbeing-huntly-12-may-2025/

We are all so very proud of him we wish him every success in the future.

Congratulations Billy, you are a star!

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NoW's Counselling service offers adults and young people, aged 11 and over, a confidential, welcoming and safe space to talk about difficult feelings and problems with a trained counsellor. 

Our counsellors offer support to find a better understanding of your problems and your response to them to help you decide on the best way forward for you.

If you think Counselling is something which might help you then why not contact us for more information. There is no charge and the service is completely confidential. Click on the poster for more information or call us on 01466 793732. 

If you are interested in joining our Peer Support group please call us on 01466 793732 for more information.  

If you need a chat, or time to unwind, call in for a cuppa - the kettle is always on and we would love to see you.

Join us at our Menopause Cafe on the 1st Monday of the month, for a cup of tea and a slice of something nice.

At the Menopause Cafe, we want to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues and families, so that women can make choices at this time in their life.

Our Menopause Café provides an opportunity to laugh, chat and gain wisdom about menopause and to have some time to share stories, ask questions and enjoy support and friendship from others.  

Come for a chat and stay for as long/short a time as you want to - support and smiles are plentiful and we look forward to seeing you there.

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Have you, or has someone you know, been affected by substance use?  

NoW is delighted to work in collaboration with someone with lived experience to offer a space where you can get together for a coffee and an chat and find out about what supports are available in the area. 

If you would like to come along to our Dru Yoga and Relaxation sessions we would love to see you - either in person on Tuesday mornings at The Linden Centre Huntly, or online on Wednesday mornings.  Please call in advance to check details.

If you feel that you would like to practice some gentle and effective relaxation exercises then please do look at our Featured Activities page for some great links.  These exercises have been recommended by Alison Massie - a qualified Dru Yoga and meditation teacher, and a qualified yoga therapist. 

Please note that this classes are on a break for the summer and will start up again on Tuesday 29th August in the Linden Centre and Wednesday 30th August online.

NoW works in partnership with Gordon Rural Action (GRA) to connect with other services to deliver Information Pop-Up Hubs in both Rhynie and Lumsden in Aberdeenshire.

The Information Pop-Hubs enable services to connect with the community and to provide information on a wide range of services that are available to people living in rural areas where access to transport is a major issue.

NoW is delighted that Bill Bood, RAFA (and an RAF Veteran), has agreed to host a monthly Veterans/Ex-Military Brew and a Blether at NoW. 

Brew & a Blether provides an opportunity for veterans, their families, and carers to come together, share refreshments, and enjoy good company in a welcoming environment.

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Additionally, if you are a Veteran, a young Veteran, or a family member or carer of a Veteran, and you feel that you could use some support, then our ‘Veterans Pathways for Wellbeing’ project may be something to consider. 

For information on other organisations that offer support to Veterans please click here.

 NoW is both proud and honoured to have received the ERS Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence for the support we provide to those who give, and have given, so much to their country throughout their time in the services.  

Receiving the Silver Award for doing something we care deeply about means a great deal to every member of our team.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our work.